Post-Gazette - PIRATEShttps://www.post-gazette.comTue, 19 Mar 2024 00:21:44 -0400PGERSO2 AtlantisCopyright (c) 2024 Pittsburgh Post-GazetteIt’s only spring, but Oneil Cruz and company continue to mash and inspire confidence for Pirateshttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/18/spring-training-grapefruit-league-opening-day/stories/202403120071202403120071Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:32:24 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteMon, 18 Mar 2024 16:29:54 -0400It’s only spring, but we’re also getting close. Could this sort of stuff hold for the Pirates?Tracking toward making opening day roster, Pirates catcher Jason Delay deft at defying oddshttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/18/ben-cheringon-henry-davis-spring-training/stories/202403120070202403120070Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:41:37 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteMon, 18 Mar 2024 12:44:51 -0400Jason Delay is as steady as they get, and the Pirates catcher has used that to his advantage this spring.Clear identity helps Josh Fleming have success against his former team in Pirates' win over Rayshttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/17/rays-spring-training-josh-fleming-starting-pitching-anderson-gonzales-hayes/stories/202403120065202403120065Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:46:43 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteSun, 17 Mar 2024 15:46:43 -0400Pitching in Tampa helped Josh Fleming figure out his strengths. They were on display Sunday at LECOM Park against the Rays.‘I smiled when I saw it’: What the recent addition of Michael A. Taylor means for the Pirateshttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/17/michael-a-taylor-outfielder-signed-pittsburgh-keller-shelton/stories/202403120066202403120066Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:48:51 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteSun, 17 Mar 2024 10:48:51 -0400The Pirates surprised plenty of people by adding Michael A. Taylor recently. Here’s a look at why he signed and what he brings.Familiar version of Mitch Keller returns during Pirates' loss to Tigershttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/16/tigers-spring-training-mitch-keller-starting-pitching-bryan-reynolds/stories/202403110161202403110161Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:33:37 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteSat, 16 Mar 2024 19:01:24 -0400The familiar version of Mitch Keller returned, while Bryan Reynolds shifted to a new defensive position.‘I feel really happy’: Domingo German discusses changes made and path forward with Pirateshttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/16/domingo-german-free-agent-mlb-signing-spring-training-starting-pitcher/stories/202403160080202403160080Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:56:35 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteSat, 16 Mar 2024 16:12:19 -0400Domingo German met with reporters on Saturday at LECOM Park. He’s grateful for the opportunity but realizes there’s work ahead.Jason Mackey: Pirates’ gamble with Domingo German is complicated, and that’s OKhttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/16/domingo-german-signing-mlb-free-agency-domestic-violence-suspension/stories/202403160074202403160074Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:41:19 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteSat, 16 Mar 2024 14:27:07 -0400The Pirates are taking a chance on Domingo German. But it’s tough to figure out how to feel about the minor-league deal.Quinn Priester delivers strong start against Yankees, as starting rotation may soon change shapehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/15/quinn-priester-yankees-spring-training-pitching-rotation-free-agency/stories/202403110152202403110152Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:59:33 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteFri, 15 Mar 2024 21:46:24 -0400Quinn Priester enjoyed a strong start Friday — one that maintained well — against the Yankees. Good time for it, too. Sources: Pirates agree to $1.25 million minor-league deal with former Yankee Domingo Germanhttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/15/domingo-german-yankees-pitching-help-rotation-mlb-free-agency/stories/202403150114202403150114Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:59:33 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteFri, 15 Mar 2024 21:06:05 -0400According to sources, the Pirates have signed former Yankees pitcher Domingo German to a one-year, $1.5 million minor-league deal.Sources: Pirates clear up outfield situation by signing Michael A. Taylorhttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/15/michael-taylor-outfielder-gold-glove-twins-center-field-mlb-free-agency/stories/202403150108202403150108Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:59:33 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteFri, 15 Mar 2024 17:46:48 -0400The Pirates on Friday signed Gold Glove winner Michael A. Taylor to a one-year, $4 million contract.After 'awkward' spring during contract talks, Pirates star Bryan Reynolds happy to blend inhttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/15/pirates-outfielder-bryan-reynolds-oneil-cruz-paul-skenes/stories/202403110151202403110151Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:25:05 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteFri, 15 Mar 2024 14:14:24 -0400A year after an ugly contract dispute, Bryan Reynolds has found peace ... and a place to let more of his personality out.WATCH: Will Ben Cherington add to the Pirates' rotation? Or could names like Jared Jones break through?https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/15/mlb-spring-training-news-rumors-ben-cherington-jared-jones-chase-anderson-mitch/stories/202403150071202403150071Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:32:33 -0400Pittsburgh Post-GazetteFri, 15 Mar 2024 13:43:58 -0400Jason Mackey's Pirates chat transcript: 03.15.24https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/15/jason-mackey-s-pirates-chat-03-15-24/stories/202403150075202403150075Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:34:12 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteFri, 15 Mar 2024 11:34:12 -0400Paul Skenes, other Pirates prospects put on impressive show in Spring Breakout gamehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/14/pirates-paul-skenes-spring-breakout-pitching-prospects-johnson-orioles-jebb/stories/202403140068202403140068Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:19:43 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThu, 14 Mar 2024 22:31:47 -0400Paul Skenes and several other Pirates prospects put on a show during their 3-1 victory over the Orioles in the Spring Breakout game.Marco Gonzales enjoys best start of spring, but Pirates lose lead late against Orioleshttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/14/marco-gonzales-lefty-best-start-spring-orioles-mccutchen-mckinney/stories/202403110139202403110139Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:33:37 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThu, 14 Mar 2024 17:26:35 -0400After two subpar spring outings, Marco Gonzales showed plenty of encouraging signs Thursday against the Orioles.WATCH: How have Steelers' NFL free agency moves affected draft needs? https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/paul-zeise/2024/03/14/nfl-free-agency-news-rumors-steelers-brock-bowers-russell-wilson-diontae-johnson/stories/202403140073202403140073Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:58:40 -0400Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThu, 14 Mar 2024 12:19:59 -0400Roansy Contreras experiences more struggles, inconsistency in Pirates' loss against Blue Jayshttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/13/blue-jays-roansy-contreras-struggles-spring-training-pitching/stories/202403110126202403110126Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:33:37 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteWed, 13 Mar 2024 16:11:20 -0400Roansy Contreras had another inconsistent and borderline worrisome outing on Wednesday against the Blue Jays.Pirates’ young arms, led by Paul Skenes, take center stage for Spring Breakout gamehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/13/paul-skenes-mlb-draft-spring-breakout-game-jared-jones/stories/202403110141202403110141Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:13:03 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteWed, 13 Mar 2024 12:32:15 -0400When the Pirates host the Orioles in Thursday’s Spring Breakout game, Paul Skenes and pitching will take center stage.Derek Shelton remains mum, but plenty of signs point to Henry Davis breaking camp with the Pirateshttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/13/pirates-yasmani-grandal-henry-davis-foot-opening-day-catcher-signs/stories/202403130055202403130055Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:10:13 -0400Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteWed, 13 Mar 2024 09:44:30 -0400Yasmani Grandal isn’t running at the moment due to plantar fasciitis. That should open the door for Henry Davis.Latrobe's Hannah Mears gets into the swing of things as new Pirates sideline reporterhttps://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2024/03/13/hannah-mears-pirates-sideline-reporter-sportsnet-pittsburgh-baseball-mlb/stories/202403120007202403120007Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:19:54 -0400By Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteWed, 13 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0400The Penn State University alumna is finally a full-time member of Pittsburgh’s sports media ecosystem.