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Gold Glove winner Jared Triolo comes out swinging for Pirates’ starting job at third base
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (610+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. " On the eve of the first full-squad workout at Pirate City, Jared Triolo didn't know which position he would be playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates in spring training. "I'm not sure," Triolo said Sunday. "I'm just going to…...
Going deep: Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin hits 1st batting practice homer against live pitching
18+ hour, 14+ min ago (397+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. " Konnor Griffin's batting practice has become must-watch viewing, as the teenage sensation puts on an air show by hitting balls onto the metal roof of the batting cages at Pirate City. The 19-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop offered a…...
Former baseball coach threatens Kiski Area with lawsuit
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (666+ words) Attorneys representing a former Kiski Area middle school assistant baseball coach say they plan to file a lawsuit against the school district after the former coach was not rehired for the job over what they say is political retaliation. Attorney…...
Joe Starkey’s Mailbag: Why can’t the Pirates win 85 games?
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1520+ words) You ask. I answer. It's time for a weekly Q&A mailbag that appears Tuesdays at TribLive.com. Most of the questions come via "X," but you can also hit me up [email protected]. Let's gooooo " Starkey: There's a gargantuan difference…...
Pirates counting on DH Marcell Ozuna’s magnetic personality to rub off on Oneil Cruz
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (532+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. " Marcell Ozuna was all smiles as he stretched his legs in activation drills before the first full-squad workout of spring training, and it wasn't just because his $12 million free-agent contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates had been finalized. The…...
Shaler Area softball pitcher hopes to cap high school career by taking team ‘all the way’
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (1088+ words) Editor's note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. Not many programs across the WPIAL have a legacy as rich as…...
Joe Starkey’s Cup of Joe: Elroy Face and old baseball stories that never get old
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (431+ words) CUP OF JOE: Starkey on Sports in 350 words or less I had only a few conversations with Elroy Face, but he was always ready with a story. His passing Thursday at age 97 reminded me of that. And of a few…...
Padres sign ex-Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos, pitchers Canning and Márquez, AP source says
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (478+ words) The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Padres hadn't announced the deals, which are pending physicals. After finishing with 90 wins and making the playoffs for the fourth time in six years last season, San Diego is adding three…...
Power in The Password: Outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia makes strong 1st impression on Pirates
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (641+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. " Spencer Horwitz marveled at the home run display by a group of hitters that included Jhostynxon Garcia while standing on the infield Saturday at Pirate City during batting practice. When the right handed-hitting Garcia launched a ball over…...
Joe Starkey: Projecting Pirates lineups is suddenly enjoyable, especially with Konnor Griffin in them
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (550+ words) I keep reading about how the Pirates defense could be compromised by their offseason acquisitions, and I keep not caring. I'll take the offense. Consider the case of all-field, no-hit Ke'Bryan Hayes, now in Cincinnati. Hayes is an elite defender,…...