Pittsburgh Pirates

MLB Sep 21, 2021

Pirates' Yoshitomo Tsutsugo hits homer and two RBIs in loss to Reds

The left-handed slugger belted the home run off a fastball from Cincinnati starter Vladimir Gutierrez, launching it to the stands behind right field.

Baseball / MLB Sep 7, 2021

Pirates' Yoshitomo Tsutsugo continues hot hitting in win over Tigers

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo continued to deliver at the plate Monday for the Pittsburgh Pirates, driving in a pair of runs in a 6-3 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Baseball / MLB Aug 17, 2021

Pirates sign Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to major league deal

The Pirates are Tsutsugo's third major league club since leaving Japan to join the Tampa Bay Rays on a two-year, $12 million contract last year.

Baseball / MLB May 27, 2019

Kenta Maeda wins in return from injury

Kenta Maeda returned from the 10-day injured list and earned his sixth victory of the season, after the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with an 11-7 win on Sunday. Maeda (6-2) allowed three runs while striking out four over five ...

Baseball / Japanese Baseball | HIT AND RUN Aug 14, 2017

'Panda' Rogers adjusting to playing with Tigers

by Jason Coskrey

The Panda is living amongst the Tigers in Osaka. At least that's how the Hanshin Tigers and their fans refer to the team's newest addition, first baseman Jason Rogers. When it's not "Panda," his nickname, it's "Rogers," and the East Point, Georgia, native wonders, somewhat ...

Baseball / Japanese Baseball Jul 1, 2017

Tigers sign outfielder Rogers

The Hanshin Tigers on Saturday announced the acquisition of American outfielder Jason Rogers, who has been playing this season with the Indianapolis Indians, the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 29-year-old Rogers is expected to be able to play for the Tigers from around ...

Baseball / MLB | MAN ABOUT SPORTS Aug 25, 2016

Core of homegrown talent gives Pirates hope for future

by Dave Wiggins

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently battling it out with several other ball clubs for a wild card slot in the National League playoffs. If the Bucs do land one of the two WC berths, it will mark their fourth straight postseason appearance. Yep, things are going ...

Baseball / MLB May 23, 2016

Darvish completes final rehab start in style

Yu Darvish convinced his teammates that he is ready to return to the Texas Rangers rotation when he wrapped up his minor-league rehab assignment in style on Sunday. Darvish, who underwent surgery on his right elbow in March 2015, proved that he is close to ...

Sports | MAN ABOUT SPORTS Apr 5, 2016

Time in Japan transformed Vogelsong into clutch playoff pitcher

by Dave Wiggins

Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Ryan Vogelsong is different things to different people. Around the world, folks relate to him in a variety of ways — all good. To Pirates fans, he is their newly signed starting pitcher who has enjoyed tremendous postseason big league success. They hope Ryan ...

Baseball | BASEBALL BULLET-IN Dec 6, 2014

Pirates coach Momose making most of skills

by Wayne Graczyk

He is Japanese, trilingual and works for a major league baseball team. Kiyoshi Momose was the strength and conditioning coach for the visiting Major League Baseball squad on the recent All-Star tour of Japan. During the regular season, he works for the Pittsburgh Pirates, ...

Baseball / MLB | MAN ABOUT SPORTS Jul 31, 2013

Pirates aim to end epic futility streak

by Dave Wiggins

It's hard to feel sorry for Pittsburgh sports fans, given all the Super Bowls, Stanley Cups and World Series titles their pro teams have won over the years. Pittsburgh even calls itself "The City of Champions". Still, though, you would have to be pretty heartless not ...