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
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 ...
General | 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 ...