Kevin Gorman

A bad hop broke Pirates 3rd base prospect Jack Brannigan’s nose but not his resolve BRADENTON, Fla. – Bryson Stott’s sharp grounder hit the lip between the grass and infield dirt, skipping over the glove of Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jack Brannigan to hit him square...

A bad hop broke Pirates 3rd base prospect Jack Brannigan's nose but not his resolve
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Alika Williams hits 2-run shot for 1st homer as a major leaguer but Pirates lose to Cardinals BRADENTON, Fla. – Alika Williams would love to tell the tale of what it was like to watch his first home run in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform, even one that came in a Grapefruit League game. One ...

Alika Williams hits 2-run shot for 1st homer as a major leaguer but Pirates lose to Cardinals
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Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Why an ex-Pirates player finds Konnor Griffin ‘hard not to root for’ BRADENTON, Fla. — The good-natured ribbing came from across the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse, as a teammate teased Konnor Griffin that he finally got a hit that stayed inside the ballpark. Too b...

Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Why an ex-Pirates player finds Konnor Griffin 'hard not to root for'
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Alika Williams starts scoring as Pirates top Rays, hopes to add value with defensive depth BRADENTON, Fla. — Alika Williams knew that Jake Mangum had the green light to steal second base, so he took a few steps from third base and got ready to read the throw. When pitcher Mason Engler...

Alika Williams starts scoring as Pirates top Rays, hopes to add value with defensive depth
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Finally healthy, righty Mike Clevinger chasing rotation spot or bulk relief role with Pirates BRADENTON, Fla. — Mike Clevinger has a season on his resume that no other Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher can claim, but knows that it doesn’t carry much weight in his quest to earn a ...

Finally healthy, righty Mike Clevinger chasing rotation spot or bulk relief role with Pirates
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Spencer Horwitz taking open-minded approach about finding a position to play for Pirates BRADENTON, Fla. – Where Spencer Horwitz is still trying to figure out where he fits in with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he’s looking forward to playing a prominent role for Team Israel in the ...

Spencer Horwitz taking open-minded approach about finding a position to play for Pirates
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Outfielder Jake Mangum proving to Pirates he’s willing to do whatever it takes to win BRADENTON, Fla. – Jake Mangum had a pair of strikeouts in a game that was scoreless, so he saw an opportunity when the Baltimore Orioles left third base open and decided to run with it. With two...

Outfielder Jake Mangum proving to Pirates he's willing to do whatever it takes to win
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With a superstar as his shadow, Nick Gonzales embracing challenge at shortstop for Pirates BRADENTON, Fla. — The phone call from Ben Cherington was meant to reassure Nick Gonzales of his importance to the Pittsburgh Pirates, even after the acquisition of two-time All-Star second basem...

With a superstar as his shadow, Nick Gonzales embracing challenge at shortstop for Pirates
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Pirates’ Paul Skenes slogs through 1st spring start, ready to ‘go win gold’ for Team USA NORTH PORT, Fla. — Paul Skenes found his first start of spring training — and only one for the Pittsburgh Pirates before joining Team USA in the World Baseball Classic — to be rather...

Pirates' Paul Skenes slogs through 1st spring start, ready to 'go win gold' for Team USA
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Pirates’ Paul Skenes slogs through 1st spring start, ready to ‘go win gold’ for Team USA NORTH PORT, Fla. — Paul Skenes found his first start of spring training — and only one for the Pittsburgh Pirates before joining Team USA in the World Baseball Classic — to be rather...

Pirates' Paul Skenes slogs through 1st spring start, ready to 'go win gold' for Team USA
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Monster Mash: Konnor Griffin breaks out with two home runs as Pirates roll over Red Sox FORT MYERS, Fla. – Konnor Griffin was still searching for his first hit of spring training when he faced left-hander Ranger Suarez, a 2024 All-Star and the marquee free-agent addition of the Bos...

Monster Mash: Konnor Griffin breaks out with two home runs as Pirates roll over Red Sox
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Dennis Santana, Gregory Soto hope to provide Pirates right-left punch in high-leverage relief BRADENTON, Fla. – When the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Gregory Soto, one of the players who welcomed him was the very one had the most to lose by the arrival of the two-time All-Star left-handed r...

Dennis Santana, Gregory Soto hope to provide Pirates right-left punch in high-leverage relief
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‘He got in deservedly’: MLB historian John Thorn discusses Bill Mazeroski’s place in baseball history Whether it was fate, divine intervention by the baseball gods or just a player seizing the moment, Bill Mazeroski was a peculiar source for having propelled the Pittsburgh Pirates to victory in the 19...

'He got in deservedly': MLB historian John Thorn discusses Bill Mazeroski's place in baseball history, by Justin Guerriero.
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Brandon Lowe proving to Pirates that he’s small in stature, big on providing power BRADENTON, Fla. – Brandon Lowe smiled as soon as it was noted that his statistics belie his stature, knowing that he appears smaller in person than his generous listing of 5-foot-10, 181 pounds....

Brandon Lowe knows the 39-home run, 99-RBI season on his resume is the type of power production that plays at PNC Park and prompted the #Pirates to swing a 3-team trade to acquire the 2-time All-Star 2B from the Tampa Bay Rays in December.

He wants to prove that his frame is dependable and durable.

Bill Mazeroski, former Pirates World Series legend, dies at 89 Bill Mazeroski, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Hall of Fame second baseman whose heroic home run to win the 1960 World Series overshadowed his gifted glove and unmatched ability to turn double plays, d...

Bill Mazeroski, former Pirates World Series legend, dies at 89
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Brandon Lowe proving to Pirates that he’s small in stature, big on providing power BRADENTON, Fla. – Brandon Lowe smiled as soon as it was noted that his statistics belie his stature, knowing that he appears smaller in person than his generous listing of 5-foot-10, 181 pounds....

Brandon Lowe proving to Pirates that he's small in stature, big on providing power
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Mitch Keller unveils ‘absurd’ new-look changeup as Pirates top Rays in home opener BRADENTON, Fla. — Mitch Keller has a reputation for his ever-expanding repertoire, but the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander’s newest pitch is simply an old offering with a twist. Keller unv...

Mitch Keller unveils 'absurd' new-look changeup as Pirates top Rays in home opener
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After rising to top 10 Pirates prospect, right-hander Wilber Dotel shows stronger command SARASOTA — When Wilber Dotel got word that he would be the Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting pitcher for the Grapefruit League opener, his mind drifted to his days of watching spring training g...

After rising to top 10 Pirates prospect, right-hander Wilber Dotel shows stronger command
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Confidence key as Bubba Chandler tries to win spot in Pirates starting rotation BRADENTON, Fla. — Bubba Chandler cruised through his first three major league games, earning a four-inning save in his debut and wins in his next two appearances before the Milwaukee Brewers dea...

Confidence key as Bubba Chandler tries to win spot in Pirates starting rotation
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Gold Glove winner Jared Triolo comes out swinging for Pirates’ starting job at third base 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. &ldq...

Gold Glove winner Jared Triolo comes out swinging for Pirates' starting job at third base
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Preparing for World Baseball Classic, Pirates ace Paul Skenes shines in simulated game BRADENTON, Fla. — It was a simulated game but one that Paul Skenes treated like a warm-up for the World Baseball Classic, considering the lineup of hitters he was facing. The Pittsburgh Pirates ...

Preparing for World Baseball Classic, Pirates ace Paul Skenes shines in simulated game
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Gold Glove winner Jared Triolo comes out swinging for Pirates’ starting job at third base 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. &ldq...

Gold Glove winner Jared Triolo comes out swinging for Pirates' starting job at third base
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Going deep: Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin hits 1st batting practice homer against live pitching 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...

Going deep: Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin hits 1st batting practice homer against live pitching
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Mitch Keller embraces role mentoring Pirates pitchers, wants to show consistency all season BRADENTON, Fla. — It was in the quiet moments that Mitch Keller spoke loudest for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season, even if the conversations were barely above a whisper. To young Pirates pitc...

Mitch Keller embraces role mentoring Pirates pitchers, wants to show consistency all season
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Bryan Reynolds concentrating on how to improve his swing without hitting panic button BRADENTON, Fla. – Bryan Reynolds is a man of few words, so the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder didn’t bother to mince them when asked about the object of his offseason. “Fixing my swin...

Bryan Reynolds concentrating on how to improve his swing without hitting panic button
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Pirates counting on DH Marcell Ozuna’s magnetic personality to rub off on Oneil Cruz 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 mill...

Pirates counting on DH Marcell Ozuna's magnetic personality to rub off on Oneil Cruz
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With arrivals of All-Stars, Pirates GM proclaims this team the ‘most talented group we’ve had’ BRADENTON, Fla. — Don Kelly was pumped to see the new All-Star additions to the Pittsburgh Pirates on the field together for the first time, as sluggers Brandon Lowe, Ryan O’Hearn and Marc...

With arrivals of All-Stars, Pirates GM proclaims this team the 'most talented group we've had'
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With arrivals of All-Stars, Pirates GM proclaims this team the ‘most talented group we’ve had’ BRADENTON, Fla. — Ryan O’Hearn couldn’t wait to get on the field with the Pittsburgh Pirates and interact with fans at Pirate City. Brandon Lowe appeared overwhelmed by the change of...

With arrivals of All-Stars, Pirates GM proclaims this team the 'most talented group we've had'
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‘Be yourself’: In 1st spring as Pirates manager, Don Kelly accepts advice from Hall of Famer Don Kelly is past the pinch-me phase of being manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates yet the Mt. Lebanon and Point Park alum was so stunned by one fun factoid that he let out a hearty laugh in disbelief. A...

'Be yourself': In 1st spring as Pirates manager, Don Kelly accepts advice from Hall of Famer
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Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Top storylines to watch for as Pirates start spring training The Pittsburgh Pirates have endured seven consecutive losing seasons, finishing either in last place or tied for last in six of them, so it’s not often they are associated with consensus or unan...

Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Top storylines to watch for as Pirates start spring training
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