Slow starts a troubling trend for Pirates
By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor
May 16, 2017
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
The Pittsburgh Pirates — one of the most unsuccessful teams in sports until recent years — are officially stuck in mediocrity. From 1993-2012, the Pirates suffered an unprecedented 20 consecutive losing seasons. The streak marked the longest of any professional team in the United States’ fo...
Bell helps propel Bucs into position for run at a division crown
By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor
July 12, 2016
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
By surging into the All-Star break as one of the hottest teams in baseball, the Pittsburgh Pirates positioned themselves to make a run at an elusive National League Central Division title during the second half of the season. After a nightmarish slump saw the Pirates lose 13 of 15 games and fall a ...
Kang’s return forces Hurdle to make tough decisions with crowded infield
By David Leftwich / Staff Writer
May 10, 2016
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
Some players in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ already deep infield might have trouble staying relevant with the triumphant return of multi-talened infielder Jung-ho Kang. Professional sports teams are always searching for ways to add depth to their rosters. This is especially true in baseball, where teams...