Author: Kevin Gorman


Pirates pitcher Bailey Falter delivers during the second inning against the Nationals on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at PNC Park.
Pirates A to Z: After being acquired from Phillies, Bailey Falter pitched in multiple roles
November 19, 2023
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster.

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Pirates catcher Jason Delay throws to first base during a game against the Blue Jays on Sunday, May 57 2023, at PNC Park.
Pirates A to Z: Jason Delay won battle for backup catcher, showed value with his bat
November 18, 2023
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster.

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Tsung-Che Cheng competes for the Altoona Curve during the 2023 season.
Pirates A to Z: Tsung-Che Cheng rose through prospect rankings, thanks to speed, defense
November 17, 2023
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster.

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Oregon State infielder Garret Forrester bats against Auburn during an NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 4-3. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Pirates load up on college players on 2nd day of MLB Draft with 1st baseman, 7 pitchers
July 10, 2023
When the Pittsburgh Pirates made a run on college pitchers by selecting seven consecutive on the second day of the MLB Draft, it was influenced by their scouting and the success of a 2022 pick.

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Pirates demote OF Miguel Andujar, LHP Angel Perdomo
March 26, 2023
The Pittsburgh Pirates made two roster moves Sunday, reassigning outfielder Miguel Andujar and left-handed reliever Angel Perdomo to their minor-league camp.

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Rodolfo Castro of the Pirates slides into third base as his cell phone falls out of his pocket during the fourth inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Tuesday in Phoenix.
Can you hear me now? Pirates’ Rodolfo Castro’s phone pops out of his pocket while sliding into 3rd
August 10, 2022
Rodolfo Castro was safe at third base but got called out anyway.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Bethel Park grad Justin Meis from Eastern Michigan in the 10th round of the MLB Draft on July 12, 2021.
Pirates make MLB Draft special for Bethel Park’s Justin Meis
July 13, 2021
Justin Meis knew the Pittsburgh Pirates were interested when they continued to make calls to check in after almost every round late in the second day of the MLB Draft.

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Mars’ Michael Carmody reacts next to coach Rob Carmody after committing a foul during the third quarter of the WPIAL Class 5A championship game against Laurel Highlands Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.
Kevin Gorman: WPIAL should teach Mars star Michael Carmody lesson in sportsmanship
March 3, 2020
The WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball championship was a David vs. Goliath matchup that featured 6-foot-6, 290-pound senior Michael Carmody of Mars against 5-10, 150-pound freshman Rodney Gallagher of Laurel Highlands.

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FILE - In this March 29, 2019, file photo, North Carolina’s Cameron Johnson (13) heads to the basket past Auburn’s Chuma Okeke (5) during the first half of a men’s NCAA tournament game, in Kansas City, Mo.
WPIAL product Cameron Johnson picked 11th overall in NBA Draft
June 20, 2019
When the phone call came from the Phoenix Suns, Cameron Johnson lowered his head and rubbed his eyes to wipe away the tears as family and friends celebrated around him.

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Pirates pitcher Bailey Falter delivers during the second inning against the Nationals on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at PNC Park.
Pirates A to Z: After being acquired from Phillies, Bailey Falter pitched in multiple roles
November 19, 2023
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster.

Read More...

Pirates catcher Jason Delay throws to first base during a game against the Blue Jays on Sunday, May 57 2023, at PNC Park.
Pirates A to Z: Jason Delay won battle for backup catcher, showed value with his bat
November 18, 2023
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster.

Read More...

Tsung-Che Cheng competes for the Altoona Curve during the 2023 season.
Pirates A to Z: Tsung-Che Cheng rose through prospect rankings, thanks to speed, defense
November 17, 2023
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster.

Read More...

Oregon State infielder Garret Forrester bats against Auburn during an NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 4-3. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Pirates load up on college players on 2nd day of MLB Draft with 1st baseman, 7 pitchers
July 10, 2023
When the Pittsburgh Pirates made a run on college pitchers by selecting seven consecutive on the second day of the MLB Draft, it was influenced by their scouting and the success of a 2022 pick.

Read More...

Pirates demote OF Miguel Andujar, LHP Angel Perdomo
March 26, 2023
The Pittsburgh Pirates made two roster moves Sunday, reassigning outfielder Miguel Andujar and left-handed reliever Angel Perdomo to their minor-league camp.

Read More...

Rodolfo Castro of the Pirates slides into third base as his cell phone falls out of his pocket during the fourth inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Tuesday in Phoenix.
Can you hear me now? Pirates’ Rodolfo Castro’s phone pops out of his pocket while sliding into 3rd
August 10, 2022
Rodolfo Castro was safe at third base but got called out anyway.

Read More...

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Bethel Park grad Justin Meis from Eastern Michigan in the 10th round of the MLB Draft on July 12, 2021.
Pirates make MLB Draft special for Bethel Park’s Justin Meis
July 13, 2021
Justin Meis knew the Pittsburgh Pirates were interested when they continued to make calls to check in after almost every round late in the second day of the MLB Draft.

Read More...

Mars’ Michael Carmody reacts next to coach Rob Carmody after committing a foul during the third quarter of the WPIAL Class 5A championship game against Laurel Highlands Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.
Kevin Gorman: WPIAL should teach Mars star Michael Carmody lesson in sportsmanship
March 3, 2020
The WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball championship was a David vs. Goliath matchup that featured 6-foot-6, 290-pound senior Michael Carmody of Mars against 5-10, 150-pound freshman Rodney Gallagher of Laurel Highlands.

Read More...

FILE - In this March 29, 2019, file photo, North Carolina’s Cameron Johnson (13) heads to the basket past Auburn’s Chuma Okeke (5) during the first half of a men’s NCAA tournament game, in Kansas City, Mo.
WPIAL product Cameron Johnson picked 11th overall in NBA Draft
June 20, 2019
When the phone call came from the Phoenix Suns, Cameron Johnson lowered his head and rubbed his eyes to wipe away the tears as family and friends celebrated around him.

Read More...