Pittsburgh Pirates

Jun 7, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Tony Watson (44) reacts after giving up a home run in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Is it time for the Pittsburgh Pirates to change closers?

Pittsburgh Pirates: Jameson Taillon to Make Rehab Start After Cancer Surgery

Willie Stargell memorabilia auction brings mixed emotions

Pittsburgh Pirates: Jung Ho Kang’s DUI sentence upheld in South Korea

Sep 27, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A Pittsburgh Pirates hat and glove sit in the dugout prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Sign 18 Year-old Chinese Pitcher Hai-Cheng Gong

May 11, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: It is time to move on from Andrew McCutchen

May 3, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Pirates: Jameson Taillon battling testicular cancer

Apr 23, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Tony Watson (44) pitches against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Closer Tony Watson deserves more praise

May 3, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon on the DL

Mar 31, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen (22) makes contact for a ground out during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Continue Long Tradition of Embracing Diversity

Apr 13, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman David Freese (23) warms up in the on deck circle during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: David Freese and His Battle with Depression

Sep 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Starling Marte (6) doubles against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Can the Pittsburgh Pirates Survive Losing Starling Marte?

Apr 7, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova (46) delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of the 2017 season opening home game at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Ivan Nova Just Keeps Rolling Along

Apr 9, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Starling Marte (6) hits a two run game winning walk off home run to defeat the Atlanta Braves during the tenth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 6-5.Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Starling Marte Suspended 80 Games for Positive PED Test

Oct 2, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (27) is unable to field a ground ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won 10-4. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Sending Special Pitching Machine to Jung Ho Kang

Apr 15, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow delivers against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Tyler Glasnow Will Stay in Rotation

May 22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A general view of a tarp the covers the field at PNC Park during a rain delay in the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates History: Remembering Rennie Stennett

Jun 29, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (27) singles against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Jung Ho Kang Reportedly Denied Visa to Enter U.S.

Sep 4, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) in the on-deck circle against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at PNC Park. The Brewers won 10-0. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates 2017 Team Preview

Mar 6, 2017; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Austin Meadows (77) at bat against the New York Yankees at Lecom Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Scouting Report on OF Austin Meadows

Sep 12, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Expectations for Gerrit Cole in 2017

Sep 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (51) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates RHP Tyler Glasnow Scouting Report

August 14, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (27) hits a solo home run in the ninth inning against Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Jung Ho Kang Sentenced for DUI in South Korea

Sep 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (51) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Tyler Glasnow Dominates in Spring Debut

In what will be his first full MLB season, Taillon is a key to any Pirates hoped-for 2017 success. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon Are Keys to Contending

Oct 2, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) hits a two run single off of St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Still Willing to Move Andrew McCutchen, Josh Harrison

Aug 15, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (27) singles on a soft line drive to center field loading the bases in front of San Francisco Giants catcher Trevor Brown (14) during the fourth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Jung Ho Kang Expected to Miss Beginning of Spring Training

Aug 21, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) makes a catch against Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado (not pictured) during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Andrew McCutchen Next Up in Right Field For Pirates