Pirates GM Huntington: Dealing Hanrahan A ‘Challenging Decision’
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) — Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington joins Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan’s Vinnie Richichi and explains the reasons for dealing closer Joel Hanrahan to the Boston...
View ArticlePirates Pitcher Jared Hughes: There’s No Maybe… It’s Going To Happen
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) — Pirates relief pitcher Jared Hughes joined Paul Alexander, Jim Colony and team play-by-play broadcaster Greg Brown on The Fan Morning Show Friday live from Bradenton, Fla....
View ArticlePirates’ Grilli: ‘I Want To Be Here’
BRADENTON, Fla. (93-7 The Fan) – Jason Grilli talked with the Fan’s Dan Zangrilli today in Bradenton, Fla. after a story came out that the Pirates closer was critical of team management at last year’s...
View ArticleGarrett Jones Anticipating Platoon At First Base
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Garrett Jones hit 27 home runs last year, but still finds himself in a battle for playing time at first base as spring training picks up this week. Jones joined Starkey,...
View ArticleJason Grilli Enjoying His Time In Spring Training
BRADENTON, Fla. (93.7 THE FAN)– Jason Grilli signed a contract extension and has been named the closer of the Pirates for the 2013 season. He joined the Fan Morning Show live in Bradenton, Fla. on...
View ArticleMelancon Eases Way Into Pirates’ Bullpen
LAKELAND, Fla. (94-7 THE FAN) — Newcomer Mark Melancon not only lockers between the more outgoing Jared Hughes and Jason Grilli but could end up pitching between them in late-game situations. After a...
View ArticleJared Hughes, Pitching Staff Comfortable With Russell Martin
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – With the team going out and signing a new catcher this off-season, the Pirates pitching staff was looking towards spring training as an opportunity to familiarize themselves...
View ArticleRoster Turnover Serving Bucs Well, Says PG’s Brink
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) — The Pirates enter Philadelphia this week in much better stead after making big statements against the Reds, Cardinals, and Braves at PNC Park, and they did it with...
View ArticlePirates GM Neal Huntington: Ingredients For Continued Success Are There
PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – The Pittsburgh Pirates are on a roll, and General Manager Neal Huntington joined Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan’s Vinnie & Cook Thursday to explain how they have done it so...
View ArticleSearage: Pirates Working On Pitch Efficiency
PITTSBURGH (KDKA 93-7 The Fan- The Pittsburgh Pirates enter Saturday’s game against Cincinnati with the second best ERA in the majors. One of the few concerns fans have is the lack of deep outings by...
View ArticleReds Edge Pirates 2-1 In 13 Innings
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jay Bruce ended Jason Grilli’s saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth, and Brandon Philips singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning on Wednesday night, rallying the...
View ArticleThe Fan Morning Show’s Pirates All-Star Raps
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) — After watching a horrendous video in which Detroit Tigers fans tried to rap in support of Miguel Cabrera’s All-Star Game candidacy, The Fan Morning Show decided to do its...
View ArticleMLB Network Analyst On Pirates’ Cole: ‘Take The Training Wheels Off’
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – The Pirates begin the second half of the season tonight against the Phillies. Currently, they have the best record in baseball. To talk about the team, The Fan Morning Show...
View Article4 Pirates Teammates To Play On All-Star Team
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Four of the Pirates have been named to the National League All-Star team. Andrew McCutchen, Pedro Alvarez, Jason Grilli and Jeff Lock will all play in the All-Star team for the...
View ArticleGrilli: Number of All-Stars A Sign That “Good Things Are Here”
PITTSBURGH (KDKA 93-7 The Fan) — Pirates closer Jason Grilli was selected to participate in his first All-Star game. Grilli made his debut in the ninth inning, although the National League was...
View ArticlePirates Prevail, But Lose Grilli To Forearm Ailment
WASHINGTON (93-7 THE FAN/AP) — The Pirates gained ground on the idle Cardinals in the NL Central with a 6-5 win at Nationals Park Monday night, but they appear to have lost All-Star closer Jason Grilli...
View ArticleDunlap: Pirates Should Get Creative With Bullpen
PITTSBURGH (KDKA 93-7 The Fan)- Jason Grilli left Monday’s game in Washington with right forearm discomfort. Colin looked ahead to what the Pirates can and should do in Grilli’s absence. Mark Melancon...
View ArticleGrilli, Inge Out; Harrison, Black In For Pirates
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) — The Pirates have placed closer Jason Grilli on the 15-day disabled list with a right forearm strain. Grilli was in visible discomfort after his first pitch to Washington...
View ArticleGreg Brown Dishes On Conversation With Jason Grilli
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Jason Grilli landed on the 15-day DL today with a right forearm strain suffered in last night’s 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals, and after the game he spoke with...
View ArticleWalk On Wednesday: Pitchers Babied, Yet Still Get Hurt
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) — Pirates color commentator and former pitcher Bob Walk joined The Fan Morning Show today for another edition of his weekly segment, “Walk on Wednesday.” He wasn’t a fan of...
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