UNBELIEVABLE: 26 | History Defined

Dick Groat, Pirates Legend and Duke College Basketball Star, Dies at 92

The two-sport star won two World Series titles and was the No. 3 pick in the 1952 NBA draft.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 27, 2023

He played more than 1,100 minor league games, and finally made an emotional MLB debut

The picture of a baseball journeyman, Drew Maggi had seen 4,500 plate appearances in places like Charleston, Tulsa, Little Rock and Altoona, Pa., before finally getting his big-league shot Wednesday.

WEKU · Apr 27, 2023

Pirates’ Drew Maggi hit with pitch-clock violation in first MLB at-bat after 13 seasons in the minors

Let Drew Maggi have his moment!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 27, 2023

Pirates sweep Reds, bump winning streak to 7 behind dominant effort from Vince Velasquez

PITTSBURGH — Vince Velasquez hopped off the mound, pumped both of his fists and let out a guttural scream, the right-hander clearly disinterested in hiding his emotions after a strikeout of Reds third baseman Jason Vosler on a slider in the seventh inning Sunday afternoon.

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023

Look: MLB Prospect Has Epic Reaction to Call-Up After 13 Years in Minor Leagues

It’s been a long road in professional baseball for the 33-year-old.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23, 2023

Pittsburgh minor leaguer Drew Maggi had the best reaction to finally getting called up to play in MLB after 13 years

After 13 years and 1,154 minor league games, Pirates infielder Drew Maggi will finally get his chance to join The Show.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 23, 2023

Bill Madden: A’s continue to be an embarrassment to MLB, but so do a half-dozen other teams

NEW YORK — The sorry plight of the Oakland Athletics, which came to a head this week with the announcement the team will be pulling up stakes and heading to a new ballpark in Las Vegas, is the most glaring example of the bigger problem vexing baseball — the lack…

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023

Bullpen shines, as Pirates extend winning streak to six with win against Reds

PITTSBURGH — There was no 14-run explosion this time. Not even eight, as the Pirates had averaged over the past five games, all wins. Furthermore, the Pirates saw their quality start streak snapped at 11.

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023

Pirates extend manager Derek Shelton beyond 2023

PITTSBURGH — The good vibes around the Pirates’ clubhouse have extended to the coaching staff, in turn leading to some fresh ink being drawn.

Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023

Pirates win 5th in a row, accomplishing feat for first time under manager Derek Shelton

PITTSBURGH — To reach a benchmark never done before in the Derek Shelton era, it was only fitting that a trio of first-year Pirates helped make the feat possible.

Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023