Neal Huntington

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- It wasn't the best way for Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington to end his weekend of watching the West Virginia Power, as the Pirates' low Class A affiliate dropped a 12-5 decision Sunday to the Lexington Legends to...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- In his first visit to Appalachian Power Park four years ago, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington addressed a press conference to announce the West Virginia Power as the Pirates' newest farm club. Until Friday night,...

MLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH The stiff neck that caused Russell Martin to miss six of the seven games the Pirates have played proved not to be serious enough for the catcher to be placed on the disabled list. He missed Monday's...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH The Pirates are missing three-quarters of their 2012 rotation in 2013. However, it hasn't held them back so far. Right-handers Jeff Karstens and Charlie Morton have been on the...

Pirates right-hander Jeanmar Gomez will start Sunday's game in New York, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Wednesday. Gomez threw five shutout innings on short notice Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners; he took the place of scheduled starter James...

The Sports Xchange By John Perrotto, The Sports Xchange Emergency starter Gomez pitches Pirates past Mariners PITTSBURGH -- Jeanmar Gomez thought he was going to spend Tuesday night in the bullpen, ready to come into the game early if struggling right-...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH James McDonald knew something wasn't right the last time he started and it went beyond having an awful line in the box score. The Pirates right-hander allowed seven runs, eight hits...

The Sports Xchange By John Perrotto, The Sports Xchange Pirates 4, Mariners 1 PITTSBURGH -- Understudy Jeanmar Gomez played quite the leading role Tuesday night for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gomez pitched five scoreless innings after being pressed...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH The courtship and eventual signing of left-hander Francisco Liriano by the Pirates last winter lasted longer than some celebrity marriages. It seems the wait for him to take the...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH Charlie Morton and the Pirates got positive reports from the examinations of the right-hander's shoulder after he left his most recent rehab start early. Morton was diagnosed with...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH Francisco Liriano's debut with the Pirates is imminent. The left-hander is scheduled to make a third start for Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday on his rehabilitation assignment,...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH The Pirates could be adding a veteran right hander to their bullpen in time for the weekend series with Washington that begins Friday night in Pittsburgh. Jose Contreras continues...