The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sat, 18 May 2013 19:03:59 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > MLB > Pittsburgh Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB5) 60 The Pirates activated free agent signee Francisco Liriano last weekend, and he impressed in his first two starts. The veteran lefty He has gone 2-0 with a sparkling 1.64 ERA and 16 strikeouts.PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko caught up with Liriano recently. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1292624.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1292624.html Sat, 18 May 2013 12:08:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates The Pirates activated infielder Brandon Inge from the disabled list in late April. The veteran has given them a strong presence off the bench, batting .273 in 16 games with three RBI. PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko caught up with Inge recently. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1291443.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1291443.html Mon, 13 May 2013 23:55:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates Infielder Jordy Mercer was recalled from Class AAA Indianapolis Friday when the Pirates placed second baseman Neil Walker on the 15-day disabled list with a lacerated right hand. Mercer hit a two-run home run Friday night to lift the Pirates to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals at PNC Park. He told PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko that he was happy to contribute so quickly. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1289597.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1289597.html Mon, 06 May 2013 14:22:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates The Pirates invested heavily in free agent catcher Russell Martin. He has been rock solid defensively and has been hot lately at the plate. Martin is batting .274 with six home runs and 10 RBI. PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko caught up with Martin recently. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1288438.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1288438.html Wed, 01 May 2013 13:51:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates Our first pitcher to be named Scout.com Player of the Week led the Bucs to two wins over the past seven days, tossing 13 straight shutout innings. http://mlb.scout.com/2/1287970.html 2047 Ryan Gorcey http://mlb.scout.com/2/1287970.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:50:00 GMT 0 243 MLB mlb Righty Vin Mazzaro was selected from Indy on April 16 and joined the Pirates bullpen. Mazzaro, who's started 45 of his 69 games in the majors, was one of the last cuts in spring training camp. Mazzaro has made three appearances and has not allowed a run. PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko caught up with Mazzaro recently. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1286136.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1286136.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:29:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates Kiley welcomes Baseball Prospectus editor Ben Lindbergh and interviews Rockies 2012 first round pick CF David Dahl. After Kiley sets the tone by blindsiding Ben with a pair of gotcha! questions, they talk Mark Appel's financial future, shoehorning Carlos Marmol jokes into conversation and how their subsconsciouses can't scout their way out of a paper bag. http://sbb.scout.com/2/1284335.html 2047 Kiley McDaniel http://sbb.scout.com/2/1284335.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:54:00 GMT 0 381 Scouting Baseball sbb Justin Wilson is settling in nicely in the Pirates bullpen. The lefty has pitched well in four appearances. He has pitched 9.1 innings and surrendered two earned for a sparkling 1.93 ERA, he has also recorded seven strikeouts. PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko caught up with Wilson prior to the start of the current series with the Cardinals. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1284051.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1284051.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:18:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates After posting a 2.78 ERA over 71 appearances for the Astros in 2011, Mark Melancon did not adjust well to the American League last season. He was traded to the Red Sox in the offseason and recorded a 6.20 ERA in 41 appearances. The right-hander came to Pittsburgh in the Joel Hanrahan deal and told PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko that he feels comfortable in the Bucs bullpen. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1282106.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1282106.html Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:33:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates Starling Marte was called up to the Pirates in July of 2012. The young outfielder finished the remainder of the season in Pittsburgh. Playing in 47 games, Marte hit .257, he smacked five home runs to pair with six triples, three doubles and 12 stolen bases. Marte told PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko through an interpreter that he hopes an offseason of hard work pays off this season. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1281221.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1281221.html Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:19:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates The Pirates have suffered through 20 consecutive losing seasons, but manager Clint Hurdle thinks this year's installment of the Pittsburgh Baseball Club is capable of winning, and winning big. Hurdle told PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko at the end of spring traing camp that it is time for the Pirates to get over the hump. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1280344.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1280344.html Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:08:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates The herniated disc that sidelined Neil Walker at the end of last season was not an issue in camp. He played sparingly over the first two weeks of Grapefruit League games. Since then, he's been in the lineup on a consistent basis. Walker told PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko that he is healthy and looking forward to a productive season. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1279528.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1279528.html Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:14:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates Pirates' shortstop Clint Barmes had a steady season with the glove last season, but struggled big time with the bat. He told PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko that he is hoping to build off a strong finish at the plate last season. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1279019.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1279019.html Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:19:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates Kiley brings us video of arguably the top pitching prospect in this year's July 2nd market, Mayky Perez. http://sbb.scout.com/2/1277783.html 2047 Kiley McDaniel http://sbb.scout.com/2/1277783.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:28:00 GMT 0 381 Scouting Baseball sbb Kiley brings us rumors, reports and buzz from the July 2nd market, with a Red Sox seven figure bonus target, notes on other seven figure prospects and an age controversy for an elite prospect (already). http://sbb.scout.com/2/1277788.html 2047 Kiley McDaniel http://sbb.scout.com/2/1277788.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:14:00 GMT 0 381 Scouting Baseball sbb Jason Grilli struck out an average of 13 batters per nine innings and recorded a 2.91 ERA in 58 2/3 innings pitched last season. Grilli owned the eighth inning while serving as the setup man for Joel Hanrahan, who the Pirates traded in the offseason to Boston. Armed with a new contract, Grilli told PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko that he is ready to step into the closer's role. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1277772.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1277772.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:50:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates Kiley kicks off a week of international content with a primer on what the July 2nd market is and what to look for from this year's class and MLB's new rules. http://sbb.scout.com/2/1277773.html 2047 Kiley McDaniel http://sbb.scout.com/2/1277773.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:38:00 GMT 0 381 Scouting Baseball sbb Kiley brings us video and a scouting report on Red Sox July 2nd target 3B Rafael Devers. http://sbb.scout.com/2/1278115.html 2047 Kiley McDaniel http://sbb.scout.com/2/1278115.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 03:12:00 GMT 0 381 Scouting Baseball sbb Garrett Jones had an very good season last year. He put together a nice looking .274/.317/.516 triple slash line, hitting 27 HR, and driving in 86 RBI. He figures to platoon with Gaby Sanchez at first base and see time in right field. Jones told PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko that he is excited about the upcoming season. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1277004.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1277004.html Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:19:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates Kiley welcomes Grantland baseball write Jonah Keri and they talk about Jonah's many loves, his recent base stealing feature about Coco Crisp, Kiley's recent BUBBA system introduction, Miguel Cabrera and Kiley's attempt to steal Stephen Colbert's persona. We wrap the show with part two of Kiley's interview with Cubs scouting czar Tim Wilken, who brings it again. http://sbb.scout.com/2/1276631.html 2047 Kiley McDaniel http://sbb.scout.com/2/1276631.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:34:00 GMT 0 381 Scouting Baseball sbb