Kevin Gorman

BRADENTON, Fla. — Isaac Mattson has heard his disappearing four-seam fastball described as a unicorn fastball, invisible fastball or even the invisi-ball, but the Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever has his own name for it. “I just call it a heater,”... See more

BRADENTON, Fla. – For Nick Yorke, spring training meant adding another glove to play another position for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Where he added a first baseman’s mitt to his collection last year, a new one was needed to handle the hot corner this year. S... See more

BRADENTON, Fla. – Billy Cook was one of the feel-good stories among Pittsburgh Pirates September call-ups in 2024, as the outfielder made his major league debut and had five extra-base hits and eight RBIs. A year later, Cook could only cheer for his teamm... See more

BRADENTON, Fla. – Konnor Griffin has been one of the biggest stories in baseball this spring training, as baseball’s consensus No. 1 prospect’s five-tool talents have been on display in Grapefruit League games. Whether it was hitting two home runs over th... See more

LAKELAND, Fla. – Hunter Barco is pitching without restrictions this spring training, and having the reins off has the left-hander finally feeling like a starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. “I feel much more free,” Barco said. “I don’t have to wor... See more