The Pittsburgh Pirates brought plenty of negative attention upon themselves earlier in the week when they designated Rowdy Tellez ... just over four months younger than Tellez, making the "younger ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates found themselves at the center of controversy when they decided to designate former first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment with six games left in the season. Tellez was ...

Rowdy Tellez’s heart was certainly in the right ... struggles continue and have been one of the few negatives of the young season for the Pirates. Their 9-3 record is the best in the National ...

the organization announced that it was designating veterans Rowdy Tellez and Michael A. Taylor for assignment and recalling Liover Peguero and Joshua Palacios from Class AAA Indianapolis.

PITTSBURGH -- First baseman Rowdy Tellez, who entered the day four plate appearances shy of a $200,000 bonus, was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates before Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee ...

After the game, as Bednar spoke with Sportsnet Pittsburgh’s Hannah Mears, teammate Rowdy Tellez walked over with a message for both Bednar and the fanbase. “This is the pride of Pittsburgh.

Andrew McCutchen has passed along his wisdom to young players like Oneil Cruz ... of the season when the team released fan-favorite Rowdy Tellez just four at bats shy of reaching 425 for the ...

The Pirates announced that they have designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael ... will presumably give more playing time to younger guys who could perhaps factor into next ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates released first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor on Tuesday and promoted infielder Liover Peguero and outfielder Josh Palacios from ...

27—The Pirates took a risk I didn't like — or agree with — when it came to Rowdy Tellez ... performing veterans (Tellez and Michael A. Taylor) on expiring deals for younger guys (Liover ...

Taylor, like Tellez signed to a one-year deal, hit just .193 with five home runs, 21 RBIs and 12 stolen bases in 113 games. His playing time diminished in recent weeks after the Pirates moved ...