Last night Jason Grilli gave up a game-tying homer against the Reds and today the Pirates announced that he’s been demoted from the closer role. According to manager Clint Hurdle it’s not intended to ...

The Pirates defeated the Reds in 12 innings this afternoon at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, but Jason Grilli was the reason the game went to extra innings after he gave up a game-tying solo homer to Devin ...

Pirates closer Jason Grilli stayed perfect by converting his 22nd save of the season Wednesday night against the Tigers. He allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning and struck out one.

Grilli struck out two batters in the 1-2-3 inning while throwing 12 pitches, and it's possible he'll be tabbed for another save opportunity in Tuesday's regularly scheduled game. He has given up ...

Pirates closer Jason Grilli couldn't convert a save opportunity Saturday, giving up two earned runs on two hits while striking out one in an inning of work in his team's 8-7 loss to the Brewers.

May 23, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Jason Grilli (39) reacts after the final out against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates ...

Pirates closer Jason Grilli locked up his 10th save Wednesday, tossing a 1-2-3 ninth inning to finish off his team's 4-2 win over the Cubs. Grilli has given up just one earned run in eight innings ...

Pirates closer Jason Grilli needed 24 pitches to walk away with the save Friday night against the Reds, surrendering one hit and one walk but striking out Brandon Phillips to end the game. Grilli ...

Jason Grilli has been a good thing for the Pirates so far this year, but he was pretty unlikely to be perfect in save situations all year. And last night he blew his first save of the year. Granted, ...

Pirates closer Jason Grilli recorded a blown save Wednesday, giving up one earned run on three hits in his team's 4-3, 16-inning win over the Cubs.

Jason Grilli earns one-out save SaturdayBy R.J. White Jun 14, 2014 at 3:34 pm ET • 1 min read ...