Infielder Alen Hanson is a former top-100 prospect, however, the Pirates are now in a very difficult spot in terms of what to do with Hanson. At one time it appeared that Alen Hanson was the shortstop ...

BRADENTON (93-7 The Fan) – "Now batting for the Pirates, second baseman Alen Hanson." Pirates fans have long hoped to hear that announcement echo throughout PNC Park, and despite some bumps in the ...

The Situation: With Starling Marte relishing the joys of fatherhood and a few days on the paternity list, the Pirates braintrust has turned to Alen Hanson. With capable bench bats Matt Joyce and Sean ...

Hanson will start at second base and hit ninth Thursday against the Indians, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports. Hanson was originally situated on the bench for Thursday's series opener ...