During the spring of 2012, Matt Hague earned the nickname “the hit collector” after a torrid Spring Training that earned him a spot on the Major League team. Twelve years later, the Pirates are turning to him again to try to get the offense going.

Another Toronto Blue Jays staff member has left the team. On Wednesday morning, TSN’s Scott Mitchell reported that Matt Hague has departed the Blue Jays to become the Pittsburgh Pirates’ new hitting coach.

We’re looking for someone who can add to those areas, but also be a complement to our group,” Cherington said. “Serve all that through the group of people.” Today sources reported that former player,