Pirates first baseman Colin Moran shines, 'keeps things simple' vs. Cubs Posted Sep 29, 2021 Perhaps the Pirates player who needs the strongest finish to the season isn’t a prospect or a youngster looking for a consistent finish. Maybe it’s veteran first baseman Colin Moran. To begin the team’s final homestand of the season, Moran had one of his best all-around games in recent days. He put the Pirates ahead in the first with a three-run homer. (MLB.com)