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Monthly Archives: November, 2013

In 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers won first place in the NL Central, despite having the 19th best wOBA and the 23rd best wRC+ in baseball. They were eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS in...
The Pittsburgh Pirates look like they need a day off. Fortunately for Pirates fans, Thursday's action will feature top prospects Paul Skenes and Bubba Chandler on the mound. That might take the sting off the series sweep...

Winter Leagues: Gregory Polanco Triples in Win

In the Dominican from Wednesday night, Gregory Polanco went 1-for-4 with a triple, walk and run scored in his team's 5-1 win. The triple...

Winter Leagues: Polanco Named Hitter of Week in Dominican

In the Dominican from Tuesday night, Gregory Polanco went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. It was the second straight 0-for-4 game for Polanco, who still...

First Pitch: Why I Trust Neal Huntington

If it was up to me, A.J. Burnett would have been given a qualifying offer of $14.1 M. That would have been more than...

Pirates Sign Two Minor League Free Agents

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the signing of two minor league free agents, right-handed pitcher Cody Eppley and catcher Nevin Ashley. Both were signed...

Winter Leagues Notebook: Pirates Have Talented Outfielders in Winter Ball

The Pittsburgh Pirates have 26 players that have played Winter ball so far this season, along with some players that were in the organization...

First Pitch: Will the Pirates Get a First Baseman or a Right Fielder?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have needs at first base and right field this off-season. They have several internal options for the positions, although it would...

Pirates Won’t Pay A.J. Burnett Market Rate

  Tom Singer has an update on A.J. Burnett, which has been pretty much like the previous updates. The Pirates are still waiting on Burnett...

A Platoon at First Base Seems Most Likely For the Pirates

The Pirates have employed a platoon at first base in each of the last two years, trying to find a right-handed hitter to pair...

Pirates Have Checked On Rafael Furcal

Travis Sawchik reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates have checked on free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, according to his agent. https://twitter.com/Sawchik_Trib/status/405080536223211520 Furcal last played in the majors...

Pirates Acquire Jaff Decker and Miles Mikolas For Alex Dickerson

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired Jaff Decker and Miles Mikolas from the San Diego Padres in exchange for Alex Dickerson. To make room on...

Minor Moves: Pirates Release Two Lower Level Pitchers

Baseball America has their latest minor league transactions, with news that the Pittsburgh Pirates have released two minor league pitchers: Luis Campos and Jimy...

Winter Leagues: Sands Shows Off Arm in Puerto Rico

In the Dominican League on Sunday, Gregory Polanco had an unusually quiet game, going 0-for-4 in his team's 5-2 win. It was just the...

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