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Monthly Archives: December, 2016

First Pitch: The Narrative About the Pirates Payroll, and Facts About Small Markets

One of the most popular topics in Pittsburgh surrounding the Pirates is Bob Nutting and how much money he should be spending. It's not...

Jameson Taillon Ready for the Challenge of Being a Top of the Rotation Starter

JOHNSTOWN, PA - After missing all of 2014 with Tommy John surgery and working his way back in 2015 only to be abruptly halted due to...

Pirates Hire Gary Varsho and Andrew Lorraine as Pro Scouts

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the hiring of two pro scouts on Monday morning. Former Pirate player Gary Varsho, and long-time pitching coach Andrew Lorraine...

First Pitch: Andrew McCutchen’s Dream of Retiring a Pirate Doesn’t Match MLB’s Reality

Andrew McCutchen met with the media in Pittsburgh on Saturday, and mentioned a few times that it was his dream to retire a member...

John Jaso Discusses Playing Third Base and the Outfield in 2017

PITTSBURGH - The first base position in Pittsburgh is going to be crowded in 2017. Top prospect Josh Bell arrived in 2016, and is...

Winter Leagues: Eric Wood Reaches Base Four Times Saturday Night

In the Dominican on Saturday night, Eric Wood went 2-for-4 with two singles, two walks, a run scored and an RBI in his team's...

Andrew McCutchen Discusses Trade Rumors, 2016 Season, and Wanting to Retire a Pirate

PITTSBURGH - The past week has been crazy with all of the Andrew McCutchen rumors going around. It got to the point where it...

Gerrit Cole Will Start His Offseason Throwing Program on Monday

PITTSBURGH - Gerrit Cole will start his offseason program on Monday, the right-handed pitcher told media members at PirateFest, including our own Sean McCool. Cole...

Winter Leagues: Jason Rogers Makes His Debut; Medina Signs with Cubs

In the Dominican on Friday night, both games had one player from the Pirates on each side. In the first game, Jason Rogers made...

Winter Leagues: Elias Diaz Makes a Quick Return to the Lineup

In the Dominican on Wednesday night, Eric Wood went 0-for-3 with a strikeout, as he waited to hear what the Rule 5 draft would...

First Pitch: Waiting For the Other Shoe to Drop With the Pirates’ Lefty Relievers

It seemed like the Pirates spent most of the winter meetings stuck in limbo, waiting to see how the Andrew McCutchen situation would play...

Rule 5 Draft: Pirates Draft LHP Tyler Webb, Eric Wood Doesn’t Get Drafted

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a selection in the Rule 5 draft for the first time since 2011, drafting left-handed pitcher Tyler Webb with the...

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