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Author: Alan Saunders

Josh Bell’s Power Continues Emerging in a Big Way in Pirates’ 6-1 Win

PITTSBURGH — It’s easy to look at Josh Bell and think he’s a prototypical power hitter. He has a big, 230-pound frame. He’s a...

Pirates Notebook: Danny Ortiz Gives the Pirates a True Outfielder Off the Bench

PITTSBURGH — For the vast majority of the time since Starling Marte was suspended in mid-April, the Pirates have relied on utility players to...

Jameson Taillon’s Pathology Report Comes Back Positive For Testicular Cancer

PITTSBURGH — The pathology report for Pirates right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon following his surgical procedure last Monday has revealed that the 24-year-old had testicular...

Chad Kuhl’s Latest Start Shows That High Velocity Might Not Always Be a Good Thing

PITTSBURGH — Chad Kuhl can probably throw 100. Clint Hurdle isn’t sure that’s a good thing. Kuhl came tantalizingly close to hitting triple digits during...

Pirates Notebook: Adam Frazier Seems to Have a Regular Spot For Now

PITTSBURGH — Adam Frazier will start his third straight game for the Pirates in left field since returning from the disabled list on May...

Why Did the Pirates Go With Trevor Williams For Tonight’s Start?

PITTSBURGH — When Jameson Taillon landed on the disabled list last week, the Pirates had plenty of options to replace him in the rotation. Steven...

Tyler Glasnow and the Importance of Strike One

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates want Tyler Glasnow focusing on strike one. Glasnow, the team’s promising fifth starter, has yet to consistently deliver with results in...

Pirates Notebook: Adjusting to the Latest Injury to One of the Top Contributors

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates have dealt with their share of adversity thus far in the young 2017 season. They’ve lost Jung Ho Kang and Starling...

Gerrit Cole Continues His Hot Streak in Pirates 2-1 Win

PITTSBURGH — Gerrit Cole is rolling. The Pirates starter had his sixth straight quality start and finished seven innings for the first time this...

Pirates Notes: Bell Continues to Tinker; Taillon Placed on the Disabled List

PITTSBURGH — Josh Bell is a 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds. He looks more like a defensive end than a first baseman and though mild-mannered,...

Polanco and Bell Benefit From Rain Delay in Pirates 4-0 Win

PITTSBURGH — Like clockwork, several hours after Travis Barnett broke down what’s been going wrong with Gregory Polanco this season, Polanco went 2 for...

Pirates Notebook: Daniel Hudson’s Struggles and What He’s Doing to Fix Them

PITTSBURGH — Daniel Hudson is not having a great start to his 2017 season. The Pirates’ reliever, who has been tasked with securing the...

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