Author: tbarnett

Pirates Decline Option on Marco Gonzales, Make Additional Moves

TransactionsNovember 4, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a series of roster moves on Monday, getting their 40-man roster down to 40 while activating all injured players from the 60-day IL. The most notable of the moves was declining the...

Pirates Claim OF Trey Cabbage Off Waivers

TransactionsNovember 4, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed outfielder Trey Cabbage off waivers from the Houston Astros. Cabbage will be in his age 28 season next year, and has 147 plate appearances in his Major League career. Drafted by the Minnesota...

Barnett: Breaking Down the Best Pitches in the Pirates’ Rotation

AnalysisJuly 6, 2017

With All Star break fast approaching, it’s notable that Pirates remain in striking distance for the division despite the suspension to Starling Marte and...

Barnett: The Pirates Are Doing What You Want to See With Their Approach at the Plate

AnalysisJune 27, 2017

While the Pirates continue to rank among the league's worst offenses this season, one area where they have thrived is in providing a balanced approach...

Barnett: Despite Results, Tyler Glasnow Showed Some Positive Signs in the Majors

AnalysisJune 16, 2017

It wasn’t so long ago that Tyler Glasnow and Drew Hutchison were battling it out for the Pirates fifth rotation spot, and the Pirates'...

Barnett: What Has Gone Wrong This Year For Daniel Hudson?

AnalysisJune 9, 2017

Since the Pirates most recent blown lead, there’s been significant chatter about the need to supplant incumbent closer Tony Watson with Felipe Rivero. As Tim...

Barnett: Signs of Optimism For Andrew McCutchen

AnalysisJune 4, 2017

After two months of the season, the vast majority of us were just about ready to give up on Andrew McCutchen, accepting the seemingly...

Barnett: How Felipe Rivero Turned Into One of MLB’s Best Relievers

AnalysisMay 25, 2017

While the Pirates have had their own share of bullpen issues this year, arguably, no team in the National League has had a worse...

Barnett: Is Josh Harrison Who We Thought He Was?

AnalysisMay 18, 2017

Earlier this week, a series of famous post-game tirades ended up in my social media feed, and I was immediately drawn to the familiar...

Barnett: What is Going On With Gregory Polanco?

AnalysisMay 5, 2017

As someone who watches an inordinate amount of Sesame Street, I’ve grown accustomed to focusing on a “number of the day” to help bring...

Barnett: Has the Old Gerrit Cole Returned?

AnalysisApril 27, 2017

Until Tuesday night, it had been difficult to predict exactly what type of pitcher Gerrit Cole was going to be this season. He was pure...

Barnett: Breaking Down the Factors of Ivan Nova’s Turnaround With the Pirates

AnalysisApril 20, 2017

EDITOR'S NOTE: Please join me in welcoming Travis Barnett as the newest writer to Pirates Prospects. Travis will be providing a weekly column on the...