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The Pittsburgh Pirates won in extra innings on Opening Day, beating the Miami Marlins by a 6-5 score after a Jared Triolo RBI single in the top of the 12th inning. The Pirates played comeback the entire...
Normally, I do a pre-season analysis, where I fill in my own depth chart and playing time estimates for the upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates season, along with ZiPS projected WAR totals. This year, I'm looking at the...

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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...

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