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First Pitch: Martin Perez Shows the Pirates Could Improve Their Pitching Approach

I've written over the last few days about how the Pittsburgh Pirates are failing from their owner to the Dominican Academy. I've also written...

First Pitch: Shut Out

As of yesterday, I am no longer writing for Baseball America. I've been having difficulties getting interviews from the Pittsburgh Pirates over the last month....

First Pitch: With Great Power…

I grew up in central Pennsylvania, including time in the Altoona area. It has taken me a long time in my life to realize...

First Pitch: Missed Opportunities, Rowdy Tellez Resurgence, and Eight in a Row

Victor Robles signed an extension with the Seattle Mariners yesterday. The deal comes a few months after the outfielder was granted his release by...

First Pitch: Grindin’

Major League Baseball is a grind, no matter your relation to the sport. It's an everyday sport for six months out of the year, precluded...

First Pitch: Iron Men and the Pittsburgh Pirates Bench Depth

My favorite player growing up was Cal Ripken Jr. As a Baltimore Orioles fan, it was easy to take for granted that Ripken would be...

First Pitch: Henry Davis is Hitting in Triple-A, But Where Will He Play?

Henry Davis has been heating up at the plate in Triple-A. The 2021 first overall pick entered Friday night's game in Indianapolis with a .295/.347/.500...

First Pitch: The Pirates Are Calling Up Domingo German

"Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it...

First Pitch: The Pirates Have a Disappointing Farm System Ranking, and It’s Deserved

The Pittsburgh Pirates ranked 27th in Baseball America's latest farm system rankings. For an organization dependent on building from within, this is not good. I...

First Pitch: Omar Alfonzo Leads the Latest Wave of Pirates Minor League Promotions

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a series of roster moves throughout their minor league organization on Tuesday. With the trade deadline passed, the FCL season...

First Pitch: The Pirates Have the Pitching to Contend For a Long Time

Very few things can keep Mitch Keller from turning in five-plus innings of quality performance on the mound. Since the first start of last season,...

First Pitch: The Type of Hitting That Can Make Oneil Cruz a Star

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 9-8 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. The highlight of the game was a 5-for-5 performance from shortstop Oneil...

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