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Pittsburgh Pirates flame throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman was suspended for two games, after being ejected earlier this week for arguing the strike zone with an umpire. I wrote about the ejection earlier in the week, noting how...
I normally limit the featured section of this article to a single player. On Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates had top pitching prospects Paul Skenes and Bubba Chandler on the mound, so it felt appropriate to...

Gajtka: Vanilla Veterans Limit Pirates’ Potential More Than Youth

If a time traveler from six months in the future approached me, I would be curious about a great many things, most of them...

David Freese Says the Pirates Have Lacked a ‘Winning Culture’

BRADENTON, Fla. — There have been some major changes to the makeup of the Pirates clubhouse heading into the 2018 season, but the most...

Josh Bell Named as Rookie of the Year Finalist

Major League Baseball announced the finalists for their year-end awards on Monday night. First baseman Josh Bell was named as one of three finalists...

2017 Recaps: Third Base Provides the Biggest Hole For the Pirates Going Forward

I wrote about the second base position going into the weekend, and how the Pirates have a difficult decision to make at second base....

The Latest Rumors Treat the Pirates Like Sellers, But Those Plans Could Be Out-Dated

We've been busy the last few days wrapping up our mid-season top 50 rankings, and during that time, the trade rumor mill has started...

Pirates Notebook: Regardless of His Role, Jose Osuna Just Wants to Help the Team Win

PITTSBURGH — Throughout his minor-league career, Jose Osuna hasn’t had much of a platoon split. If anything, the right-handed hitter was usually slightly better against...

Pirates Activate Adam Frazier and David Freese from DL; Option Chris Bostick and Max Moroff

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated INF/OF Adam Frazier and third baseman David Freese from the disabled list on Friday night and optioned both INF/OF Chris...

Pirates Notebook: The Boost(s) That the Offense Needs Right Now

I feel like this season requires a weekly "Everything is going wrong for the Pirates" update, just to keep current with all of the...

Pirates Notebook: Who is Danny Ortiz and What Role Will He Play With the Pirates?

MIAMI - Last night the Pirates had a comfortable lead late in a 12-2 blowout, which allowed them to give some of their starters...

Pirates Place David Freese on Disabled List; Add Outfielder Danny Ortiz to Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates have purchased the contract of outfielder Danny Ortiz and called him up for tonight's game against the Miami Marlins. To make...

Pirates Notebook: Josh Bell Makes His Spring Training Debut

BRADENTON, Fla. - A little less than five weeks removed from having surgery to remove a loose body from his left knee, Josh Bell stepped back...

Pirates Notebook: The Makeup of the Bench, Health of the Catchers, Early Camp Notes

BRADENTON, Fla. - There doesn't look to be a lot of competition on the Pirates' bench right now. We know that Chris Stewart will...