Tag: defensive shifts

Pirates Prospect Watch: Jack Brannigan Leads a Power Display in Greensboro

Prospect WatchApril 26, 2024

Jack Brannigan showed some power tonight in Greensboro, as part of an 11-1 victory by the Pittsburgh Pirates High-A squad. Brannigan went 2-for-5, hitting a double and a home run, with each being his third of...

Williams: A Big Problem With the Pirates Development is On Display With Henry Davis

ColumnsApril 25, 2024

The problem with the Pirates development can be seen with the comparison of Joey Bart and Henry Davis. Bart was the second overall pick in 2018. He made his MLB debut in 2020 with the Giants. Davis...

Spring Training Notes: Liriano Focused on the Sinker; Sanchez Does it Again

AnalysisFebruary 26, 2014

The Pittsburgh Pirates came back to beat the New York Yankees 6-5 today, recovering from some early game struggles by Francisco Liriano and Edinson...

Neal Huntington Talks About the Upcoming Outfield Shifts

AnalysisFebruary 17, 2014

Over the weekend I wrote about how the Pittsburgh Pirates are planning on utilizing more outfield shifts in 2014, much in the same way...