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We all follow the game of baseball for a different reason. It typically relates to our childhood. The game has a certain energy level and flow. There's a progression from nothing-nothing, no men on base, to...
Jared Jones throws an elite fastball, an elite slider, and showed promise with his curveball and changeup development this spring. He's a top 100 prospect. He's a rookie of the year candidate from the start of the...

Pirates Use Four-Run Inning To Knock Out Sanchez, Win 5-3

Moe Szyslak: Okay, punching isn't your thing. But that's okay. You're not that kind of fighter. What you're gonna do is stand there while...

Pirates Notebook: Hurdle Not Too Worried About Reliever Innings

The performance of the bullpen has played a role in the the Pirates' winning ways, especially given the many close games they have won....

Walker’s Homer Breaks Stalemate, Pirates Beat Tigers 1-0

Before we get to the game's pivotal moment, I should praise the work of Clint Hurdle to counteract my usual desire to bury him. Eyebrows...

Exploring the Arsenal: A Preview of the Detroit Tigers’ Probable Starting Pitchers

Exploring the Arsenal will run prior to each series, providing you with a brief scouting report on the starting pitchers expected to oppose the...

Historical Context For The Big Four

In the second half of the 2010 season, the Pirates offense was paced by Andrew McCutchen, Neil Walker, Jose Tabata and Pedro Alvarez. ...

Pirates Have Some Interest in Armando Galarraga

Last week the Detroit Tigers designated right handed starter Armando Galarraga for assignment, only days after signing him to a one year, $2.3 M...

D-Train Wild as Pittsburgh Beats Detroit (Again)

It has been an ugly descent into mediocrity for Dontrelle Willis. A player who used to play with such enthusiasm. I hope he can...

Duke’s Arm, Sanchez’ Slam Propel Pirates

Mark it down: Zach Duke will make the All-Star team this year. Duke won his seventh game against four defeats by going eight and...

Porcello Beats Bucs with Arm, Bat

This was tough to swallow. A pitcher the Pirates passed on in favor of Daniel Moskos who is now 20 and a rookie in...