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The Pirates Have a Playoff Pitching Staff of Reclamation Projects

The Pittsburgh Pirates wouldn't be here today without their pitching. The team has been successful this year due to pitching and defense making up...

Bullpen Wars: Why Pirates-Cardinals Could Be Decided in Relief

A five-game playoff series shines a light on every aspect of your team. Stars will shine brighter and flaws will be exposed. In this National...

The Top Ten Moments From the Wild Card Victory

Last night was one of the most memorable games in Pittsburgh Pirates history, and easily the most memorable game in the last 21 years....

The Pirates Bought a Wild Card Win Against the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates might as well be the New York Yankees right now. They just bought a playoff win. Over the off-season they signed...

Who Would Be On Your Playoff Roster?

The playoffs are coming up next week, which starts the discussion of playoff rosters. If you're unfamiliar with the rules for selecting a playoff...

A Marte Partay, a Block, Electric Stuff, But Morneau’s Defense Was the Key

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a wild finish to tonight's game. It started in the eighth inning when Mark Melancon came on to protect a...

First Pitch: The Bullpen Gets a Boost in Time For the Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen has been lights out all year. Lately that same bullpen has been without two of the top performers this season....

Burnett, Martin Lead Pirates to 4-2 Win over Reds

For the first couple innings of Saturday night’s game, it looked as though the Cincinnati Reds had properly shifted the momentum of their win...

Pirates Plow Padres, 10-1

Pirates’ manager Clint Hurdle said after last night’s 3-2 loss that the Pirates “gotta keep plowin’” following their third straight loss to the San...

The More Things Stay the Same, the More They Change

A little under a year ago, things weren’t exactly looking up for Neal Huntington and the Pirates’ front office. The team had improved significantly...

Pirates Recall Locke, Hughes, Lambo, Sanchez; Activate Grilli

The Pittsburgh Pirates made the expected moves to recall Jeff Locke, Jared Hughes, Andrew Lambo, and Tony Sanchez from Altoona today. They also activated...

Jason Grilli Strikes Out Three in Rehab, Then Signs Autographs For an Hour

Jason Grilli made his second Curve start in three days and was very effective. The Pirates closer threw 14 of his 17 pitches for...