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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...

Chris Archer and the Right Time to Grade a Trade

Worst trade of the Neal Huntington era? Worst trade in Pittsburgh Pirates’ history? Worst trade in Pittsburgh sports history? Worst trade since the Louisiana...

Injury Updates from the Pirates on Gregory Polanco, Jason Martin, Jameson Taillon and More

The Pittsburgh Pirates gave injury updates to the local media today on nine players via Todd Tomczyk, their Director of Sports Medicine. Adam Berry from...

Breaking Down the Pirates’ 2019 Year-End Payroll

With the season behind us, it’s finally time to look at where the payroll ended up for 2019. I’ve been tracking it since Day 1...

Jason Martin Has Shoulder Surgery

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Friday night that outfielder Jason Martin recently underwent surgery to repair a left shoulder labral tear. The typical full...

Upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates 40-Man Roster Decisions

The Pirates have a roster crunch coming up fast. Sure, it’s fair to question whether it matters much or not, given the excess fat permeating...

Pirates Add James Marvel to Active Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates added 25-year-old right-handed pitcher James Marvel to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game. To make room on the 40-man roster,...

Jason Martin is Out for the Season

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that outfielder Jason Martin will not play again this season due to a dislocated left shoulder. The good news here...

Pirates Add Five Players to Active Roster, Including Jason Martin and Cole Tucker

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled shortstop Cole Tucker, outfielder Jason Martin and pitchers Wei-Chung Wang and Yacksel Rios. They have also purchased the contract...

The 21: Bristol’s Fernando Villegas Hits His Way to Player of the Week Honors

Every Monday during the minor league season, we take a look at the top performers in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system, giving scouting reports...

The 21: Calvin Mitchell Powers His Way to Player of the Week Honors

Every Monday during the minor league season, we take a look at the top performers in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system, giving scouting reports...

Examining Optional Assignments and the Pirates

There are plenty of roster intricacies in the Major League Baseball Rulebook that can be difficult to understand in theory and application: Designated for...

Pirates Recall Dario Agrazal; Option Jason Martin to Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-handed pitcher Dario Agrazal from Indianapolis to start tonight's game against the Houston Astros. To make room on the...