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The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring

First Pitch
"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives." -George R. R. Martin ***** At the outset of this extremely detailed report about the Pittsburgh sports media industry, I want to...

First Pitch: A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action, Please

First Pitch
Energy is everything. The only reason human beings have ever paid their time, money, and attention to sporting events is for the chance at an energy return. Energy comes in many forms. On April 4th, you can go to...

First Pitch: The Not-So-Great Jordy Mercer Compromise

First Pitch
About two weeks ago the biggest topic surrounding Pirates baseball was the fate of Jordy Mercer. Some argued that he should have remained in...

Huntington: Decision To Be Made on Karstens; McDonald and Morton Updates

Injury Updates
Pirates general manager Neal Huntington made a rare appearance in Charleston, W.Va. for Sunday's game between the Lexington Legends and the West Virginia Power...

Pirates Notebook: Burnett Takes Mound As NL Strikeout Leader

News
A.J. Burnett will start Saturday night with the most strikeouts (72) in the National League and 25,000 bobbleheads with his face in the PNC...

Horseshoe Is On the Other Foot as Pirates Walk Off on Brewers

Analysis
Milwaukee always seems to have luck on its side when the Brewers play Pittsburgh. Not on Tuesday. Andrew McCutchen hit a solo home run off...

First Pitch: The Pirates Should…But the Pirates Will…

First Pitch
I was talking with David Todd on Twitter earlier today, discussing the potential Jordy Mercer move. Yesterday on the Bucs Dugout podcast, David talked...

First Pitch: The Pirates Have an Easy Decision to Make With Jordy Mercer

First Pitch
After Jordy Mercer's first home run today, Greg Brown said the Pirates will have a difficult decision coming up, deciding what to do with...

Neil Walker Starts Rehab Thursday in Altoona, Could Join Pirates Over Weekend

Analysis
Pirates second baseman Neil Walker will begin his rehab assignment Thursday at Double-A Altoona. Walker will play two games in Altoona, according to 93.7...

Sanchez Ejected in 1st, Walker Hurt as Pirates Lose 9-1

Analysis
If Jonathan Sanchez has made his final appearance with the Pittsburgh Pirates, what a way to go out. Home run, home run, single, hit by...

P3 Episode 1: The Bullpen, Snider, and a Nick Kingham Interview

Free Articles
As I mentioned last night in First Pitch, we will be doing a weekly podcast this year, providing major league and minor league analysis...

Pirates Shut Out Phillies 2-0 as Pitching Continues to Thrive

Analysis
If Jeff Locke was pitching to save his spot in the rotation... he is well on his way. Locke put together the best start of...

Pirates Pregame: Marte Gets the Day Off

Analysis
Starling Marte's 10-game hit streak came to an emphatic end last night, with the 22-year old Pirates outfielder striking out five times in Pittsburgh's...

Pirates Pregame: Irwin’s Debut, Inge Update, Phillips Returns for Reds

Analysis
Phil Irwin will make his major league debut today for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the club announced this morning. Irwin won 29 games in five...
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