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First Pitch: This Pirates Rotation Needs More Than Just Prospects

After tonight's gem, Jeff Locke has the second best ERA in the Pirates' rotation at 4.33. The advanced metrics don't really back this up. He...

Morning Report: Thoughts on Mitch Keller’s Start From Sunday

I got to see Mitch Keller pitch in person for the first time on Sunday and I probably set my hopes too high because...

First Pitch: Top Stories This Week Included Glasnow, Hayes, and Injury Returns

Last week, we started a new feature on Sunday night, recapping all of the top prospect features from the previous week. We started this...

Giles: Examining Jon Niese’s Early-Season Struggles

As the Pirates look to rebound from a disastrous series against the Cubs with a weekend set in St. Louis, questions abound regarding the...

Jon Niese Has a Home Run Problem

PITTSBURGH - There were a lot of things the Pirates liked about Jon Niese when they added him over the off-season in a trade with the...

Pirates Bullpen Shuts Down the Cardinals, Jordy Mercer Walks it Off For 6-5 Win

PITTSBURGH - Clint Hurdle said tonight's Pirates victory over the Cardinals was like playing two different ballgames. The first five innings was back and forth,...

Gerrit Cole Makes His Spring Training Debut

BRADENTON, Fl. - Gerrit Cole made his first start of Spring Training today, throwing two innings and giving up two runs on wind-aided homers....

Pirates Notes: Good Signs From Bell, Niese and Vogelsong Debut, Emrick on the Call

BRADENTON, Fl. - Josh Bell has been criticized about his glove work at first base since the beginning of last year. If today is...

First Pitch: A Potential Rule Change That Could Impact a Few Pirates Pitchers

Today there was a report from the AP which discussed a few potential changes to the game in the future. In the second half of...

Winter Mini-Camp: Day Three Discussion Thread

Today is day three of the Pirates' winter mini-camp, which will feature more of the same from the past two days. Pitchers throwing long...

Winter Mini-Camp: Day Two Discussion Thread

Day Two of the Pittsburgh Pirates' winter mini-camp is underway. Just like yesterday, we have a discussion thread for anything Pirates-related on your mind....

Despite Concerns, Pirates Ranked Among Top Ten Rotations in Majors

On Monday morning, Buster Olney listed his top ten rotations in baseball and he has the Pittsburgh Pirates rated seventh overall(subscription required). The top...
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