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The Rookies Bail Out Ivan Nova and Lead the Pirates to a 6-2 Win

PITTSBURGH — On Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, Ivan Nova, the Pirates most consistent and only veteran starter, faltered. The rookies picked him...

Barnett: The Pirates Are Doing What You Want to See With Their Approach at the Plate

While the Pirates continue to rank among the league's worst offenses this season, one area where they have thrived is in providing a balanced approach...

Pirates Notebook: Josh Bell is Suddenly a Nine Inning First Baseman

PITTSBURGH — There was no announcement or grand proclamation, but as of about two weeks ago, Josh Bell has been the Pirates everyday, all-day...

Pirates Notebook: Josh Bell is Showing a Lot of Encouraging Signs

NEW YORK - I've written about Josh Bell in each of the last two days to highlight his offense and his defense. Both of...

Pirates Notebook: The Pirates Need to Capitalize With Runners on Base

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates are 13th in the National League in wRC+ and wOBA, as one of the least-productive offensive teams on the circuit. Yet,...

Pirates Notebook: Young Hitters Leading the Way Lately

PITTSBURGH — When it comes to offense, the youth is leading the way for the Pirates. I wrote extensively about the hot start of Adam...

Josh Bell’s Power Continues Emerging in a Big Way in Pirates’ 6-1 Win

PITTSBURGH — It’s easy to look at Josh Bell and think he’s a prototypical power hitter. He has a big, 230-pound frame. He’s a...

Pirates Notes: Bell Continues to Tinker; Taillon Placed on the Disabled List

PITTSBURGH — Josh Bell is a 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds. He looks more like a defensive end than a first baseman and though mild-mannered,...

Polanco and Bell Benefit From Rain Delay in Pirates 4-0 Win

PITTSBURGH — Like clockwork, several hours after Travis Barnett broke down what’s been going wrong with Gregory Polanco this season, Polanco went 2 for...

Bell Homers, Gift Debuts, and Glasnow Struggles in Pirates’ 6-5 Win Over the Cubs

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs, 6-5 on Wednesday night, in front of 16,904 people. Gift Ngoepe made his major league debut...

Pirates Notebook: Examining Josh Bell’s Numbers From the Right Side

PITTSBURGH — Josh Bell picked a good time to get his first major-league extra base hit as a right-handed hitter on Friday. His two-run...

Josh Bell Showing the Good and Bad of His Defense at First Base

BRADENTON and FORT MYERS, Fla. — The good and the bad of Josh Bell’s defense at first was on display on Thursday against the...
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