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Pirates Hire Pitching Coach Brent Strom

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The Pittsburgh Pirates hired Brent Strom to be their assistant pitching coach, as reported by Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette. Strom is a highly regarded pitching coach, who has spent time with Houston and Arizona over...

Pirates Hire Matt Hague As Their New Hitting Coach

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired Matt Hague to be their next hitting coach, according to Scott Mitchell of CSN. Hague was the assistant hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024, after three years as...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Position Recap: The Bullpen

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If there's one area where the Pittsburgh Pirates have had success adding players over the last few years, it's been the bullpen.  That was...

The Future of the Bullpen Looks Good

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One of the strengths to the 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates has been their bullpen.  The bullpen has combined for a 3.43 ERA this year, which...

Michael Crotta Designated for Assignment

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated right handed pitcher Michael Crotta for assignment, in order to make room for newly added outfielder Ryan Ludwick.

Michael Crotta Reinstated from DL, Optioned to AAA

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated right handed pitcher Michael Crotta from the disabled list, and have optioned him to AAA Indianapolis.  Crotta was placed...

What We Said: 2011 Promotions

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We are almost to the mid-way point of the 2011 season, and so far we've already seen several prospects make their Major League debuts....

Jose Ascanio Activated, Michael Crotta to DL

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated right handed reliever Jose Ascanio from the 15-day disabled list, and have placed right handed reliever Michael Crotta on...

Game 36 Recap: Dodgers Pound Buccos Back to .500

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The Dodgers broke open a scoreless game with ten runs in the final four frames. Ted Lilly pitched six innings and kept the Pirates...

Game 35 Recap: Bucs Move Over .500!

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Some clutch pitching and timely hitting mixed with some defense that was questioned to help the Pirates move one game over .500. Starter Jeff...

Should Jose Ascanio Be Added to the 25 Man Roster?

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Jose Ascanio started tonight's Indianapolis Indians game, making his final rehab appearance during his time on the 15-day disabled list.  A quick look at...

Game 30 Recap: Friars Hit Three Homers to Beat Bucs

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San Diego's bats awoke somewhat. The Padres got three solo homers from players who had yet to homer in 2011 in beating Pittsburgh 6-5. The...

The Second Best Bullpen in the Majors

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The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the off-season with a similar situation to their 2009/2010 off-season, as it pertained to the bullpen.  They didn't have an...

Game 28 Recap: Morton Wins His 3rd, Bucs Take Series

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Everyone who reads this blog likely knows that Charlie Morton only won three games in 2010. He already has three wins and he and...
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