In 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers won first place in the NL Central, despite having the 19th best wOBA and the 23rd best wRC+ in baseball. They were eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS in...
The Pittsburgh Pirates look like they need a day off. Fortunately for Pirates fans, Thursday's action will feature top prospects Paul Skenes and Bubba Chandler on the mound.
That might take the sting off the series sweep...
MATT PURKE
SP, Texas Christian University
Age: 20
Born: July 17, 1990
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 175
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Class: Sophomore
Level: NCAA
Advisor: Peter Vescovo
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SCOUTING REPORT
Purke was selected...
This is the 2nd in a series of articles examining how small payroll teams have found success in recent years. The goal is to try and determine what methods were successful in an attempt for the Pirates to emulate them.
