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Does Keone Kela make sense for the Pirates?

With the Pittsburgh Pirates riding an 11-game win streak and just sitting three games out of a playoff spot, all…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call- Bucs Keeep Power Surge Going

In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…

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MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Cleveland Indians

COLUMN: Don’t count on the Pirates buying at the deadline

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Just one month ago, the 2018 season looked to be all but over for the Pittsburgh Pirates. After getting swept…

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MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds

Does Nick Kingham deserve to stay in the Pirates rotation?

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The Pittsburgh Pirates rotation has been a major reason why the team has rattled off 10 straight wins, and 12…

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MLB: Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays

Does J.A. Happ make sense for the Pirates?

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Riding a 10-game win streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit just four games out of the final wild card spot and…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call- Win streak reaches 10

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In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…

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MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Arizona Diamondbacks

Pittsburgh Pirates Matchups to Watch: July 23-29

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have been on a tear as of late, but they face a tough test this week beginning…

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MLB: Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates

Quantifying the pitch mix for Pittsburgh Pirates starters – Part 3

Among other things, a lot of the discussion surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates for the first half of the season has…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: The streak continues

In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…

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MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego Padres

The Pirates And The Path Post The All-Star Break

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The Pirates concluded their pre All-Star break with a five game sweep over the Milwaukee Brewers, getting to one game…

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Introducing the all-time “cup of coffee” Pittsburgh Pirates team

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As the trade deadline approaches and the Pittsburgh Pirates enter the second half of the year having won a season…

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MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates

Three bold predictions for the Pirates second half

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I can’t even count how many times I’ve written that the Pittsburgh Pirates have had a wild first half. Since…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: Back at it

In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…

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MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago White Sox

Should the Pittsburgh Pirates entertain the idea of trading Felipe Vazquez?

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Thursday morning’s blockbuster trade between the San Diego Padres and the Cleveland Indians that saw All-Star closer Brad Hand head…

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MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Miami Marlins

Quantifying individual Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitchers

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Among other things, a lot of the discussion surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates for the first half of the season has…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: Baseball returns

In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…

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MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals

Quantifying the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching philosophy

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Much has been made of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching philosophy to utilize the fastball, particularly in an era where the…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: All-Star Game

In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…

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MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh Pirates

Will the All-Star Break hurt the Pittsburgh Pirates?

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Winners of eight of their last nine, there is no team that went into the all star break hotter than…

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MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates Stock Report: July 8-14

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Welcome to a much more optimistic edition of Pirates Breakdown’s Stock Report, at least compared to last week’s review of…

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MLB: Spring Training-Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates

Will we see Kevin Newman next?

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have a handful of prospects who many are expecting to be called up sooner rather than later….

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: The Home Run Derby

In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…

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MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates Highs and Lows: Singing in the Rain

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Welcome to Pittsburgh Pirates Highs and Lows. Every Monday, I am going to look back on the week that was…

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MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates

Gregory Polanco and Defensive Metrics

Gregory Polanco has either been well below average defensively to average defensively.  A look at the different defensive metrics and…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: What a weekend it was

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In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…

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MLB: Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates Rivals Report – Bucs on the Right End of “Do or Die” Week

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As we approach the All-Star Break, the Cubs have overtaken the Brewers, followed by the Cardinals; the Pittsburgh Pirates are…

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MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at Pittsburgh Pirates

If any veterans are traded, which players have the most to gain?

With roughly two and a half weeks to go until Major League Baseball’s July 31st non-waiver trade deadline, teams are…

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MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at Pittsburgh Pirates

Francisco Cervelli getting work at first base

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Tuesday morning, Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown lit up Twitter with a short clip of Francisco Cervelli taking groundballs at…

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MLB: Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates Week in Review: Bucs begin critical stretch

Things still look bleak for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but they have taken a step forward, winning four of their last…

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