Tag: Pittsburgh Pirates
Assessing, fixing and optimizing the Pirates’ bullpen
On June 10th, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said the magic words many have longed to hear: “We’re going to use…
Read more »Takeaways & Throwaways – Pittsburgh Pirates fall apart in the ninth, lose to Chicago Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates were poised to take the first game of the series against the Chicago Cubs before an absolute…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates alumnus Kevin Young to host Hefty Flip Cup Challenge at PNC Park
Former Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Kevin Young will welcome fans to PNC Park on Saturday for the Hefty Flip Cup Challenge…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call – Crucial Divisional Matchups Await Bucs
In our Daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Trend Report – McCutchen Up, Watson Down
This article series examines how various Pittsburgh Pirates players are trending and focuses on one specific player that is trending…
Read more »Takeaways and Throwaways – Pirates can’t finish the sweep
The Colorado Rockies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 tonight, avoiding what would have been their first sweep of the season….
Read more »Should Clint Hurdle ease up on Felipe Rivero?
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle throws Felipe Rivero early and often. Should he ease up a bit? Pittsburgh Pirates manager…
Read more »Takeaways and Throwaways – Cutch, Jaso Blast Bucs Past Rockies
Welcome to Takeaways & Throwaways. Shortly after every Pittsburgh Pirates game, come to Pirates Breakdown to see our flash recap format….
Read more »Column: Does Clint Hurdle deserve a contract extension?
With the Pittsburgh Pirates riding a three-game win streak, their first of that length since mid-April, the club still sits…
Read more »PIttsburgh Pirates select four high schoolers on 2017 draft’s first day
The Pittsburgh Pirates took a familiar route on the first day of the 2017 MLB Draft, taking high school players…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call – Magical Return for Jamo
In our Daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…
Read more »Takeaways and Throwaways – Harrison, Taillon Lead Pirates Past Rockies
Welcome to Takeaways & Throwaways. Shortly after every Pittsburgh Pirates game, come to Pirates Breakdown to see our flash recap format….
Read more »Get to know the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2017 first round selection: RHP Shane Baz
The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected an interesting right-hander with the 12th overall pick in the 2017 MLB entry draft The…
Read more »A Guide to the 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates for Late-Arriving Penguins Fans
After the Penguins won the Stanley Cup last night, the bulk of the city now turns its attention to the…
Read more »Takeaways and Throwaways – Pirates down fish, split series
The Pittsburgh Pirates downed the fish by a score of 3-1, splitting the four game series. Welcome to Takeaways & Throwaways. Shortly…
Read more »Huntington Radio Show Recap: Tyler Glasnow, Santana, new look bullpen and more
Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington talked Tyler Glasnow‘s demotion, Edgar Santana‘s development and more on his weekly radio show Pittsburgh…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates 2017 Draft: A Brief Preview
The 2017 MLB Draft will be June 12-14 and will be aired exclusively on MLB Network. The Pittsburgh Pirates have…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Social Media Round-up: Playing Ball and Doing Good
The Pittsburgh Pirates had a rough go this week, but it hasn’t kept them from sharing a love of baseball…
Read more »Pirates Option Glasnow and Neverauskas to Indianapolis
Pitching staff shake-ups continue for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who announced that Tyler Glasnow and Dovydas Neverauskas were optioned to AAA…
Read more »Cannonballs Episode 11: Gajtka v. Taylor, or The Tiger Woods Mentality
Pittsburgh Pirates fans are no strangers to debate. It makes perfect sense, then, that PBD introduces its new debate show…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call – If a Tree Falls in a Forest
In our Daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…
Read more »The case for Elias Diaz as a lineup regular
With Francisco Cervelli on the seven-day disabled list, the Pittsburgh Pirates now turn to 26-year-old Elias Diaz as their starting…
Read more »Gerrit Cole’s struggles are real but not spectacular
Today, Gerrit Cole takes the mound. The last three times he’s done that, it has not turned out so well….
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call – It’s Like Deja Vu All Over Again
In Pirates Breakdown’s Daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things…
Read more »Takeaways and Throwaways – Pirates Drop Second at Camden Yards
In the most depressing walk off home-run win of the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates drop the second of two to…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates will continue with Tony Watson as closer
Another implosion in last night’s extra-innings loss to the Baltimore Orioles will not be enough to unseat the Pittsburgh Pirates’…
Read more »With Every Hit, Gregory Polanco Helps Strike Out Poverty
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco pledges $25 per hit in 2017 to Strike Out Poverty in the Dominican Republic –…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates facing tough choices with Kuhl, Williams
With Jameson Taillon set to return to the starting rotation fairly soon, the Pittsburgh Pirates will have a decision to…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call – The Sun Is Setting on Watson
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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