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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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’…

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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 –…

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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…

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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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