Tag: Pittsburgh Pirates

What to expect from Kevin Kramer?
Updated:Pittsburgh Pirates fans got their wish on Tuesday when prospect Kevin Kramer was called up to the big club. Despite…
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How much does finishing over .500 matter for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Updated:With 23 games left to play in the 2018 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are three games under .500 (68-71). Playoff…
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A Tale of Two Small Market Teams
Updated:Over the past holiday weekend, I decided to head out to the west coast to visit a close friend that…
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Polanco’s season is a resounding success for Pirates development
Updated:Coming into the 2018 season, Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco was a massive unknown. Polanco was a tantalizing player…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: Hello…Kramer?
Updated:In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…
Read more »Corey Dickerson And His Recent Struggles
Updated:Corey Dickerson got off to a hot start for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but then cooled off before getting hot again. …
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Stock Report – August 26-September 1
Updated:Welcome to this week’s edition of Pirates Breakdown’s Stock Report! This past week saw the Pittsburgh Pirates win just two…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: Big Greg’s Big Season?
Updated:In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…
Read more »Three Takeaways from Pirates trades
Updated:In the late hours of Friday night Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington pulled off two quick trades that sent…
Read more »Don’t write off Francisco Cervelli as a catcher just yet
Updated:Many, including myself have pretty much written off Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli of having much of a future behind…
Read more »Pirates have in-house options to replace Harrison next season
Updated:After calling out the Pittsburgh Pirates’ front office during Spring Training, Josh Harrison got off to a hot start, hitting…
Read more »Pirates make a pair of late-night trades prior to deadline
Updated:Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington was busy late Friday night, making a pair of deals prior to the August…
Read more »Chris Archer and Pitching Inside
Updated:Chris Archer has struggled so far with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but it’s been a season and last couple of years…
Read more »The Pittsburgh Pirates should wait to trade Josh Harrison
Updated:The Pittsburgh Pirates will be a team heading into 2019 in a semi-transitional phase. While the team is shaping to…
Read more »Is Jameson Taillon On His Way To Ace Status?
Updated:Coming into 2018, fans expected big things out of the Pittsburgh Pirates 2010 number two overall pick, Jameson Taillon. He…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: McCutchen in Pinstripes?!
Updated:In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…
Read more »Trevor Williams is still getting lucky
Updated:Last night, Trevor Williams turned in another excellent performance as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0. Williams…
Read more »COLUMN: Get used to Clint Hurdle as he’s here to stay
Updated:Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has come under fire each of the past three seasons, but with a third consecutive…
Read more »Don’t point the finger at Sean Rodriguez, blame the guys in charge
Updated:Yesterday the Pittsburgh Pirates made a roster move a long time in the making when they designated Sean Rodriguez for…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: The Mighty S-Rod Bows Out
Updated:In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…
Read more »Examining 5 collapses in 8 years: Who’s at fault?
Updated:Since 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates have consistently entrenched themselves into a playoff race as deep into the season as July. …
Read more »It Is Way Too Early To Write Off Chris Archer
Updated:New Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer has had a rough go at it in his first five starts. Over…
Read more »It’s not too early to worry about Chris Archer
Updated:Baseball is a marathon, not a sprint. That cliché is about the only thing that Pirates pitcher, Chris Archer has…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Matchups to Watch: Aug. 27- Sept. 2
Updated:The Pittsburgh Pirates continue their road trip this week with stops in St. Louis and Atlanta. Despite an 11-game winning…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: Devil Magic is Real
Updated:In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…
Read more »Do you still have faith in Jung Ho Kang?
Updated:Earlier this week in the midst of wrapping up an incredibly miserable homestand, Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine, Todd…
Read more »Looking At The Red-Hot Adam Frazier
Updated:Adam Frazier struggled early on in the 2018 season, even getting demoted at one point in June. Since being recalled,…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Stock Report: August 19-25
Updated:Welcome to this week’s edition of Pirates Breakdown’s Stock Report! The Pittsburgh Pirates took losses in four of their six…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: Archer Misses the Mark Again
Updated: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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