Tag: Pittsburgh Pirates
Should the Pittsburgh Pirates consider batting the pitcher eighth?
Would batting the pitcher eighth be worthwhile for the Pittsburgh Pirates and their new run creation approach? The Pittsburgh…
Read more »Sights & Sounds from Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training – Injuries Mount
The Pittsburgh Pirates get to Ubaldo Jimenez early, but the Baltimore Orioles bullpen holds the Bucs at bay in spring…
Read more »Baseball’s unwritten rules need to evolve
With the game of baseball going through a youth movement, traditionalists need to expand their thinking on the unwritten rules. The topic…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates trade Eric O’Flaherty to Atlanta Braves
Ken Rosenthal reported today that the Pittsburgh Pirates traded LHP Eric O’Flaherty to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations. Source:…
Read more »Does Andrew McCutchen have more power potential?
Updated:It’s widely expected Andrew McCutchen is a safe bet to be the team leader in homeruns heading into the 2016…
Read more »Sights & Sounds from Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training – Double Trouble
The Pittsburgh Pirates drop both halves of their split squad action today, but as the spring comes to a close,…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Social Media Round-up – Bucs Celebrate Family, Latin America and Endorsement Deals
Opening day is now just eight days away, and the Pirates are in pure grind mode. Cuts are happening at…
Read more »The legacy of Pittsburgh Pirates Batman
As the nation flocks to theaters to see the latest man to don the costume of the caped crusader, we…
Read more »Battle for final roster spot heating up
The Pittsburgh Pirates have two viable options for final roster spot as spring camp nears end. With Opening Day against…
Read more »CONTEST: Win Free Tickets to see FASTBALL – A Documentary
Updated:Pirates Breakdown is giving you a chance to see the new baseball documentary “FASTBALL” at the Harris Theater in downtown…
Read more »Sights & Sounds from Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training – battling the O’s
Each day during spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pirates Breakdown will give you game recaps, news updates, and video…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates have options to leadoff vs LHP
With John Jaso firmly in place as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ preferred lead-off option against RHP, who should take that spot…
Read more »Batting second will be beneficial to Andrew McCutchen
Batting Andrew McCutchen second in the order will be as beneficial to McCutchen as it will be to the team…
Read more »The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Mystery that is Jon Niese
Jon Niese has struggled with control throughout spring training. Can his track record of excellent ground ball rates counter the…
Read more »Will spring struggles for key Pittsburgh Pirates relievers translate to regular season?
Will struggles from key Pittsburgh Pirates relievers translate over to the regular season? The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen has been one…
Read more »Sights & Sounds from Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training – split squad round 2
Each day during spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pirates Breakdown will give you game recaps, news updates, and video…
Read more »Two Rights, then a Left: Breaking down the Back of the Pittsburgh Pirates Rotation
The Pittsburgh Pirates have now declared an open competition between three pitchers for the last two spots in their starting…
Read more »NL Central Focus: 3/21/16
Two weeks before Opening Day, the NL Central Division is gearing up for the upcoming season, so where do the…
Read more »Sights & Sounds from Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training – taking on Toronto
Each day during spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pirates Breakdown will give you game recaps, news updates, and video…
Read more »Sights & Sounds from Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training – Rained Out
Each day during spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pirates Breakdown will give you game recaps, news updates, and video…
Read more »Sights & Sounds from Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training – batting practice
Each day during spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pirates Breakdown will give you game recaps, news updates, and video…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates – March Second Half Storylines
With Grapefruit League action reaching a halfway point, here are some remaining spring training story-lines to follow for the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates reassign Josh Bell, others in second round of cuts
The Pittsburgh Pirates re-assigned some notable names today in their second round of cuts. Today the Pittsburgh Pirates announced…
Read more »Sights & Sounds from Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training – blasted by Yankees
Each day during spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pirates Breakdown will give you game recaps, news updates, and video…
Read more »Sights & Sounds from Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training – Nicasio shines
Each day during spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pirates Breakdown will give you game recaps, news updates, and video…
Read more »Juan Nicasio and the Door to a Starting Job
Has Juan Nicasio done enough to potentially earn a spot in the starting rotation, or will others have to struggle…
Read more »Pirates experiment, use John Jaso at lead-off
Pittsburgh Pirates experiment, try John Jaso at lead-off spot. Over the course of spring training, many different lineups are…
Read more »Sights & Sounds from Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training – off day
Each day during spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pirates Breakdown will give you game recaps, news updates, and video…
Read more »Help Pittsburgh Pirates, Cervelli, and the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Hit a Home Run for Hunger
In the latest Pittsburgh Pirates charitable event, the March 17th raffle winner receives season tickets to Pirates, Steelers, Penguins, and…
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