MLB Pipeline ranks Pittsburgh Pirates farm system as 8th-best

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to have a strong farm system, even as several top prospects are nearly ready to break…

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Does Andrew McCutchen need a higher spring workload?

Andrew McCutchen has had some difficult early months in recent seasons. Is a light Spring Training workload to blame?  …

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Sights & Sounds from Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training – games finally get underway

Each day during spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates, we’ll be giving you game recaps, news updates, and exclusive video of…

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The Pittsburgh Pirates should attempt to sign Glasnow and Taillon now

Last week Mike Axisa for CBSSports.com detailed that the Tampa Bay Rays have had discussions with left-handed pitcher Blake Snell about signing a…

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Full Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Preview

Spring training games are finally set to begin for the Pittsburgh Pirates. What should you be looking for over the…

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Sights & Sounds from Pittsburgh Pirates spring training – Black & Gold game

Each day during the 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training, Pirates Breakdown will be recapping the action with exclusive video, tweets, recaps,…

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2016 NL Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers were extremely active on the trade market this off-season, as they fully committed to the rebuild effort….

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All work for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first week of spring training

Here’s our weekly Pittsburgh Pirates Social Media Round-up for the past week as the team gets set for spring training games….

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ICYMI – The Best of Pirates Breakdown – 2/21/16 to 2/27/16

Did you miss some of this past week’s content on Pirates Breakdown? No problem – here’s a weekly look back…

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Pittsburgh Pirates release Black & Gold game lineups

The lineups have been released for the greatest Pittsburgh Pirates baseball scrimmage pitching duel since 2013.   Okay, so it…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Black & Gold Game to feature top pitching prospects

On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates top pitching prospects will square off in Bradenton for the annual Black & Gold game….

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The Pirates can’t afford to lose Gerrit Cole this season

If there’s one player the Pirates can’t afford to lose this season, it certainly has to be Gerrit Cole.  …

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2016 Pittsburgh Pirates look to continue victimizing relievers

The 2015 Pittsburgh Pirates hit very well in their first plate appearances against relief pitchers. Can that trend continue in…

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Is Matt Joyce the answer to the Pirates’ 4th outfielder spot?

Matt Joyce had a down year in 2015, but his history as a starter in the outfield could make him…

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Will Eric O’Flaherty make the Pirates’ bullpen?

Every year, the last bullpen spot is one of the big question marks entering spring training. This year, the Pittsburgh…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Sights and Sounds – February 23

Each day during the 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training, Pirates Breakdown will be recapping the action with exclusive video, tweets, recaps,…

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2016 NL Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are hoping to reap the rewards after trading fan favorites for young prospects. Will the Pittsburgh Pirates…

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Pittsburgh Pirates All Time 25-Man Roster

Who makes our all time Pittsburgh Pirates 25-man roster? Who starts? Who comes off the bench?   The Pittsburgh Pirates…

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John Jaso’s transition to first base not uncommon amongst Major Leaguers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had some difficulty in finding a viable first base option in recent years. Can John Jaso…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Social Media Round-Up: The Boys are Back in Town (Bradenton, that is)

In our weekly Pittsburgh Pirates Social Media Round-up, we take a look at how the Pirates players are transitioning back…

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Pirates Ace Gerrit Cole Battling Rib Issues

Not even a day into pitchers and catchers Spring Training workouts and already the Pirates have a man injured. Gerrit…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Sights and Sounds – Feb 19

Each day during the 2016 Pirates Spring Training, Pirates Breakdown will be recapping every day with articles including great video…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Debut Not-So-Surprising Gold Jerseys

2016 Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday Alternate Uniforms a fitting Hat-Tip to 1979   There was the wait for pitchers and catchers…

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Pittsburgh Pirates sign OF Matt Joyce to minor league deal

As spring training looms, the Pittsburgh Pirates picked up a potential fourth outfielder option in free agent Matt Joyce.  …

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What to watch for as Pittsburgh Pirates arrive for Spring Training

While spring training games aren’t underway just yet, there are still some stories to watch over the next few days…

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Could Pittsburgh be a potential home for David Freese?

David Freese remains unsigned. Could he be a fit for the Pirates?   On Monday, MLBTradeRumors ran down a few potential…

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Three keys to continued success for Francisco Cervelli

Francisco Cervelli enjoyed a career resurgence in 2015. Can he provide the Pittsburgh Pirates with an encore performance this season?…

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Pirates Spring Training – Sights and Sounds – Day One

Each day during the 2016 Pirates Spring Training, Pirates Breakdown is proud to offer video clips. These may be interviews,…

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Spring Awakening: Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers and catchers finally get to work

“Pittsburgh Pirates Pitchers and Catchers report to spring training.”   It’s currently freezing in Pittsburgh, so it’s a little hard…

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