Tag: Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 Prospects
Once again, the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system has been highly touted as one of the best in the National…
Read more »Jung Ho Kang may provide safeguard against slow start
Jung Ho Kang is clearly ahead of schedule in his rehab from injury. What would his presence on Opening Day…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates could see slow start to season again
Factors may be adding up for another slow start to the season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Each of the…
Read more »2016 NL Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. NL West
Coming off a season in which the National League West division was the personal punching bag of the Pittsburgh Pirates,…
Read more »ICYMI – the best of Pirates Breakdown – 2/7/16 to 2/13/16
Did you miss some of this past week’s content on Pirates Breakdown? No problem – here’s a weekly look at…
Read more »Who gets the last Pittsburgh Pirates bench spot?
Of all the prospects the Pittsburgh Pirates have that could see time with the big league club in 2016, it…
Read more »PIttsburgh Pirates Mourn, Celebrate, and Prepare for Spring Training
Pittsburgh Pirates Social Media Round-Up – 2/7 to 2/13 This week was one of highs and lows for our favorite guys…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates projections – Mark Melancon
Many thought that Mark Melancon would be traded in the off-season. Well, he’s still on the team, and he’s hoping…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates projections – Jeff Locke
The back-end of the rotation in 2016 will be held down by Jeff Locke, who hopes to reverse the negative trajectory…
Read more »Top Five Worst Free Agent Deals in Pittsburgh Pirates History
Yesterday, we tackled the top five best free agent deals in Pittsburgh Pirates’ history. Today, we turn to the…
Read more »Keith Law ranks Pittsburgh Pirates 8th-best farm system
‘Tis the time of year when many analysts and websites will be ranking minor league systems across baseball before…
Read more »Can Josh Harrison ride an excellent September into 2016?
Josh Harrison had a good 2015 season overall, book-ended by two very different months. Can he use a good finish…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates projections – Arquimedes Caminero
One of the under-the-radar pickups for the Pirates last off-season was bullpen arm Arquimedes Caminero, who contributed well in his middle…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates projections – Gerrit Cole
Having broken into the national spotlight last season, Gerrit Cole is gunning for another top five NL Cy Young finish…
Read more »Top Five Free Agent Deals in Pittsburgh Pirates History
Who are the best free agent signings in Pittsburgh Pirates’ history? The Pittsburgh Pirates are not exactly known as a…
Read more »Can the Pittsburgh Pirates avoid Tommy John woes?
What does the alarming Tommy John surgery rate mean for the Pittsburgh Pirates? Spring training is less than two weeks…
Read more »ICYMI – the best of Pirates Breakdown – 2/5/16
Did you miss some of this past week’s content on Pirates Breakdown? No sweat – here’s a weekly look at…
Read more »A change of scenery may be all John Jaso needs
John Jaso will man first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates with a large cloud of uncertainty above him. Perhaps a…
Read more »Comparing prospects Jesse Biddle and Jameson Taillon
Recent addition Jesse Biddle was acquired by Neal Huntington for his potential in the future. One comparison for the new Pirates’…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates projections – Josh Harrison
All Josh Harrison has to do is replace the Pittsburgh Kid at second base. No pressure or anything. This…
Read more »Pirates’ Minor League depth allows chance to groom prospects
Do the Pirates have a lesser known pitching prospect ready to break out in 2016? The talk amongst the Pittsburgh…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates could find good value in Matt Thornton
The Pittsburgh Pirates could still use another left-handed arm in their bullpen. Could Matt Thornton be a viable option? As…
Read more »Can the Pittsburgh Pirates fix Ryan Vogelsong?
In the first test for Ray Searage after the departure of Jim Benedict, the Pittsburgh Pirates seek to bring Ryan…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates Projections – Jared Hughes
Jared Hughes has been Mr. Fix-It during his time as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen. Will he continue…
Read more »Deep Dive: Can Gerrit Cole rely on his slider again in 2016?
Gerrit Cole found a fantastic weapon in his slider last season. Can the pitch be relied upon again this year?…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates projections – Francisco Cervelli
Entering a contract year, Francisco Cervelli looks to repeat or improve upon his surprising performance in 2015. This off-season the…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates projections – Sean Rodriguez
Sean Rodriguez returns to the Pirates in 2016, and we’ll see if he can improve offensively while remaining above average…
Read more »Who should bat leadoff for the Pittsburgh Pirates: Polanco or Harrison?
One minor dilemma the Pittsburgh Pirates will have heading into the upcoming season is who will better serve the team…
Read more »Is attendance truly a factor in the Pittsburgh Pirates payroll?
Who is really to blame for the Pittsburgh Pirates payroll woes? On Friday, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington…
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