MLB: San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates

Should Adam Frazier be the full-time second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates?

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Since being recalled from Indianapolis last month, Adam Frazier has been one of the more consistent hitters for the Pittsburgh…

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MLB: Game Two-Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates

Why exactly is Clay Holmes starting vs. Giants?

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On today’s episode of Why is this guy in the Pittsburgh Pirates starting lineup we have right handed rookie pitcher, Clay Holmes….

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MLB: New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates

Looking at Richard Rodriguez’s Workload

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There’s 46 games left in the Pittsburgh Pirates regular season.  Two of the club’s most used relief pitchers are inexperienced…

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MLB: St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates

First impressions of Keone Kela

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The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first splash at the trade deadline when they acquired Keone Kela from the Texas Rangers….

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: Never count out veteranosity

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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MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates

Colin Moran’s adjustment has failed up to this point

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Colin Moran has been given the opportunity to be the Pittsburgh Pirates’ third baseman of the future.  Acquired in the…

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MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Colorado Rockies

Was the Colorado Series a Preview of the Good Times to Come?

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If you have even the slightest interest in Major League Baseball, chances are you are aware of the stigma that…

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MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Colorado Rockies

Pirates starters superb in hitter-friendly Coors Field

It’s never easy coming into Coors Field as a visiting team looking for strong pitching performances, but what the Pittsburgh…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: Greed is good

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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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MLB: New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe Musgrove proves he’s a capable MLB starter, quiets bullpen talk

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For much of the season Pittsburgh Pirates fans had the answer when it came to Joe Musgrove and the Bucs…

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MLB: Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates

Do the Pirates need another left-handed reliever?

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The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen is in great shape for the rest of the season and the next few years. With…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call- Back On Track

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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MLB: Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins

Pittsburgh Pirates Highs and Lows: The Happiest Deadline Ever

Welcome to Pittsburgh Pirates Highs and Lows. Every Monday (Or Tuesday), I am going to look back on the week…

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MLB: Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles

Breaking Down Adeiny Hechavarria’s role on the Pirates

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The Pittsburgh Pirates continued to add on Monday afternoon, announcing they acquired shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria from the Tampa Rays. Hechavarria…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: Slip Slidin Away

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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MLB: New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates add infield depth with addition of Hechavarria

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Following a busy trade deadline that saw the Pittsburgh Pirates add Chris Archer and Keone Kela, general manager Neal Huntington…

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MLB: New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates Matchups to Watch: Aug. 6-12

The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a nine game road trip with seven straight games against National League West teams this week….

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MLB: Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates

Looking at Edgar Santana’s Workload

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There’s 50 games left in the Pittsburgh Pirates regular season.  Two of the club’s most used relief pitchers are inexperienced…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: No time for shenanigans

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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MLB: New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates Stock Report: July 29-August 4

Welcome to the first post trade deadline edition of Pirates Breakdown’s Stock Report! It was quite an exciting week for…

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MLB: San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates

Outfield depth in the minors softens the blow of losing Austin Meadows

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Some fans thought including Austin Meadows in the deal to acquire Chris Archer was too much given his potential. But…

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MLB: Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates

Colin Moran: Expectations, Performance, and Power

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Colin Moran came over in the Gerrit Cole trade as a swing changer who developed tapped into his power in…

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MLB: New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates

Elias Diaz deserves more credit for the Pirates’ success

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Elias Diaz came into spring training knowing that he was the backup catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2017, he…

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MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies

Jung Ho Kang to have season-ending surgery

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Any thoughts of Jung Ho Kang helping the Pittsburgh Pirates in August or September are now on hold. Kang, who…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: The Archer is Ready to Strike

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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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MLB: St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates

Neal Huntington created a nice 3-4 year window for Pirates

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Much has been made about Neal Huntington’s trade deadline acquisitions of Chris Archer and Keone Kela in the fact that…

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Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: Doomed from the Start

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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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New York Mets v Tampa Bay Rays

An early look at Chris Archer

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The Pittsburgh Pirates did it.  They actually did it.  They made a big splash at the trade deadline. Nobody, myself…

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MLB: Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates players deserve credit for deadline success

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Tuesday, July 31 2018 will be a day Pittsburgh Pirates fans remember for a long time. After trading away the…

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