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Author: James Santelli

Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent to throw it overhand. He had an issue with dropping his arm...
Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season. “The health was the biggest focal point of the season,” said Ashcraft at the end of last year’s campaign. “I...

Pirates Fans, Theo Epstein Sends His Condolences

PITTSBURGH - I feel bad bringing it up, but hey, every other media member did it today: the 2015 Wild Card Game. You know those...

Cole Tucker Calls Signing with Pirates “Surreal”

"I feel like if I want to be a major leaguer, I have to improve in every aspect of my game," Tucker said. "There's nothing I do right now that's good enough to be out there on that field right now."

Polanco Debuts to Warm Reception, Lukewarm Start

Pirates fans' spirits would have been lifted if Gregory Polanco threw out a Cubs baserunner at home plate, swiped a base or two, or......

Gregory Polanco Set For Pirates Debut

Tonight we begin to separate Gregory Polanco as mythological figure from Gregory Polanco as Major Leaguer.

Michael Wacha’s Near-No-Hitter Sends NLDS Back to St. Louis

Toss 22-year-old Michael Wacha onto a pitcher's mound where he has to keep the Cardinals' season from ending. Add 40,000 screaming fans who want...

Pirates Making Noise with Home Field Advantage

The Pirates' playoff run seems to be all Pittsburghers are talking about. And when they talk with someone who has been down to PNC...

Why Russell Martin is the Pirates’ Early Postseason MVP

Russell Martin has made only one egregious mistake this postseason, and it wasn't even on the field. His cell phone went off in the...

Three Situations the Pirates Bench, Bullpen Could Prove Crucial

Bench play and bullpen performance has had almost zero impact on the Pirates' 2013 postseason. That's because their three scores have gone 6-2, 9-1,...

How PNC Park Can Change In October

In television reporting classes, they teach you to never start your story with video of a building. Buildings don't move. Buildings don't have feelings....

8 Important Moments from Gerrit Cole’s Playoff Win

A road playoff game did not change what is becoming a recurring theme -- Gerrit Cole has become the Pirates' most consistent starting pitcher. By...

Pirates Beat the Cardinals 7-1 to Even the Series

In a noble quest for more pageviews, we present our Pirates Prospects liveblog of NLDS Game 2. Wait, let me try that again. To better serve...

Game 2 Starter Lance Lynn: Fastball Devil The Pirates Know

Hello again, Lance Lynn. NLDS Game 2 represents the 10th time Lynn has started against the Pirates since the start of the 2012 season,...

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