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Author: James Santelli

Pirates Focus on Game 2 Bounceback, Avoiding 2-0 Deficit

Leave it to Andrew McCutchen to provide an ounce of perspective following the Pirates' first-ever NLDS loss. "One team had to win, one team had...

What Led to A.J. Burnett’s Seven-Run Inning?

Busch Stadium has been the home of several A.J. Burnett nightmares, but his Thursday afternoon was a new day terror. The St. Louis Cardinals attacked...

Bullpen Wars: Why Pirates-Cardinals Could Be Decided in Relief

A five-game playoff series shines a light on every aspect of your team. Stars will shine brighter and flaws will be exposed. In this National...

Pittsburgh as Baseball Town: How the 2013 Pirates Brought Back the Fever

In the closing seasons of the losing streak, it became true for people to say "the Pirates have not won in a generation." Years...

Pirates Playoff Odds: Bucs Close to Clinching, But Division Underdogs

The Pirates are making the playoffs, barring an unprecedented disaster. Pittsburgh's postseason odds are at 99.6 percent, meaning there is a 1-in-250-chance the Bucs...

Pirates Playoff Odds: Bucs Now Underdogs in NL Central

So it turns out being swept by the St. Louis Cardinals hurts your chances of winning the National League Central division. The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped...

Pirates’ Playoff Roster Following Waiver Trade Deadline

Anyone in the organization on Aug. 31 is eligible for a postseason roster, but where do you start?

Pirates Playoff Odds After Trading for Marlon Byrd, John Buck

It would take a Hindenburg-esque crash for the Pirates to miss the MLB postseason (98-percent chance Bucs make it), but it is unlikely they...

MLB Playoff Roster: 9 Important Points You Should Know

Learn about how "flex spots" for injured players will allow the Pirates to get creative -- and use players like Tony Sanchez and Jeff Locke.

Frank Coonelly: Pirates Plan Payroll Increase, Ticket “Price Adjustments”

The Pirates plan to increase their Major League payroll next season, team president Frank Coonelly told Pirates Prospects. The team has raised overall salary for...

Frank Coonelly: Replay System May Not Increase Game Length

Major League Baseball's planned challenge system for controversial calls will not necessarily make games longer, according to Pirates president Frank Coonelly. Cutting down long-winded arguments...

Vogelsong, Giants Hold Pirates to Only Three Hits in 4-0 Loss

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Pirates went more than two months between games in which they were held scoreless and recorded three hits or fewer. On...

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