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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...

Andrew McCutchen Removed after Pitch to Elbow

Andrew McCutchen was removed in the first inning of the Pirates game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday after he was by a pitch from...

Jordy Mercer’s Bat Turning Around in June

Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer started the 2015 season in much the same way as he did the 2014 campaign. Poorly. After two months in 2014, Mercer...

Pirates Still Can’t Figure Out the Reds

Many expected the Cincinnati Reds to fall to the lower echelon of the National League Central this season while the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh...

Reds Discipline Key to Success Against Cole

Gerrit Cole seems to evolve more and more into an ace each time he pitches this season. But there's been a few exceptions. The Cincinnati Reds...

Pirates Break Through Against a Rookie Starter, Break (Short) Losing Streak

For whatever reason, the Pirates struggled this season to defeat pitchers that are greener than most in the league. The phenomena seemed to start in...

Tyler Glasnow Nearing Return to Altoona

Tyler Glasnow took the mound in Morgantown Friday for the first time since he was placed on the disabled list with a sprained right...

Pirates Roster Already Cost-Efficient

It's widely accepted that one win above replacement costs at least $5 million on the open market. But the Pittsburgh Pirates don't make decisions...

Charlie Morton Taking Ownership in Return

Pittsburgh's starting rotation has received a mid-season addition in each of the last few years that elevated the staff. In 2013, it was Francisco...

Family Prepares Ke’Bryan Hayes for Pro Career

A year ago, Ke'Bryan Hayes was set on going to Tennessee. He committed there during his sophomore year of high school and his mother...

Kevin Newman Eager to Start His Career With the Pirates

Kevin Newman wanted to play as soon as possible. That's why the No. 19-overall pick signed a deal a week after the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted...

Sunday Notebook: Lambo, Cole’s Development and Hart’s Role

Little Progress for Lambo First baseman/outfielder Andrew Lambo was placed on the 15-day disabled list May 6 with plantar fasciitis in his left foot and...

Another Successful Rehab Outing for Jameson Taillon

Jameson Taillon threw 61 pitches over four innings without issue in another rehab appearance in extended spring training Saturday, the organization announced Sunday. Taillon...

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