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First Pitch: Can We Agree That the Playoffs Are Random?

Just get there. That should be the goal for every team in baseball when it comes to making the playoffs. Just get there, and then...

First Pitch: The Reality on the Pirates’ Chances to Contend Beyond 2015

The Pirates have been contenders during each of the last five seasons. Granted, the 2011 team was weak and only a contender because the division...

First Pitch: Do the Pirates Need to Hit For Power to Win?

For years, the Pirates went with a strategy when drafting pitchers, taking tall right-handers who have easy arm action, room to add muscle to...

First Pitch: Why Michael Morse Should Be the Pirates First Baseman in 2016

I was sitting in the PNC Park press box during the workout day before the Wild Card game, writing up a few of my...

First Pitch: Why Should the Pirates Target High Cost Players?

There have been a few trends that have taken place every off-season when it comes to adding players for the Pittsburgh Pirates. There's the...

First Pitch: Where Was the Outrage Over Kang?

A little less than a month ago, I wrote about how MLB needed to add a "Kang Rule", similar to The Posey Rule", after...

First Pitch: Burnett Comments on the Pirates Future, Strides They’ve Made Since 2012

PITTSBURGH -- When A.J. Burnett came to the Pirates, the organization was in much different shape. They were coming off a 72-90 season that...

First Pitch: NL Wild Card Game Shaping Up Like a Hollywood Movie For the Pirates

PITTSBURGH -- There's something about this Pirates' season and the Wild Card matchup with Jake Arrieta that has a Hollywood feel. Every single aspect...

First Pitch: These Pirates Can Win It All

PITTSBURGH -- Neal Huntington was asked on Sunday what position was most important to a successful playoff run. His answer? Starting pitching. "You can do it...

First Pitch: How to Fix the Current Playoff System

PITTSBURGH -- It's now official. The team with the second best record in baseball will host the team with the third best record in...

First Pitch: Neal Huntington Had a Career Year With Value Moves

Last night when I was recapping each position for the 2015 Pirates, one thing stood out to me: Neal Huntington has gotten a ton...

First Pitch: What Could the Pirates Have Done Different to Win the NL Central?

The Pirates are wrapping up a pretty special season. They currently have 96 wins, with three games to go against the Cincinnati Reds, and...

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