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First Rounder Shane Baz “Had So Many Things the Pirates Were Looking For”

PITTSBURGH - Pirates' first round pick Shane Baz turns 18 years old tomorrow. He celebrated today by officially signing with the Pirates, getting a...

Barnett: Despite Results, Tyler Glasnow Showed Some Positive Signs in the Majors

It wasn’t so long ago that Tyler Glasnow and Drew Hutchison were battling it out for the Pirates fifth rotation spot, and the Pirates'...

The Re-Invention of Chad Kuhl

PITTSBURGH — What started this spring as a strategy for dealing with left-handed pitchers has turned into a near-complete evolution of Pirates starter Chad...

Yeudy Garcia Removed from Start with Back Injury; Brandon Waddell Injury Update

ALTOONA, Pa. - Yeudy Garcia was removed in the second inning of Wednesday night's Curve game with a back injury. Manager Michael Ryan provided an...

The Draft Bonus Pools Lead to a College Heavy Approach, But Still Room For Prep Players

The Pirates wrapped up their 2017 draft today, making their final 30 selections in rounds 11-40. The picks on day three were very college-heavy,...

Pirates Notebook: John Jaso’s Special Ability to Perform Well As a Part Time Player

PITTSBURGH — After a moribund start to the 2017 season, John Jaso is on something of a hot streak. The Pirates first baseman and outfielder...

Injury Updates: Cervelli, Stewart, Bastardo, Lindblom, Barnes, Kramer, Tucker

PITTSBURGH — Catcher Francisco Cervelli was reinstated from the seven-day disabled list on Wednesday — the first day he was eligible — as Cervelli...

Andrew McCutchen Looks Like Andrew McCutchen Again

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen is hitting like the Andrew McCutchen of old. He powered two home runs to left field and went 2 for...

Pirates Go Heavy on College Hitters on Day Two of the 2017 MLB Draft

The Pirates completed day two of the 2017 MLB draft, going very college heavy, but taking one high school player -- sixth round prep...

Pirates Notebook: Reflecting on Some Middle Round Draft Picks Currently in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — The MLB Draft’s third through tenth rounds continued on Tuesday, with the Pirates holding eight selections. Compared to the first day, the stakes...

Mitch Keller Throws Bullpen; Barrett Barnes to Disabled List, Adrian Valerio Activated

A few transactions of note today in the minor league system, along with some good new for the Pittsburgh Pirates from down at Pirate...

Pirates Add to Their Strong Pitching Depth, and Fill a System Need on Day One

At the start of the year, I moved across Bradenton, getting closer to Pirate City. That wasn't the goal of the move, just a...

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