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Jordan Luplow’s Production Outweighs Lack of Triple-A Experience

INDIANAPOLIS — He hasn’t been in Triple-A for even a full month, but Jordan Luplow is heading to the major leagues. Luplow will join the...

Logan Hill Placed on Disabled List; Updates on Austin Meadows and Max Kranick

The Altoona Curve placed outfielder Logan Hill on the disabled list with a fractured left hand, which occurred on a hit-by-pitch in yesterday's game. Hill...

Joel Hanrahan’s Transition From MLB All-Star to Rookie League Pitching Coach

BRISTOL, Va. - It is neither uncommon nor surprising that most minor league coaching staffs include one or more former major leaguers, ranging from...

Prospect Notebook: Weiss Will Play Some First Base; Luplow OK After Scary HBP

INDIANAPOLIS — He’s not sure the last time he played first base, if ever, but Erich Weiss finds himself at that position now. At least...

Barnett: Gerrit Cole’s Enigmatic 2017 Season

As a flurry of trade rumors continue to surround the surging Pirates, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Gerrit Cole is unlikely to be dealt...

Barrett Barnes is Using Naysayers as Motivation in Return From Latest Injury

INDIANAPOLIS — He has two options: fight or flight. Well, really just one option is viable for Barrett Barnes after suffering another hamstring injury. Fight. Fight to...

Gregory Polanco Leaves Friday Night’s Game Early

Gregory Polanco left Friday night's game against the Colorado Rockies early after running out a grounder in the fourth inning. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced...

Blake Cederlind’s Move to Bullpen May Be His Saving Grace

CHARLESTON, WV - Blake Cederlind’s 2017 season hasn’t lived up to expectations, and the once-promising starter has been moved back to the West Virginia...

A First Look at 2017 Pirates Draft Picks Hunter Stratton and Alex Manasa

BRISTOL, Va. - When I go to a baseball game, I am there to observe, evaluate, and analyze. But please don’t let that fool...

Pirates Complete a Four Game Sweep of the Brewers, Getting Back in the NL Central Race

PITTSBURGH — Last Friday, before the Pirates began a seven-game homestand against the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers, there was a feeling that...

Pirates Notebook: Rotation is on an Impressive Run, Moroff Returns to the Lineup

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates are on a pretty incredible run when it comes to their starting pitchers. Since the beginning of the 2017 season, they’ve...

MLB’s Home Run Increase: Is the Baseball Juiced, or is Something Else Happening?

PITTSBURGH -- If you haven’t heard the news, there’s something up with the baseball. Both The Ringer and FiveThirtyEight have published stories in the last month...

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