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P2Daily: A Shaky Start to a Bullpen With the Potential to Be the Best

The Pirates have the potential for one of the best bullpens in the game. David Bednar has been one of the best relievers over...

Pirates Win and Split With the Phillies, Andrew McCutchen Hits Number 300

The Pittsburgh Pirates wrapped a split series with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday with a 9-2 win. This series was split at two games each,...

MLB Needs a Challenge System For Balls and Strikes, And It Exists in the Minors

I love the challenge system in Triple-A. At the Major League level, if you argue balls and strikes, you immediately get ejected from the game....

Bednar Bounces Back

David Bednar looked fired up tonight. The Pittsburgh Pirates closer entered the 5-2 game in the ninth inning and delivered three 97 MPH fastballs to...

Prospect Watch

Pirates Prospect Watch: It Doesn’t Always Go As Planned

Sometimes you don't see the best results from the best prospects. Sunday's action featured left-handed pitcher Anthony Solometo on the mound for Altoona. The top...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Bubba Chandler Throws Four No Hit Innings

The original plan was for the Pirates to throw all three of their top 100 pitching prospects on Thursday. Jared Jones was scheduled against...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes Strikes Out Eight

Paul Skenes has now thrown 9.1 scoreless innings. He's struck out 19 batters in that time. He's allowed two walks and four hits. What...

Discussion

Saturday Sleepers

Saturday Sleepers: Valentin Linarez Added Velocity and Improved Control in 2023

Valentin Linarez had one of the biggest recorded velocity jumps in minor league baseball last year. Baseball America tracked the year-over-year four-seam velocity gainers from...

Saturday Sleepers: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a 17 year old throw 100 miles an hour”

At the start of the 2023 international signing period, the Pittsburgh Pirates added David Matoma as their first signing out of Uganda. The right-handed...

Saturday Sleepers: Omar Alfonzo is a Catching Prospect to Follow

On March 26, 2023, the Pittsburgh Pirates sent Omar Alfonzo to big league camp for a day. A catcher entering his age 19 season,...

Saturday Sleepers: Garret Forrester Moving Behind the Plate

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pittsburgh Pirates are converting 2023 third round pick Garret Forrester to a catcher, splitting his time between first base and...

ARCHIVES

Francisco Liriano’s 2013-14 Contract Details

Analysis
Earlier this year we learned that Francisco Liriano was due to make $2.125 M in roster bonuses this year, have a $6 M vesting...

Pirates Call Up Felix Pie; Ryan Reid Optioned; Wandy Rodriguez to 60-Day

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up Felix Pie and have added him to tonight's lineup, batting leadoff and playing left-field. Ryan Reid is expected...

Pirates Have Some Interest in Morneau; Yankees Not Discussing Deal

News
Last night I wrote about some of the conflicting reports surrounding Justin Morneau. Jon Morosi wrote that Morneau doesn't think he will be traded....

DSL Prospect Watch: Lucky Thirteen For Pirates2 In Win Over Cubs

Analysis
For a season preview of the Pittsburgh Pirates two Dominican Summer League teams, check out our article here.  For a recap of the DSL All-Star...

First Pitch: The Conflicting Reports on Justin Morneau

First Pitch
Earlier tonight I started getting "Morneau to the Pirates?" tweets. I had no idea where they were coming from, since none of my other...

A.J. Burnett and Pirates Offense Bounce Back Strong for 8-1 Victory

Analysis
SAN DIEGO -- The one-two punch of Francisco Liriano and A.J. Burnett turned around the Pirates' bad-luck losses by leading the charge on back-to-back...

Minor League Schedule: Creasy Looks to Help West Virginia’s Playoff Chances

Analysis
8/21/13 Probables: Nate Baker, Joely Rodriguez, Jason Creasy, Shane Carle. Wei-Chung Wang

Prospect Watch: Stolmy Pimentel Tosses Seven Shutout Innings

Prospect Watch
Top Pitcher: Stolmy Pimentel, Top Hitter: Luis Urena, HR: Dan Gamache, Edwin Espinal

Pat Ludwig Follows Up Pitcher of the Week Honors With Another Gem

Analysis
Last week Pat Ludwig tossed seven shutout innings, giving up just two hits, one walk, and striking out seven. The outing was the second...

Altoona Loses Pitcher’s Duel Against Reading

Analysis
Reading’s Ryan Demmin and Altoona’s David Bromberg found themselves in a pitcher’s duel on Tuesday night at Peoples’ Natural Gas Field. The Fightins scored...

Pirates Notebook: How Justin Wilson and First-Year Relievers Face Long Season

Injury Updates
SAN DIEGO -- If you're trying to pinpoint why the Pirates' bullpen continues to be one of baseball's best, Justin Wilson has shown you. As...

Pirates Playoff Odds: NL Central Could Be St. Louis-Pittsburgh Dead Heat

Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 98-percent chance to make the playoffs and a 36-percent chance to win the National League Central division, according to...
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