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The Pittsburgh Pirates won in extra innings on Opening Day, beating the Miami Marlins by a 6-5 score after a Jared Triolo RBI single in the top of the 12th inning. The Pirates played comeback the entire...
Normally, I do a pre-season analysis, where I fill in my own depth chart and playing time estimates for the upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates season, along with ZiPS projected WAR totals. This year, I'm looking at the...

An Early Look at an Estimated 2020 Payroll

Once any realistic hopes are gone for playoff contention, there’s not much left to look forward to in sports, especially if a team falls...

Pirates Recall Geoff Hartlieb and Yefry Ramirez

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-handed pitchers Yefry Ramirez and Geoff Hartlieb from Indianapolis. To make room on the active roster, Montana DuRapau and...

Pirates Recall Alex McRae; Luis Escobar Optioned to Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added right-handed pitcher Alex McRae to the 25-man roster ahead of Thursday's afternoon game against the St Louis Cardinals. To...

Examining Optional Assignments and the Pirates

There are plenty of roster intricacies in the Major League Baseball Rulebook that can be difficult to understand in theory and application: Designated for...

Pirates Recall Dovydas Neverauskas; Option Alex McRae to Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-handed pitcher Dovydas Neverauskas prior to Tuesday's game. To make room on the roster, right-handed pitcher Alex McRae was sent...

Injury Impact to the Pirates’ Payroll

It’s no secret—injuries have significantly derailed the Pirates’ season. Many weren’t overly hopeful about the team’s chances this year, but many predicted at least...

Pirates Add Richard Rodriguez and Alex McRae to Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates made some roster moves prior to game one of the doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds. Mitch Keller is slated to join...

Three Pirates Earn Pitcher of the Week Honors

The Pittsburgh Pirates received some strong pitching performances throughout the minors last week. That landed them three Pitcher of the Week award winners. Alex...

Pirates Make Five Cuts, Including Cole Tucker and Jason Martin

The Pittsburgh Pirates made five cuts on Tuesday morning, optioning shortstop Cole Tucker, outfielder Jason Martin and pitchers Aaron Slegers and Jesus Liranzo to...

A Look at the Non-Roster Invites for the Pirates and Their Chances of an Opening Day Spot

On Thursday, we asked readers to submit questions for a Pirates Q&A. We received a great response to the post and started answering those...

Pirates Announce a Large Group of Non-Roster Invites to Spring Training

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced a large group of non-roster invites to Spring Training on Saturday morning. That group includes first baseman Will Craig, third...

Alex McRae Clears Waivers; Sent Outright to Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that right-handed pitcher Alex McRae has cleared waivers and he has been sent outright to Indianapolis. They also announced that...