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Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent to throw it overhand. He had an issue with dropping his arm...
Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season. “The health was the biggest focal point of the season,” said Ashcraft at the end of last year’s campaign. “I...

Making Sense of the Recent Moves by the Pirates

At the end of the Winter Meetings, the Pirates made a move that signaled several other future moves. They dealt Charlie Morton for David...

Huntington on Morton, Niese, Hanson, Taillon, Melancon, Nicasio, Goebbert, Cubs

Neal Huntington met with the media today at PirateFest, including our own Sean McCool, and discussed a lot of off-season topics, including today's trade...

Pirates Trade Charlie Morton to the Phillies

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton to the Philadelphia Phillies for right-handed pitcher David Whitehead, according to a Phillies press release. The...

2015 Rotation Recap: Injuries Pushed the Arrival of the Prospects Back a Year

On the surface, it appeared the Pirates did a great job of keeping their rotation healthy this year. **Gerrit Cole pitched a career high 208...

Pirates Lose Divisional Race, While Questions Loom for Charlie Morton

PITTSBURGH -- St. Louis jumped on Charlie Morton early, and Tyler Lyons stymied the Pirates’ offense as the Cardinals trounced the Pirates 11-1, earning...

Pirates Lose Series To Cubs In What Was a Tough Day at the Park

PITTSBURGH - It was a lousy all around day for the Pirates at PNC Park this afternoon, as the Cubs defeated the Pirates 9-6,...

Pirates Loss to Cardinals a Microcosm of the Season For Both Teams

ST. LOUIS -- Heading into this series between the Pirates and the Cardinals, I wrote that the Pirates had to sweep the Cardinals to...

Fourth Inning Haunts Morton As Rockies Shutout Pirates 5-0

PITTSBURGH - It was déjà vu all over again for Charlie Morton The Colorado Rockies salvaged the final game of the three-game set, cruising to...

The Key to Charlie Morton Having Success Against Left-Handers

MIAMI -- On paper, the Pirates had a good plan tonight. They loaded their lineup with guys who have fared well against left-handers, while...

Pirates Shutout Giants Behind Charlie Morton’s Dominant Performance

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates took game one of a four-game set against the Giants, shutting them out 4-0, and increasing their Wild Card lead over...

Charlie Morton Looks Like He’s Back to His 2013 Form

Charlie Morton has battled injuries throughout his career that has made him as erratic as any of the players on the Pirates' roster. There have...

Charlie Morton Taking Ownership in Return

Pittsburgh's starting rotation has received a mid-season addition in each of the last few years that elevated the staff. In 2013, it was Francisco...