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Jordan Lyles Has the Inside Track For the Pirates’ Fifth Starter Role in 2019

When the Pirates agreed to a deal last week with right-handed pitcher Jordan Lyles, there was some uncertainty about his role. Was he added...

Pirates Reportedly Have Interest in Troy Tulowitzki

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Pittsburgh Pirates have interest in free agent shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. According to a Major League scout, a reunion...

Winter Leagues: Alfredo Reyes Continues to Put Up Strong Stats in the Dominican

On Sunday night in the Dominican, Stephen Alemais played his second game. After going 0-for-2 with an error at second base in his debut...

Shendrik Apostel Gives the Pirates a Prospect with Huge Power Potential

Back in July of 2015, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed a 16-year-old third baseman from Curacao named Sherten Apostel for a $200,000 bonus, making him...

Winter Leagues: Stephen Alemais Makes His Winter Debut; Osuna Hits Walk-Off Homer

In the Dominican on Saturday night, Stephen Alemais made his winter debut. He was drafted last year by Estrellas Orientales, but had not played...

Gage Hinsz Wraps Up His Winter in Puerto Rico with a Strong Performance

After missing the 2018 season due to open heart surgery, the Pittsburgh Pirates sent 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Gage Hinsz to Puerto Rico to play...

Pirates Acquire Right-Handed Pitcher Cristofer Melendez from Padres

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-handed pitcher Cristofer Melendez from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations. This is an interesting deal because you...

Quiet Rule 5 Draft for Pirates, As They Make Two Minor League Selections and Lose Two Players

The MLB Rule 5 draft is at noon today. The Pittsburgh Pirates go into the day with an open spot on their 40-man roster....

Winter Leagues: Gage Hinsz Continues His Winter Dominance with Six Shutout Innings

In Puerto Rico on Wednesday night, Gage Hinsz continued his brilliant comeback from open heart surgery back in May. He tossed six shutout innings...

Williams: The Pirates Have a Chance to Do It Right This Time

Three years ago today, the Pirates traded Charlie Morton to the Phillies in exchange for David Whitehead. Looking back at my thoughts on the...

Winter Leagues: Erik Gonzalez Picks Up the Game-Winning Hit on Tuesday Night

On Tuesday night in the Dominican, Erik Gonzalez and Pablo Reyes were in opposing dugouts and it was Gonzalez who came out on top....

Pirates Agree to One-Year Deal with Right-Handed Pitcher Jordan Lyles

Joel Sherman is reporting that the Pittsburgh Pirates are close to signing free agent right-handed pitcher Jordan Lyles, who split the 2018 season between...