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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...
All of the articles on Pirates Prospects this year will be my voice, with the exception of one: Roundtable. I wanted to find a way to give the fans a voice, but in a more structured...

First Pitch: Could Pirates See Royals-Like Success With Best Bullpen in MLB?

The Pirates lost to Madison Bumgarner and the Giants again tonight, although unlike last year's Wild Card game, this time they were able to...

How Joe Blanton Went From Being Retired to One of the Best MLB Relievers

PITTSBURGH -- Pirates' General Manager Neal Huntington and his staff seem to know what they are doing when they acquire a pitcher. When the Pirates’ acquired...

Pirates’ Offense Continues to Pick-Up Starting Rotation in Win Over Arizona

PITTSBURGH -- For much of the 2015 season, it has been the Pirates’ pitching staff that has carried the load while the offense sporadically...

Pirates Designate Vance Worley For Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Vance Worley for assignment to create a spot on the active roster for newly acquired Joe Blanton. So essentially,...

First Pitch: Glasnow Getting the Cole Treatment, 2016 Prospects, Blanton Analysis

I've got to admit, I was very surprised to hear that Tyler Glasnow was getting promoted to Triple-A. It's not that he didn't deserve...

Pirates Acquire Joe Blanton From Royals

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-handed veteran pitcher Joe Blanton from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations. He has made 11 relief appearances...

Exploring the Arsenal – Joe Blanton

Exploring the Arsenal will run prior to each game, providing you with a brief scouting report on the starting pitcher expected to oppose the...

Exploring the Arsenal – Joe Blanton

Exploring the Arsenal will run prior to each game, providing you with a brief scouting report on the starting pitcher expected to oppose the...

The Pirates Have Options To Choose From

We've heard a lot of rumors surrounding A.J. Burnett the last few days, and the latest rumors to come out suggest that the Pittsburgh...

Bucs Bats Silent Again as Duke Loses

Zach Duke pitched a complete game and gave up just three runs. But the Pirates managed just six hits off of Joe Blanton and...