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Who Would Be On Your Playoff Roster?

The playoffs are coming up next week, which starts the discussion of playoff rosters. If you're unfamiliar with the rules for selecting a playoff...

Gerrit Cole Continues His Ace-Like Month of September

There weren't many innings where tonight's game was in question. The only time it was really close was in the sixth inning. Gerrit Cole...

Pirates Open 11-Game Homestand with 3-1 Victory

While the Chicago Cubs took an early 1-0 lead Thursday night, the Pirates (85-61) appeared in control of the team's series-opener throughout. Jeff Locke...

First Pitch: Pirates Have Solved One of This Year’s Biggest Problems

I've had a lot of campaigns this year when it comes to the Pirates. Jeff Locke will regress. Charlie Morton deserves to be in...

Byrd Homers in Debut, Morton Fires a Gem as Pirates Win 7-1

Marlon Byrd didn't have the game-winning hit or even the knockout blow, really, when the Pirates beat the Brewers Wednesday. But, the Pirates' newest...

Pirates Notebook: Why Tony Sanchez Has to Earn 26 from 59

SAN FRANCISCO -- Baseball, as we like to say, is a game of numbers. For no one is that more true than for Scott...

Pirates Notebook: Taking San Francisco’s Championship Atmosphere Home

SAN FRANCISCO -- As the Pirates went in front of the sold-out home of the defending World Champions to grab a five-run victory, the thermometer...

Pirates Light Up Giants’ Cain, Mijares for 11 Hits in 10-5 Win

SAN FRANCISCO -- If America's coldest summer is in San Francisco, the chill did not reach the Pirates' bats. The Bucs offense heated up...

Rationalizing the Value of RISP Issues

Much has been made lately of the Pirates' issues in the area of batting with runners in scoring position. We've talked about it, and...

First Pitch: Do the Pirates Finally Have the Best 25 Men in Pittsburgh?

There has been a lot of talk from various Pirates writers about having the "best 25" in Pittsburgh. You could make a strong argument...

Pirates Playoff Roster Projection: Choosing a Champion

This is not a jinx. On this day last year, the Pirates' playoff odds were hovering around 50 percent. Their chances to make the postseason...

Harper’s Walkoff Homer Lifts Nationals 9-7 over Pirates

Thursday's sweep attempt of the Washington Nationals was one of the wildest games of the season. The Nationals (49-53) walked off winners 9-7 on...