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Pittsburgh Pirates 2013 Season Preview: The Bench
We’ve already touched on the platoons of Garrett Jones/Gaby Sanchez and Travis Snider/Jose Tabata in the previews of the infield and outfield, so for today’s preview of the bench players… Read more
Pirates Projected Among NL’s Top Four Benches
When we last left the Pirates’ pinch hitters, they were bringing down the team’s offense with an astounding lack of punch. The Pirates hit .176 in pinch-hitting situations last season,… Read more
Spring Training 2013 Position Battles: The Bench
With pitchers and catchers reporting today, and Spring Training starting up this week, we will be previewing the position battles to follow throughout the Spring. To keep track of the… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Recap: Shortstop
After deciding to part ways with shortstop Ronny Cedeno, the Pirates upgraded the position defensively last November by bringing Clint Barmes in on a two year deal. The 33-year-old had… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Season Recap: Second Base
Neil Walker was the steady glove at second base for the majority of the season. He appeared in 101 of the first 103 games over the first four months before… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Alvarez Locked in at the Plate; McDonald Needs to Seek Greatness
When Pedro Alvarez is locked in at the plate, watch out. That was no more evident than on Tuesday night at PNC Park. Alvarez had a four hit night, but… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Early Season Bedard Shows Up in Pirates Win
Erik Bedard had two solid outings out of the chute of the All-Star break. The left-hander struggled in the month of June and beginning of July to end the first half of the… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McDonald Bounces Back in Loss; Correia to Make Spot Start
The Pittsburgh Pirates starting staff was one of the best heading into the All-Star break, but have had some struggled in the second half. One of those starting five has… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Morton Not in the Same Place as Last Year
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Right-hander Charlie Morton has been struggling with leaving the ball up during the month of May. After posting a 2.65 ERA over his first three starts in April,… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Options to Spark Offense Could Be Internal
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Pirates entered game action on Wednesday just three games under .500 and four games back in the National League Central Division. What’s kept the club… Read more
