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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...

First Pitch: Pirates Need to Find the Next Mark Melancon This Off-Season

Last week I recapped the 2016 season for the pitching staff, along with a look ahead to 2017 and beyond. The Pirates could use...

2016 Bullpen Recap: Tony Watson Was a Microcosm of the Pirates’ Struggles

The bullpen was a huge strength for the Pirates during the 2015 season. They finished second in the NL in fWAR, first in ERA,...

First Pitch: Why the Pirates Bullpen Might Be Better After the Melancon Trade

The Pirates traded Mark Melancon today in a deal that was largely about getting future value for a guy who would be leaving after...

Neal Huntington Discusses the Mark Melancon Trade

The Pirates made their first trade around the deadline today, dealing Mark Melancon to the Washington Nationals for left-handed reliever Felipe Rivero, and left-handed...

Pirates Trade Mark Melancon to Nationals

Yesterday we heard that the Pittsburgh Pirates were getting interest on Mark Melancon, with the Nationals, Indians, and Giants as teams who were pursuing...

Multiple Teams Reportedly Pursuing Mark Melancon

The trade deadline rumors will be heating up this weekend, and already today there has been a big trade, with Andrew Cashner going to...

Pirates Notes: Andrew McCutchen Will Get a Much Needed Break This Week

PITTSBURGH — For the first time in six years, Andrew McCutchen will get a break. The Pirates outfielder has been an All-Star selection for...

Giles: The Pirates’ Bullpen Is Helping Guide Their Recent Success

The Pirates have had some sustained success over the last two weeks. It started with the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers last month,...

Mark Melancon Named to NL All-Star Team

The National League All-Star team was announced on Tuesday afternoon and Mark Melancon is the lone representative of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is his...

Niese and Nicasio Lead Pirates to Sweep the Mets in a Doubleheader

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates swept a two-game doubleheader against the New York Mets Tuesday night, winning both games by a 3-1 score. The Pirates have...

Pirates Notes: Polanco and Vogelsong Updates, Melancon Gets a Needed Break

MIAMI - Gregory Polanco was scratched from Wednesday night's game with left foot discomfort, after fouling a ball off his foot in his final...

First Pitch: What is Leading to the Bullpen Struggles For the Pirates?

The Pirates have had some bullpen problems this year. They've had some rotation problems as well, but the solution there is easy -- wait...