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Snider’s Grand Slam Explodes Twitter, Or Does It?

Snider’s Grand Slam Explodes Twitter, Or Does It?

I think one of the great things about the way we use technology to follow sports is the ability to take a step back and observe the way the masses… Read more »

Travis Snider’s Grand Slam Lifts Pirates to 5-4 Win

Travis Snider’s Grand Slam Lifts Pirates to 5-4 Win

On a night that was hot, then rainy, then blustery, Travis Snider’s swing was the real force of nature. Snider didn’t start against right-hander Matt Garza, but the Cubs bullpen… Read more »

Pirates Notebook: Jeff Karstens Talks Rehab, Role With Team

Pirates Notebook: Jeff Karstens Talks Rehab, Role With Team

Pitcher Jeff Karstens threw a bullpen session Tuesday afternoon in his continued rehabilitation back to the Major Leagues. Karstens is scheduled to make another rehab start Thursday or Friday. In… Read more »

Pirates Win Series on Locke’s Sharp Start, Alvarez’s Homer

Pirates Win Series on Locke’s Sharp Start, Alvarez’s Homer

It’s a negative that the Pirates could only score eight runs in three games against the Houston Astros, baseball’s worst run-preventing team. It’s a negative that that they could only… Read more »

Pirates Notebook: Andrew McCutchen Scratched From Lineup

Pirates Notebook: Andrew McCutchen Scratched From Lineup

What a two months it has been for Starling Marte. The Pirates left fielder has evolved from a potential-packed-but-raw leadoff hitter to a possible All-Star. Marte was set to have… Read more »

First Pitch: Should Jose Tabata Be the Everyday Right Fielder?

First Pitch: Should Jose Tabata Be the Everyday Right Fielder?

So far this season the Pittsburgh Pirates have been using Travis Snider most of the time against right-handers. However, when a lefty is on the mound, Snider is on the… Read more »

Snider Goes Swimming as Pirates Pound Brewers 7-1

Snider Goes Swimming as Pirates Pound Brewers 7-1

Let’s not mince words. The Pirates pummeled Milwaukee on Thursday. It was a strange game, to say the least. Just to give you an idea of how strange I’ll share this note… Read more »

First Pitch: Garrett Jones/Gaby Sanchez Could be the New Moneyball

First Pitch: Garrett Jones/Gaby Sanchez Could be the New Moneyball

I’ve talked about platoons a lot this week, first questioning whether Travis Snider should be in a platoon, then pointing out all of the different platoon candidates the Pirates have…. Read more »

First Pitch: Who Wants to Hit a Left-Hander?

First Pitch: Who Wants to Hit a Left-Hander?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a problem. The team has four spots on the field which could require a platoon, due to the fact that they have so many players who… Read more »

First Pitch: Should Travis Snider Be Starting Against Left-Handers?

First Pitch: Should Travis Snider Be Starting Against Left-Handers?

It’s a question I get often: Why isn’t Travis Snider starting against left-handers? Sometimes it’s straight up. Sometimes it’s wondering if he’s really done enough to establish a trend in… Read more »