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Author: Matt Gajtka

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...

Gajtka: Numbers Say Pirates Fans Aren’t Dead, Just Hibernating

The numbers beggared belief, but they were real. According to reporting by Maury Brown of Forbes.com, of the 29 Major League Baseball franchises, the Pirates attracted...

Gajtka: Clint Hurdle Remains Face, Voice Of Pirates … For Now

Who's the face of the Pirates? If that sort of figurative, unanswerable question appeals to you, it's a heck of a debate as we pass...

Gajtka: Stats Play Role, But SABR Convention Much More Than That

PITTSBURGH -- A longtime columnist here in town recently asked if sabermetrics have taken the fun out of baseball. I'd rather devote my time to more...

Gajtka: Ten Years Down The Line, Has Anything Gotten Better For Pirates?

More than a few times this season, I've had flashbacks to 2008. Ten years ago, the Pirates' lineup was respectable enough, with five of their...

Good Start Down The Drain? Pirates Ride All-Around Slump Into June

This is all Austin Meadows' fault, clearly. Since the rookie outfielder was called up for the Pirates' May 18 home game against the Padres, Pittsburgh...

Gajtka: Pirates Handled Tricky Slide Controversy Appropriately

I have not played Major League Baseball. I have not ever played a legitimate baseball game, in fact. (Hope you don't think less of...

Live Discussion: Pirates vs. Cubs, 7:05 p.m.

PITTSBURGH -- Major League Baseball has ruled in the Pirates' favor regarding the Anthony Rizzo slide, although I bet that's little consolation to the...

Anthony Rizzo’s Questionable Takeout Of Elias Díaz Highlights Rule Confusion

PITTSBURGH -- From the moment Anthony Rizzo changed course on his way to home plate in the eighth inning Monday, any sports fan (or...

Pirates Acting With More Urgency Than Usual? Recent Moves Say ‘Yes’

PITTSBURGH -- After rising as high as nine games over .500 in mid-May, the Pirates have sagged as June approaches, but you can't accuse...

Live Discussion: Cubs 7, Pirates 0

PITTSBURGH -- We've reached Memorial Day, one of those unofficial checkpoints of the Major League Baseball season juxtaposed against perhaps our most solemn holiday...

Joe Musgrove’s First Start A Breath Of Fresh Air For Pirates’ Rotation

PITTSBURGH -- In Joe Musgrove's second-to-last rehab start in the minor leagues, he had to throw an extra 'inning' in the Indianapolis Indians' bullpen...

Live Discussion: Pirates 8, Cardinals 1

PITTSBURGH -- At long last, in Game 50 of the 2018 season, the Pirates will get their first look at Joe Musgrove in their...

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