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First Pitch: Where Was the Outrage Over Kang?

A little less than a month ago, I wrote about how MLB needed to add a "Kang Rule", similar to The Posey Rule", after...

First Pitch: Burnett Comments on the Pirates Future, Strides They’ve Made Since 2012

PITTSBURGH -- When A.J. Burnett came to the Pirates, the organization was in much different shape. They were coming off a 72-90 season that...

First Pitch: NL Wild Card Game Shaping Up Like a Hollywood Movie For the Pirates

PITTSBURGH -- There's something about this Pirates' season and the Wild Card matchup with Jake Arrieta that has a Hollywood feel. Every single aspect...

First Pitch: These Pirates Can Win It All

PITTSBURGH -- Neal Huntington was asked on Sunday what position was most important to a successful playoff run. His answer? Starting pitching. "You can do it...

First Pitch: How to Fix the Current Playoff System

PITTSBURGH -- It's now official. The team with the second best record in baseball will host the team with the third best record in...

First Pitch: Neal Huntington Had a Career Year With Value Moves

Last night when I was recapping each position for the 2015 Pirates, one thing stood out to me: Neal Huntington has gotten a ton...

First Pitch: What Could the Pirates Have Done Different to Win the NL Central?

The Pirates are wrapping up a pretty special season. They currently have 96 wins, with three games to go against the Cincinnati Reds, and...

First Pitch: The Wild Card Game Will Be Tough, But the Pirates Can Win

I wrote about Jake Arrieta a lot over the weekend while I was in Chicago. I talked about what a difficult pitcher he has...

First Pitch: This Isn’t a One Year Problem With the NL Central and the Wild Card

About a month ago I wrote about how MLB needs to change their playoff format. The NL playoffs are all but wrapped up, and will...

First Pitch: With One Week to Go, the Pirates Control Their Own Destiny

CHICAGO -- The Pirates enter the final week of the season with a rare opportunity -- they control their own destiny. They lost to...

First Pitch: Mark Melancon and the Idea of Selling High on Relievers

If you've read this site over the years, then you'll already know my stance on relievers and small market teams. I feel that the...

First Pitch: Does Jake Arrieta Make the Rest of the Season Meaningless?

The Pirates enter their weekend series against the Cubs with a magic number of 7 to clinch home field in the Wild Card game....

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