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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...

Cole Tucker and the Pirates’ Super Two History

Count me among the many, many fans who were shocked when they saw the news that Cole Tucker was called up to start at...

Morning Report: Top 50 Prospects No Longer in the System

In our preseason top 50 prospects list, there were five players who are no longer with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Since we just released our...

Alen Hanson Claimed Off Waivers by Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have claimed 24-year-old infielder Alen Hanson from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hanson hit .193/.220/.263 in 37 games for the Pirates this...

Williams: Recapping What Went Wrong With Alen Hanson’s Pirates Career

NEW YORK - It was a bit funny listening to part of Clint Hurdle's response to my question about why Alen Hanson didn't get much...

Pirates Notebook: Today’s Moves Were About Getting More Offense From the Bench

NEW YORK - It's no secret that the Pirates have struggled offensively this year. They currently rank 12th in the NL in wRC+ and...

Pirates DFA Alen Hanson, Option Gift Ngoepe; Max Moroff and Phil Gosselin Recalled

The Pittsburgh Pirates made the roster moves official that we heard after Wednesday night's game. Alen Hanson has been designated for assignment. Gift Ngoepe...

Pirates Set to Shake Up Their Bench; Moroff and Gosselin to Join Team in New York

The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to shake up the roster after Wednesday's loss. Alan Saunders reports that Gift Ngoepe will be heading to Indianapolis, and...

Chad Kuhl Doesn’t Have His Best Control, But Pirates Win 6-4

PITTSBURGH — In his short major-league career, Chad Kuhl has had a recurring problem where in some of his starts, he overthrows his sinker....

Pirates Option Jose Osuna to Indianapolis; Hanson and Gosselin Round Out Bench

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced their roster for Opening Day on Sunday morning, making the final four roster moves to get down to 25 players....

Breaking Down the Final Pirates Roster Battles

The Pirates will play a two game series against the Blue Jays this weekend in Montreal, wrapping up their Spring Training schedule. They still...

Notes on Gerrit Cole, Alen Hanson, Juan Nicasio, Yeudy Garcia, New Cuban Pitcher

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pirates played to an 11-11 tie with the Blue Jays today at LECOM, with the most encouraging thing being Gerrit...

Pirates Notebook: Felipe Rivero’s New Approach For Attacking Hitters, Limiting Walks

BRADENTON, Fla. - Felipe Rivero is having a nice spring. After throwing two perfect innings today with three strikeouts, he now has no runs and...