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Neal Huntington Discusses the Pirates Budget, Andrew McCutchen, Jung Ho Kang

David Todd had Pirates' General Manager Neal Huntington on his show yesterday for two segments, reviewing the 2016 season and discussing some of the...

First Pitch: One Way Or Another, Andrew McCutchen Needs to Be Moved

There were two rumors that came out this evening about Andrew McCutchen. The first was that the Pirates shopped him at the deadline to...

First Pitch: What is the Best Outfield Position For Andrew McCutchen on the Pirates?

Last week I started off the 2016 outfield recaps by writing that Andrew McCutchen shouldn't be playing center field anymore for the Pirates. There...

2016 Center Field Recap: Pirates Need to Move Andrew McCutchen Off Center Field

It would probably be an understatement to say that Andrew McCutchen had a down year. Statistically speaking, he had the worst year of his...

First Pitch: How Can the Pirates Improve Their Defense in 2017?

It's pretty obvious that the Pirates need to upgrade their pitching this off-season. Their starting rotation under-performed on a widespread level in 2016, with...

Should the Pirates Trade Andrew McCutchen This Off-Season?

It's funny how much things can change in baseball in just one year. A year ago, if you wrote about trading Andrew McCutchen in...

Welcome Back, Andrew McCutchen

For most of the 2016 season, the Pirates have seen their best player slumping. Andrew McCutchen has been one of the best players in...

Gerrit Cole Goes the Distance, McCutchen and Kang Break Out Bats in Pirates Win

PITTSBURGH — In a season full of unrequited hope, Wednesday night was a night of catharsis for the Pirates. Gerrit Cole earned his first...

Liriano’s Struggles and a Lack of Timely Hitting Lead to a Pirates Loss

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates got to Felix Hernandez early and often, touching the Seattle Mariners ace for nine hits over six innings, but they...

What Has Led to Andrew McCutchen’s Plate Patience Struggles This Year?

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen drew a walk against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday night. He has just 35 unintentional walks on the season through 96 games....

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...

Pirates Notes: Outfield Positioning Has Helped McCutchen’s Arm

PITTSBURGH -- Since the beginning of the season, the Pirates have been experimenting with a new outfield alignment that involves a shallower positioning across...