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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...

Examining Optional Assignments and the Pirates

There are plenty of roster intricacies in the Major League Baseball Rulebook that can be difficult to understand in theory and application: Designated for...

Injury Impact to the Pirates’ Payroll

It’s no secret—injuries have significantly derailed the Pirates’ season. Many weren’t overly hopeful about the team’s chances this year, but many predicted at least...

Examining the Pirates’ Catching Depth

BRADENTON, Fla. - Elias Diaz is still out with an undisclosed illness, which has now put him in question for the Opening Day roster....

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...

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...

Mother’s Day Was a Very Special Day For Elias Diaz This Year

PITTSBURGH — As has been tradition since 2006, MLB players wore pink hats, socks, spikes, and undershirts, wear a pink ribbon on their chest...

Nick Kingham’s New Slider Helped Fuel a Near Perfect MLB Debut

PITTSBURGH — Nick Kingham got really close to the majors in 2015. He posted a 3.58 ERA in Triple-A in 2014 and returned to...

Williams: The Pirates Are Getting Good Performances From Some Key Prospects

It's hard to say at this point how competitive the Pirates will be in 2018. If the first two weeks of the season are to...

Should Elias Diaz Be Getting More Playing Time After His Hot Start?

PHILADELPHIA — It looks like for the first time in a long time, the Pirates might have a backup catcher that is pushing for...

Facing First Losing Streak, Pirates Got Timely Depth Charge

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates had run into their first real roadblock of their 2018 season, having lost two miserable, blustery games to the Rockies...

Elias Diaz Added a New Leg Kick at the Plate; Can It Help Him Be More Than a Backup?

BRADENTON, Fla. - Elias Diaz is going to get his shot in the majors this year. The catcher has already spent time in the majors...

Elias Diaz Says His Mother is Doing Well, and is Working to Get His Family Out of Venezuela

BRADENTON, Fla. - About a week ago, Elias Diaz was reaching the end of an unthinkable situation. His mother had been kidnapped, and was...