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If you're looking for something to lift your spirits each day in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, might I suggest taking a look at the pitching. Anywhere. Any level. At the Major League level, the Pirates have a 3.55...
Pittsburgh Pirates flame throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman was suspended for two games, after being ejected earlier this week for arguing the strike zone with an umpire. I wrote about the ejection earlier in the week, noting how...

If 2020 is Lost, What Could 2021 Payroll Look Like?

Recently, Craig Edwards at FanGraphs broke down what team payrolls could project at for 2021 if a shortened 2020 season were to take place....

The Final Roster Spots and the Endowment Effect

I am constantly watching over the roster, and one of the main aspects I’ve been keeping my eye on this offseason is how the...

Winter Leagues: Recap of All 24 Pittsburgh Pirates Who Played Winter Ball

A total of 24 current Pittsburgh Pirates played winter ball this off-season, ranging from Randy Romero, who won the Dominican Summer League MVP award,...

Revisiting Frank Coonelly’s Arbitration Comments

Friday was kind of like Christmas to me. I got to update my payroll spreadsheet with official salary figures for the eight players on...

Winter Leagues: A Look at the Pirates in the Dominican at the All-Star Break

Only three Pittsburgh Pirates saw action in winter ball and nothing of note happened, so I took a look at the results from the...

Winter Leagues: Luis Escobar Makes His Second Start in Colombia

Wednesday's winter league action from the players for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In Colombia, Luis Escobar got the start. He cruised through three scoreless innings, then...

Winter Leagues: Robbie Glendinning Helps Australia to Victory Over Team USA; Gonzalez Set for Surgery Today

Winter League action from Tuesday night for players from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Erik Gonzalez had his injured foot checked out by the Pirates on Tuesday...

Winter Leagues: Cody Ponce and Robbie Glendinning Continue on in Premier12 Tournament; Update on Erik Gonzalez

In the Premier12 tournament, team USA moved on to the Super Round on Monday and Cody Ponce got the start. He had a rough...

Winter Leagues: Erik Gonzalez Suffers a Left Foot Fracture

Winter league action over the last two days for players from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Saturday In the Dominican, Leones del Escogido announced that Erik Gonzalez suffered...

Winter Leagues: Pablo Reyes Hits a Walk-Off Home Run; Luis Escobar Debuts in Colombia

Winter league action from Friday night for players from the Pittsburgh Pirates includes two debuts in Colombia and some heroics from Pablo Reyes. In the...

Winter Leagues: Pablo Reyes Returns Strong from Ankle Injury

Winter League and Premier12 action for players from the Pittsburgh Pirates over the last two days. Tuesday Two long-time Pirates players who just became minor league...

Winter Leagues: Five Pittsburgh Pirates See Winter Action Over the Last Two Days

Winter recaps for the Pittsburgh Pirates in winter ball over the last two days, plus those playing in the Premier12 tournament that runs through...