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We all follow the game of baseball for a different reason. It typically relates to our childhood. The game has a certain energy level and flow. There's a progression from nothing-nothing, no men on base, to...
Jared Jones throws an elite fastball, an elite slider, and showed promise with his curveball and changeup development this spring. He's a top 100 prospect. He's a rookie of the year candidate from the start of the...

The Hidden Value of Erik Kratz

PITTSBURGH — Since being acquired from the Los Angeles Angels earlier this month, Erik Kratz hasn’t made much of an impression with his bat....

Giles: How Much Do the Pirates Miss Francisco Cervelli Right Now?

As we’ve covered extensively in previous articles, Francisco Cervelli picked up last year where Russell Martin left off, earning a multi-year contract extension that...

Good Locke, Bad Locke, or Just Bad Luck?

PITTSBURGH — Jeff Locke’s last seven starts have been a Jekyll and Hyde performance worthy of Robert Louis Stevenson. In four straight wins from May...

Pirates Are an Erik Kratz Injury Away From Sean Rodriguez Catching

CHICAGO - The Pirates lost 4-3 to the Cubs tonight, continuing their recent slump by going 1-9 in their last ten games, and 5-16...

Neal Huntington Discusses Pirates Bullpen Struggles and the Erik Kratz Trade

PITTSBURGH - The Pirates' bullpen has been a frustrating mess for most of the season. The back-end of the bullpen, which features talented, experienced arms,...

Pirates Notes: Erik Kratz Starts Today After a Whirlwind Weekend

PITTSBURGH - Catcher Erik Kratz, who was acquired by the Pirates Saturday from the Los Angeles Angels, will start tonight and catch Jon Niese for...

Pirates Place Francisco Cervelli on the DL After Hamate Surgery, Acquire Erik Kratz

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed starting catcher Francisco Cervelli on the 15-day disabled list with a broken hamate bone in his left hand, per...

This Date in Pirates History: June 15- Part Two

Part one of today's "This Date" article covers nine Pittsburgh Pirates trades. That article can be read here. In part two, we have six...

Burres Pitches 8 Shutout Inning For Indians

Indianapolis Indians  2,  Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs  0 Brian Burres earned his 5th win of the season tonight, but his first of the season at...

Indians Struggle Against Pigs’ Pitching

Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs  3,  Indianapolis Indians  1 The Indianapolis Indians scored early tonight at Victory Field, but the Iron Pigs came from behind to...

Game 53 Recap: Harrison Keys Late Rally

The Pirates were held at bay by Mets starter R.A. Dickey through seven innings. James McDonald pitched well but exited trailing 1-0. The offense...

Phillies Invite Brandon Moss to Spring Training

The Philadelphia Phillies have announced 12 Spring Training invitees, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.  Two of those players are former Pittsburgh Pirates players...