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The Pirates have the potential for one of the best bullpens in the game. David Bednar has been one of the best relievers over the last few years, while Aroldis Chapman has one of the best...
The strength of this Pittsburgh Pirates team is clearly on the pitching side. The top prospects in the system are pitchers. The depth of the system is mostly pitching. The sleepers in the system are even...

Pirates Request Unconditional Release Waivers for Francisco Cervelli

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that they have requested unconditional release waivers on catcher Francisco Cervelli, with the purpose of giving him his unconditional release. https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1164600953187778564 The...

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...

How Much Payroll Can the Pirates Trade Away?

Well, as Ron Burgundy might say, “That escalated quickly.” This wasn’t a topic I anticipated visiting quite this early, but after the entire pitching staff’s...

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...

Francisco Cervelli Placed on Injured List; Stallings and Osuna Join Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates made four moves ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Francisco Cervelli was placed on the 7-day injured list....

Francisco Cervelli Leaves Early After Hit-By-Pitch

Catcher Francisco Cervelli left Tuesday night's game against the Texas Rangers in the second inning after being hit by an Adrian Sampson pitch on...

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....

Williams: The Pros and Cons of Trading Francisco Cervelli

The Pirates had the best catching duo in the majors in 2018. Francisco Cervelli had a 3.3 fWAR, which ranked 3rd out of all...

Pirates are Reportedly Open to Trading Francisco Cervelli

Jeff Passan from Yahoo Sports is reporting that the Pittsburgh Pirates are opening to trading catcher Francisco Cervelli, according to his league sources. https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1067982510603321345 This shouldn't...

Pirates Activate Francisco Cervelli; Option Jacob Stallings

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated Francisco Cervelli from the disabled list (concussion) on Thursday afternoon in time for tonight's game against the New York Mets....

Francisco Cervelli Activated from Disabled List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated catcher Francisco Cervelli from the disabled list prior to Sunday's game. To make room on the 25-man roster, Jacob Stallings...

Francisco Cervelli Receives Warm Welcome During Rehab Start in Altoona

ALTOONA, Pa. - Francisco Cervelli began a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on Thursday night. He was the designated hitter and batted third in the...