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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...

Pirates’ Prospects and the Peter Principle

For anyone who has ever worked in any kind of professional setting, we all have seen it—an employee who is in way over their...

Williams: Can the Pirates Get it Right With Mitch Keller?

It's difficult looking at a pitching leaderboard these days if you follow the Pirates. There are currently 149 pitchers in the majors who have thrown...

A Look at Recent Highly Anticipated Pitching Debuts for the Pirates

Sometime soon, the Pittsburgh Pirates will call up right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller. A lot of signs point to Monday's doubleheader in Cincinnati being his...

Cole Tucker and the Pirates’ Super Two History

Count me among the many, many fans who were shocked when they saw the news that Cole Tucker was called up to start at...

Williams: Comparing the Returns in the Gerrit Cole and Chris Archer Deals

In the last six months, the Pirates have traded one top of the rotation pitcher away and have traded for one top of the...

Williams: Revisiting Why the Pirates Traded Gerrit Cole

Right after the Pirates added Chris Archer and Keone Kela at the trade deadline, there were questions wondering why they traded Gerrit Cole and...

Williams: Revisiting Why the Pirates Traded Andrew McCutchen

There was a common question about the Pirates after they were buyers at this year's trade deadline: "Why did they trade Gerrit Cole and...

Williams: Unless They Adjust, the Pirates Will Waste Jameson Taillon and Mitch Keller

I'm not that worried about Mitch Keller's recent struggles. At least not in the sense of his long-term upside. Keller gave up three runs and...

Gajtka: It’s Early, But Gerrit Cole Looks Like One That Got Away

PITTSBURGH -- I haven't exactly been reserved about my feelings on Gerrit Cole's dynamic first few starts for the Astros. https://twitter.com/MattGajtka/status/985004954992685056 Pardon the (self-edited) language there --...

Williams: What Can the Pirates Learn From Gerrit Cole and Charlie Morton’s Success With the Astros?

It's hard to ignore what's going on in Houston right now with former Pirates pitchers Gerrit Cole and Charlie Morton. Morton joined the Astros last...

Gerrit Cole: “A Lot of the Things That David Freese Said Were Right”

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — On Friday, Pirates third baseman David Freese told his truth in regards to the practices of the Pirates’ front...

Gerrit Cole Notes: Future Trades, Untouchable Prospects, and Cole’s Value

Gerrit Cole was traded by the Pirates to the Astros on Saturday in a deal that brought back Colin Moran, Joe Musgrove, Michael Feliz,...