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Pirates Ride Jones’ River Shot, Superb Bullpen To 5-4 Comeback Win

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When PNC Park was built in 2001 along the North Shore of the Allegheny River, the Pirates erected a sign on the right-field wall...

First Pitch: Thoughts on the Bullpen, Mercer, Taillon, Cole, and the Reds

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Thursday is podcast recording day, which means I spent most of my time today writing articles for the site, recording tomorrow's show, and editing...

Pirates Notebook: Hurdle Not Too Worried About Reliever Innings

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The performance of the bullpen has played a role in the the Pirates' winning ways, especially given the many close games they have won....

Walker’s Homer Breaks Stalemate, Pirates Beat Tigers 1-0

Analysis
Before we get to the game's pivotal moment, I should praise the work of Clint Hurdle to counteract my usual desire to bury him. Eyebrows...

First Pitch: Like the Pirates Pitching Staff? Thank Neal Huntington.

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Dave Littlefield has not been in the general manager's office for over five years, but his impact on this Pirates team can still be...

First Pitch: Runs Tough to Come By in Burnett Starts

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A.J. Burnett has pitched like a staff ace so far in 2013 but does not have the record to show for it. Granted, wins and...

P3 Episode 5: Polanco the Top Prospect? Can Pirates Keep Winning? Mark Melancon Interview

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Episode five of The Pirates Prospects Podcast can be downloaded or streamed below. This week's episode includes analysis from Tom Bragg (@TomBraggSports) and James...

Francisco Liriano Digs Up A Gem In 1-0 Pirates Win

Analysis
Slider. Changeup. Slider. Slider. Slider. Slider. Slider. Changeup. Changeup. Slider. Changeup. Slider. Slider. Slider. Changeup. Slider. Slider. Fastball! Slider. Those were the pitches Francisco Liriano...

Pirates Win Series on Locke’s Sharp Start, Alvarez’s Homer

Analysis
It's a negative that the Pirates could only score eight runs in three games against the Houston Astros, baseball's worst run-preventing team. It's a...

Pirates Lose 4-2: Andrew McCutchen, A.J. Burnett Still Good at Baseball

Analysis
Seeing the Houston Astros again must make the Pirates nostalgic for last year, when Andrew McCutchen and A.J. Burnett strapped the team to their...

Pirates Notebook: Robbie Grossman Finally Comes To Pittsburgh

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Outfielder Robbie Grossman will make his PNC Park debut Friday night in the leadoff spot, five years after the Pirates drafted him in the...

First Pitch: The Common, Yet Wrong Way to Manage a Bullpen

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After today's game, Clint Hurdle announced that he would only be using Jason Grilli and Mark Melancon when the team is ahead. Hurdle didn't...
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