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Pirates Playoff Roster Projection: Choosing a Champion

Analysis
This is not a jinx. On this day last year, the Pirates' playoff odds were hovering around 50 percent. Their chances to make the postseason...

A.J. Burnett Twirls Complete Game for 5-1 Pirates Win

Analysis
At long last, A.J. Burnett completed what he started. Nine innings, 110 pitches, wrapping up the Pirates' 5-1 series-winning victory over the Colorado Rockies...

McKenry Has a Career Night at the Plate, But Also Tweaks Knee

Analysis
The Pirates had some unlikely heroes step up in tonight's 7-4 win over the Miami Marlins. The offense was led by Michael McKenry. That's the...

Grilli Placed on DL, Inge Designated for Assignment, Walker and Black Join Pirates

Analysis
The Pirates placed closer Jason Grilli on the 15-day disabled list after he left Monday's game from suffering a right forearm strain. The team...

Injury Updates: Rodriguez, McDonald, Walker, Hughes, McPherson

Injury Updates
Here are some injury updates on some of the Pirates major leaguers. The first two come via Rob Biertempfel and Michael Sanserino on Twitter. **Wandy...

Pirates Notebook: David Wright Talks about Adding Alvarez to Derby

News
There was much dismay, consternation, anger, irritation, even exasperation that National League captain David Wright did not initially select Pedro Alvarez to the 2013...

First Pitch: The Actual Value of Platoons

First Pitch
Last night I wrote about how the problem with the Pirates offense this year has been that three positions in the lineup struggle against...

Pirates Place Neil Walker on Disabled List, Recall Josh Harrison

Analysis
Second baseman Neil Walker has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right side soreness. The Pirates have recalled Josh Harrison, who is...

Pirates Notebook: A’s Speak Highly of Inge, Alvarez Not in Derby

News
The Oakland Athletics start a three-game series against the Pirates tonight at PNC Park, arriving 9-0 against the Bucs and the only Major League...

Pirates Playoff Odds Fall to 86 Percent After Two Series Losses

Analysis
Even though a 2-4 week is not a precursor to COLLAPSE 3.0: THE COLLAPSENING, every loss affects the Pirates' chances of making the playoffs. With...

Pirates’ Defensive Shifts: The Hidden Secret Behind Baseball’s Best Team

Analysis
It's Saturday in Pittsburgh, a hot but tolerable 76-degree evening with a late sunset. Tonight, a full PNC Park will watch Dan Fox beat...

Pirates Notebook: Tabata Returns, Will Burnett Pitch a Rehab Start?

Injury Updates
Jose Tabata is starting in right field Wednesday night as the Pirates take on the Philadelphia Phillies. The outfielder returned to the 25-man roster...
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