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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...

If 2020 is Lost, What Could 2021 Payroll Look Like?

Recently, Craig Edwards at FanGraphs broke down what team payrolls could project at for 2021 if a shortened 2020 season were to take place....

Pirates’ Service Time Implications After Deal

What better to think about while the world is burning down around us than MLB Service Time, right? Honestly, I was looking forward to...

The Final Roster Spots and the Endowment Effect

I am constantly watching over the roster, and one of the main aspects I’ve been keeping my eye on this offseason is how the...

Injury Updates from the Pirates on Gregory Polanco, Jason Martin, Jameson Taillon and More

The Pittsburgh Pirates gave injury updates to the local media today on nine players via Todd Tomczyk, their Director of Sports Medicine. Adam Berry from...

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...

Pirates Announce that Nick Burdi is Out for the Season After Surgery

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi is out for the season after undergoing surgery today to relieve symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet...

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...

Nick Burdi Placed on Injured List; Pirates Recall Steven Brault

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday afternoon that right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi was placed on the 10-day injured list. To take his place on...

Nick Burdi Reportedly Has Strained Biceps Tendon and Flexor Mass (Updated)

Jeff Passan from ESPN.com is reporting that an MRI on Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi revealed strained biceps tendon and flexor mass after...

Nick Burdi Removed from Game with Right Elbow and Bicep Pain

After throwing a pitch in the eighth inning on Monday night, right-handed reliever Nick Burdi went down in pain and grabbed his right bicep....

Morning Report: A Look at Which Players Could Lose Their Prospect Status by Mid-Season

A few days ago, Tim Williams looked at which players had a chance to end up as the top prospect in the system by...

Pirates Q&A: International Signings, Prospect Rankings and Nick Burdi

We posted our Q&A yesterday and got some interesting questions, which we will answer in separate articles over the next few days. Today we...