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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...

Casey Sadler May Prove to be a Key Depth Piece in 2015

Right-handed pitcher Casey Sadler started to open eyes with an impressive start to Spring Training, throwing five hitless innings in his first two starts. His hot start was...

First Pitch: Pirates Starting Entrance Interviews This Week, But What Are They?

Each year during Spring Training there is a player that exceeds expectations, yet doesn't win a roster spot. Perhaps it's a top prospect who...

Week In Review: Spring Training and 2014 Draft Coverage Begin

The Pirates started Spring Training this week, with workouts beginning on Thursday. For all of the Spring Training coverage, both now and throughout the...

First Pitch: Things to Do in Bradenton During Spring Training

I get asked a few times per week for advice on things to do during Spring Training -- whether it's tips on McKechnie Field...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2014 Spring Training Tracker

This weekend I uploaded the Pittsburgh Pirates 2014 Spring Training Tracker to the site. This is the fourth year in a row that we've had...

Day Two of Spring Training

Good morning from Pirate City. I'll be updating this blog throughout the day with news and notes, but be sure to check the main...

(VIDEO) Gerrit Cole throwing at Pirate City

Although pitchers and catchers don't officially report until Saturday, plenty of players have already arrived in Bradenton, Fla. Be sure to check out the Pirates...

Pirates Equipment truck headed for Bradenton, Fla

PITTSBURGH -- Although spring training isn’t officially underway until the first workout held on February 19th in Bradenton, Fla., there was a sign on...

Matt Hague Looking To Make a Good Impression In Big League Camp

PITTSBURGH -- In less than two weeks, first base prospect Matt Hague will be heading down to Bradenton, Fla., for spring training. This year,...

Pirates Add Six Non-Roster Invitees to Spring Training

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that they've added six non-roster invitees to Spring Training. The new additions are Gerrit Cole, Michael Crotta, Ramon Cabrera,...

Pirates Cut Ten Players From Major League Camp

Locke was optioned to Altoona today. According to Rob Biertempfel, the Pittsburgh Pirates have made ten cuts this morning, lowering their Spring Training roster...

Updates On The Non-Roster Invitees

This spring the Pittsburgh Pirates invited 22 non-roster players to their major league camp for spring training. Now just under a month into the...