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If you're looking for something to lift your spirits each day in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, might I suggest taking a look at the pitching. Anywhere. Any level. At the Major League level, the Pirates have a 3.55...
Pittsburgh Pirates flame throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman was suspended for two games, after being ejected earlier this week for arguing the strike zone with an umpire. I wrote about the ejection earlier in the week, noting how...

Breaking Down the Pirates’ 2019 Year-End Payroll

With the season behind us, it’s finally time to look at where the payroll ended up for 2019. I’ve been tracking it since Day 1...

An Early Look at an Estimated 2020 Payroll

Once any realistic hopes are gone for playoff contention, there’s not much left to look forward to in sports, especially if a team falls...

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...

How Much Payroll Can the Pirates Trade Away?

Well, as Ron Burgundy might say, “That escalated quickly.” This wasn’t a topic I anticipated visiting quite this early, but after the entire pitching staff’s...

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...

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...

Live Discussion: Pirates vs. Cardinals, 4:05 p.m.

PITTSBURGH — It was moving day at PNC Park on Saturday, though the PGA Tour is in Texas this week. Several players had significant...

Starling Marte Activated from DL; Jose Osuna Optioned to Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated center fielder Starling Marte from the 10-day disabled list on Saturday afternoon. To make room on the 25-man roster, Jose...

Morning Report: Help is Starting to Arrive For the Pirates

The Pirates are almost going to have a new team soon. Josh Harrison returns today after being out a little over a month. The Pirates...

Injury Updates: Question Marks for Cervelli, Marte

PITTSBURGH — Nearing game-time on Wednesday, the Pirates are still unsure about the status of center fielder Starling Marte and catcher Francisco Cervelli. Both players...

Starling Marte, Francisco Cervelli Leave Tuesday’s Game Due To Injuries

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates jumped all over the White Sox early in their series opener Tuesday night at PNC Park, but all the news...

What Should the Pirates Do at Second Base and Leadoff?

PHILADELPHIA — Since starting second baseman and leadoff hitter Josh Harrison was sidelined with a broken hand, the Pirates have gone about replacing him...