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Well, This Sucks

Well, this always sucks.  The Pittsburgh Pirates are the afterthought in this town. The Pirates lost with a walk-off in the bottom of the ninth last night against the New York Mets.  There is the recap. …Read More

When Will Gerrit Cole Make His Big League Debut?

James McDonald was placed on the DL with discomfort in his right shoulder; he was replaced by Jeanmar Gomez who had a dominant performance against the Mariners. JMac will not be able to start on Sunday…Read More

A.J. Burnett Allows One Ball To Leave Infield, Pirates Lose

Close your eyes for a moment and think what the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff would be without A.J. Burnett.  Sorry to do that to you, but Burnett has been nothing short of tremendous for the Bucs. …Read More

Leave Pedro Alvarez Alone!

Go find a Pirates fan forum. Quick, what’s the first thing they’re complaining about? If you guessed Pedro Alvarez, you get a gold star. Is there sufficient reason to be frustrated with Pedro?…Read More

A.J. Burnett and King Felix Battle Today, Jeff Karstens Makes A Move, Duke Welker On His Way,

** After the Pittsburgh Pirates got a solid start from Jeanmar Gomez, the Bucs will need for a bullpen arm for the game this afternoon against the Seattle Mariners.  Rich at This Is Getting Old  is reporting…Read More

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Pittsburgh Pirates Jeff Banister, Josh Poytress Join Rumbunter Podcast

Jeff Banister and Josh Poytress join the Rumbunter Podcast to talk Pittsburgh Pirates baseball.  Banister…Read More

James McDonald Placed on 15 Day Disabled List by Pittsburgh Pirates

James McDonald has struggled in his last two starts allowing ten earned runs in ten innings pitched. …Read More

‘Make Hay in May’ Pittsburgh Pirates Campaign Begins With James McDonald

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking at a May schedule filled with games against teams that aren’t…Read More

Mariners Come To Town Tuesday To Face Pirates, Pardon Me For Not Being Excited

First, understand that this has nothing to do with the Mariners. I harbor no ill will against them. This…Read More

Former Pirates Owner Kevin McClatchy Talks About Being Gay, Not Much About His Promise

Bob Pompeani traveled to Ligonier to speak with one-time Pittsburgh Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy. The…Read More

New Video: Andrew McCutchen Career Highlights

Andrew McCutchen is the face of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and having the chance to watch him play everyday…Read More

Who Will Save Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Rotation?

The Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching staff not named A.J. Burnett seems in a bit of trouble.  The…Read More

Can Jordy Mercer Take Over at Short For Pittsburgh Pirates?

Jordy Mercer was brought up because of the injury to Neil Walker but he is quickly gathering a strong…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Charlie Morton Expected To Throw Bullpen Session in New York

Charlie Morton returned to Pittsburgh yesterday for the Pirates team doctors to examine his right throwing…Read More

A.J. Burnett Earned A New Contract, The Pirates Need To Give Him One

Much has previously been made this season about A.J. Burnett and the possibility (or probability) of…Read More

Pirates Clint Hurdle Doesn’t Fear Losing

The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing some good baseball and are off to a nice start to the 2013 season. …Read More

The Magnificent A.J. Burnett Dilemma

A.J. Burnett has 57 strikeouts, just one punchout behind Yu Darvish for the Major League Baseball lead.  …Read More

The Brandon Inge Pittsburgh Pirates Era Has Begun: His Yinzer Report Card

The Brandon Inge Era is officially underway with the veteran joining the Pittsburgh Pirates on their…Read More

The Pedro Alvarez Home Run Tracker Photoshop Extravaganza

Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Pedro Alvarez has homered five times in 2013 carrying a total true distance…Read More

Be Afraid Of Pirates Starling Marte, Be Very Afraid

Starling Marte has been everything a Major League Baseball lineup could want from its leadoff hitter . Piles…Read More