Year: 2021

PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 22: Kevin Newman #27 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts after reaching on a bunt single in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox during interleague play at PNC Park on June 22, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Line Drives the Path Forward for Kevin Newman

Jeffrey Cupp
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Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Rum Bunter’s Top 5 Pitching Prospects

Pittsburgh Pirates Outscored 31-9, Swept by the Cincinnati Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates: Looking at the Potential of Michael Chavis

May 14, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Miguel Yajure (89) delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Offseason Trade with New York Yankees Keeps Looking Better

Griffin Davies-Wocasek
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 5: Tucupita Marcano #16 of the San Diego Padres plays during a baseball game against New York Mets at Petco Park on June 5, 2021 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Two Underrated Players to Watch

Noah Wright
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PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 13: Anthony Alford #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action against the San Diego Padres at PNC Park on April 13, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Anthony Alford Earns a Second Chance After Strong Triple-A Performance

Dan Bertolino
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Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Two New Catchers Already Performing

Nicholas Caporoso
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Jul 6, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) gestures at second base after hitting a double against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Examining the Struggles of Ke’Bryan Hayes

Noah Wright
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PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 28: Ke'Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates takes the field against the Milwaukee Brewers during the game at PNC Park on July 28, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Where They Will Need to Spend Money

Justin Ventura
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 04: Hoy Park #68 of the Pittsburgh Pirates swings at a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 04, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Brewers defeated the Pirates 4-2. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Hey Derek Shelton… Let Hoy Park Play

Marty Leap
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PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 22: Ji-hwan Bae #72 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action during the exhibition game against the Cleveland Indians at PNC Park on July 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Highly Touted Infield Prospect Getting Outfield Reps

Noah Wright
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OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 30: Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker #80 of the Vanderbilt reacts to being pulled from the game against Mississippi St. by Head Coach Tim Corbin of the Vanderbilt in the top of the fifth inning during game three of the College World Series Championship at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha on June 30, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Kumar Rocker and 2022 Draft

Noah Wright
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Rum Bunter Radio Episode 62: The Pittsburgh Pirates Post Trade Deadline

Nicholas Caporoso
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Jul 30, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) catches the final out to preserve a shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Pittsburgh shutout Philadelphia 7-0. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Bryan Reynolds Should Win a Gold Glove

Marty Leap
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BRADENTON, FLORIDA - MARCH 22: A detail of the 2021 MLB Grapefruit league logo during a spring training game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Baltimore Orioles on March 22, 2021 at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Two College Draft Additionas Sent to Bradenton

Nicholas Caporoso
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Aug 2, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Kyle Keller (67) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the sixth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Bullpen Struggles in Series Loss in Milwaukee

Marty Leap
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Bishop Eustace/Sader Baseball Club's Anthony Solometo delivers a pitch during the Last Dance World Series South baseball game between Bishop Eustace/Sader Baseball Club and Cherokee/Marlton Chiefs played in Owens Park in Williamstown on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. The Bishop Eustace/Sader Baseball Club defeated Cherokee/Marlton Chiefs, 11-5.Last Dance World Series South Baseball 5

Pittsburgh Pirates: Farm System Could Continue to Improve in 2022

Noah Wright
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 04: Steven Brault #43 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 04, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Drop Rubber Match in Milwaukee 4-2

Joe Balawajder
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May 11, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington observes batting practice before the Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Breaking Down Post-July Farm System

Noah Wright
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Altoona Curve starting pitcher Roansy Contreras throws against the Erie SeaWolves on June 15, 2021, at UPMC Park in Erie.P6seawolves061521

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Best Player at Each Level

Noah Wright
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 03: Gregory Polanco #25 of the Pittsburgh Pirates breaks up the combined no hitter with a single in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 03, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Rally to Defeat Milwaukee Brewers in 10 Innings

Marty Leap
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Mar 1, 2021; Sarasota, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates Nick Gonzales (81) poses during media day at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: MLB Photos via USA Today Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Players Earning a Promotion to Altoona

Marty Leap
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 18: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox in action during a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 18, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Potential Diamond in the Rough

Noah Wright
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Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Jared Jones is on the Rise

Nicholas Caporoso
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Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Liover Peguero Earns High-A East Player of the Week Honors

Joe Balawajder
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Aug 22, 2020; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Anthony Banda (53) delivers a pitch during the tenth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Pirates Add Relief Pitching Depth

Vincent Spallone
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DENVER, CO - JULY 11: Quinn Priester #40 of National League Futures Team pitches against the American League Futures Team at Coors Field on July 11, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Quinn Priester Turning a Corner

Marty Leap
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