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Pirates bats are lacking, 2024 Draft Class has plenty to offer

The Pittsburgh Pirates offense is again one of the worst in all of Baseball. They do not have any prospect help on the way in terms of offense. However, the 2024 Draft class is apparently deep with college hitters. College hitters could help this offense
Nicholas Caporoso|Apr 26, 2024

Need Some Relief? These 3 Pitchers Have Stepped Up for the Pirates' Bullpen

The Pirates' bullpen has been surprisingly shaky early in 2024. Ryder Ryan, Josh Fleming, and Luis Ortiz are providing some consistency.
Abigail Miskowiec|Apr 24, 2024

Three Pirates Who Are Exceeding Expectations Thus Far

Let's take a look at three Pirates who are exceeding expectation so far this season.
Baron Dionis|Apr 24, 2024

Pittsburgh Pirates Triple-A players who could soon get promoted to the Major Leagues

Who are some players currently at Triple-A who could soon get promoted to the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Noah Wright|Apr 24, 2024

Diary of a long suffering Pirates fan: Games 20, 21 and 22: It's just a 6 game losing streak. Don't panic yet.

Ok.  It’s not all bad.  Look at the bright side. The Pirates didn’t get shut out in the current losing streak.  And we’re still at .500. And all of the losses c
Russell Hardiman|Apr 24, 2024

Now leading off, Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen finding his swing

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been in a slump as a whole with their bats missing far to many pitches and not enough runners come across the plate. A big reason for the struggles has been McCutchen. A recent lineup change may have sparked the veteran.
Nicholas Caporoso|Apr 24, 2024

Pirates pitcher Jared Jones continues to make history

Jared Jones looks like he is going to be a big part of the Pirates rotation going forward. However, he recently made history that only a few players have ever done in 100 years. Can he keep this up? Pirates fans hope so.
Nicholas Caporoso|Apr 23, 2024

Just how good has Pirates' Jared Jones been so far?

Pirates' rookie starting pitcher Jared Jones has been better than anyone anticipated through his first four career starts and is among the league leaders in strikeout and walk rates
Ethan Fisher|Apr 22, 2024

One draft prospect at each position that should be on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ radar

Going position by position, who are some players that should be on the Pittsburgh Pirates' draft radar from this year's class? In Baseball you can never have too much depth in terms of prospects, so let's take a look at a prospect at each position.
Noah Wright|Apr 22, 2024

Pirates somehow have been MLB's worst defensive outfield

Despite having a Gold Glover in center field and two experienced center fielders in the corners, the Pirates' outfield has been the worst defensive group in baseball.
Ethan Fisher|Apr 22, 2024

Pirates catch potential break for the final game of the Boston Series

The Pittsburgh Pirates need a break in a big way. Well, they may be getting one for the final game of the series against the Boston Red Sox. The Bucs will not have to deal with lefty slugger Tristan Casas as he was placed on the 10-Day Injured List.
Nicholas Caporoso|Apr 21, 2024

Dear Pittsburgh Pirates: It's not too late to make a change, but a change is needed

It's not too late to shake things up, as the Pittsburgh Pirates season is still young. The offense is really struggling and looks similar to how it did in 2023. Maybe it is not the players but a bigger picture issue with the hitting coach.
Noah Wright|Apr 21, 2024

Diary of a long suffering Pirates' fan: Stinky Umpire Syndrome. Yes, it's a thing. And it needs to end.

Pete Rose once told a story about former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher, Manny Sanguillen.  “Sanguillen,” he said, “stunk.  Not as a player,” he clarified. “He was
Russell Hardiman|Apr 21, 2024

Two Pirates pitching prospects who could exceed expectations

These two Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospects could exceed expectations given how well the Bucs have done with developing soft-tossing lefties in their recent history.
Noah Wright|Apr 19, 2024

Pirates star prospect Paul Skenes dominates St. Paul Saints

The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen right-handed pitching prospect Jared Jones quickly turn himself into one of the more feared pitchers in the National League. However, Paul Skenes is not far behind as he continues to make Triple-A look like Little League.
Nicholas Caporoso|Apr 19, 2024

Diary of a long suffering Pirates fan: Games 16, 17, 18: Oh, No! Three game losing streak. Please make it stop.

Three losses in a row.  For a good team, three losses in a row is a hiccup.  An anomaly that is expected in a 162 season.  For a Pirates fan, the Pirates first
Russell Hardiman|Apr 19, 2024

Three potential under slot draft picks to keep an eye on for the Pirates

If the Pirates opt to take an under slot player early in the draft, here are some names they should keep tabs on.
Noah Wright|Apr 19, 2024

Could this change in approach help Alika Williams breakout?

After a rough 2023 season, Pirates infielder Alika Williams is taking a different approach to the plate. But could this improvement help turn the former first rounder around? Also, let's take a look at the upside of the middle infielder.
Noah Wright|Apr 18, 2024

Why it’s way too early to give up on the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates

While it's okay and 100% understandable to be frustrated, it would be way too early to give up on the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates. However, every fan has their right to an opinion on the direction of the Pirates Organization.
Noah Wright|Apr 17, 2024

Should the Pirates have limited Jared Jones against the Mets?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are facing plenty of backlash after their most recent loss to the New York Mets. Jared Jones put together about as dominant 5 innings as he could, but was pulled after just 59 pitches. The team ended up losing the game.
Nicholas Caporoso|Apr 17, 2024
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