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On the heels of a 1-6 week for the Pittsburgh Pirates, it is once again time for our weekly Pittsburgh Pirates mailbag here at Rum Bunter.
Marty Leap|
One of the Pittsburgh Pirates former top starting pitchers has been accused of cheating to a certain degree this season.The claim is he has applied pine tar
Nicholas Caporoso|
The Pittsburgh Pirates started off the year playing good baseball . They were toward the top in most statistical categories, however they have fallen off.
Nicholas Caporoso|
The Pittsburgh Pirates' offense is in dire need of a new leadoff hitter and that hitter should be catcher Francisco Cervelli.
Marty Leap|
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 games, including having lost the first 3 games of their weekend series in Philadelphia. Trevor Williams must now play stopper.
Marty Leap|
The MLB Draft will take place in a couple months in June.  Fangraphs has recently released their first mock draft with the Pirates selecting a college arm.
David Slusser|
Over the last month, Rum Bunter has released the top 20 prospects in the organization. Here is number two, Austin Meaadows.
David Slusser|
On Friday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates lose for the 4th time in 5 games as their offense continued to sputter and Clint Hurdle mismanaged the bullpen.
Marty Leap|
Week 3 is over for the Pirates and the team is sitting at 12-7 on the season. The team is holding on to first place, but the lead is shrinking.
Stephen Strosko|
On Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates were shutout for the second time in three games in a 7-0 series-opening loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Marty Leap|
The Pittsburgh Pirates have always done a good job of finding high ceiling starting pitching talent.  The Altoona Curve are currently benefiting from this.
Nicholas Caporoso|
Second baseman Josh Harrison will miss approximately six weeks with a broken hand. With him out, Max Moroff should start at second base for the Pirates.
Marty Leap|
During the 2018 season playing time will be key for the Pittsburgh Pirates' top hitting prospect - Austin Meadows - who I was able to speak with on Tuesday.
Corey Crisan|
After losing to Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates have suffered their first series loss of the 2018 season.
Marty Leap|
Two of the Pittsburgh Pirates former high school pitcher draft picks threw in games yesterday.  Both put together solid efforts.
Nicholas Caporoso|
Welcome back to Rum Bunter's weekly Pittsburgh Pirates mailbag. As always, thank you to everyone who participated in this week's mailbag!
Marty Leap|
On Monday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Colorado Rockies 6-2 in the opening game of their three-game series at PNC Park.
Marty Leap|
The Pittsburgh Pirates made one of the most controversial trades this past offseason in dealing Andrew McCutchen.  However, they have been better off without
Nicholas Caporoso|
Left-handed Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching prospect Brandon Waddell is off to a great start for the Double-A Altoona Curve this season.
Marty Leap|
Here at Rum Bunter we have looked at the top 20 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Coming in at number three is pitcher Shane Baz.
David Slusser|
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