Pirates News

Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Pirate Trade News: Deal with Atlanta

Nicholas Caporoso
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Pirates Trade Eric O’Flaherty To The Braves, How It Affects The Bullpen

2016 Pirate Position Preview: Second Base

Jordy Mercer Leading Off

Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Watch Edition 3: Starting Pitcher

Nicholas Caporoso
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2016 Pirate Position Preview: Shortstop

Marty Leap
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Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Meet Cory Luebke: The Forgotten Signing

David Slusser
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2016 Pirate Position Preview: Catcher

Marty Leap
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2016 Pirate Position Preview: Starting Pitching

David Slusser
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Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Watch Edition 2: Relief Pitcher

Nicholas Caporoso
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Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Juan Nicasio: A “Cheap” Financial Decision

Nicholas Caporoso
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Mar 3, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell (55) during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Ratings and the Curious Case of Josh Bell

Jeff Demers
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2016 Pittsburgh Pirate Position Preview: The Bullpen

Marty Leap
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Feb 25, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman John Jaso (28) poses for a photo at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

First Base Preview

David Slusser
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Mar 21, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Juan Nicasio (12) and right fielder Danny Ortiz (68) come off the field during the game Minnesota Twins at CenturyLink Sports Complex. The Pirates shut out the Twins 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: March 22, 2016

Jeff Demers
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Mar 21, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Juan Nicasio (12) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at CenturyLink Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Rotation: Juan Nicasio

Chris Barr
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Jul 18, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Adam LaRoche (25) reacts to striking out with the bases loaded during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Reflecting on the Saga of Adam LaRoche

Joe Smeltzer
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Mar 17, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; General view during the game between the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates at McKechnie Field. The Yankees defeat the Pirates 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Watch: Edition 1 Infielder

Nicholas Caporoso
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Change: Clint Hurdle’s Best Trait

Marty Leap
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May 30, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) is congratulated by manager Clint Hurdle (13) after scoring in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew McCutchen to Bat Second?

Jeff Demers
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Cutch Serves in the Two Hole

Corey Crisan
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Mar 14, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Kyle Lobstein (53) throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: Kyle Lobstein Continues to Impress

Jeff Demers
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Mar 14, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong (14) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Will the Pirates Sign Another Starting Pitcher?

Jeff Demers
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Mar 14, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Matt Joyce (67) works out prior to the game against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: March 15, 2016

Jeff Demers
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Mar 9, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Michael Morse (38) prepares to field a ground ball in the second inning of the spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: March 12, 2016

Jeff Demers
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September 30, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman David Freese (6) hits a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

David Freese Signed by Pirates to Play 3B/1B

Jeff Demers
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Mar 7, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Locke (49) throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: March 10, 2015

Jeff Demers
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