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The Pittsburgh Pirates Could Compete In 2018

Mar 1, 2018

Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a highly controversial offseason, which involved trading Andrew McCutchen and Gerrit Cole, each of whom represented faces of the franchise. This had led to plenty of outrage from...

Andrew McCutchen ‘will be a leader’ in Giants clubhouse, Bochy says

David Barclay

Jan 16, 2018

Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants acquisitions are heating up.After acquiring Tampa Bay's three-time Gold Glove winner and franchise third baseman Evan Longoria just weeks ago, San Francisco on Monday went back to...

BREAKING: Giants Acquire Andrew McCutchen

Nick Delahanty

Jan 15, 2018

Breaking News, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, National League West, Offseason, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a trade that will send five-time All-Star Andrew McCutchen to the San Francisco Giants.#SFGiants have agreed to acquire Andrew McCutchen from the #Pirates, pending a re...

Astros Acquire Gerrit Cole from Pirates

Ryan Thoms

Jan 13, 2018

Breaking News, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, Transactions

After what seemed like a never-ending saga, the Pittsburgh Pirates have finally parted ways with right handed starter Gerrit Cole. The Houston Astros will be the team receiving Cole, and will be sending four pl...

Report: Yankees, Pirates Talks Regarding Gerrit Cole Have ‘Cooled’

Ryan Thoms

Dec 20, 2017

American League, American League East, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, New York Yankees, Offseason, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rumors

After making a huge splash prior to the Winter Meetings in acquiring Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees stayed busy during the meetings especially in the starting pitcher department. While the Yankees have resigned...

Report: Yankees, Pirates Discussing Gerrit Cole, Clint Frazier

Max Wildstein

Dec 14, 2017

American League East, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, New York Yankees, Offseason, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rumors

The New York Yankees have been the talk of the offseason, as they acquired NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins for Starlin Castro and two prospects a week ago. However, it's looking like their tradi...

Blue Jays Acquire Gift Ngoepe from Pirates

Alex McKeon

Nov 20, 2017

American League, American League East, Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays, Transactions

According to press releases by both teams, the Toronto Blue Jays have acquired infielder Gift Ngoepe from the Pittsburgh Pirates, in exchange for a player to be named later. The move comes on the heels of the B...

Starling Marte New Addition to Baseball’s Steroid Problem

Colby Guy

Apr 19, 2017

Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates

Steroids have been a part of baseball for decades, making headlines every single year, and with Starling Marte's 80-game suspension, the steroid problem still has yet to be solved.Stemming from legends like...

Ivan Nova Agrees to Deal with Pirates

Chad Stewart

Dec 22, 2016

Breaking News, National League, Pittsburgh Pirates, Transactions

Early Thursday morning, Robert Murray of FanRag Sports reported that right-handed starter Ivan Nova and the Pittsburgh Pirates had agreed to terms on a three-year, $26 million contract. In addition to a $2 mill...

Daniel Hudson Agrees to Deal with Pirates

Jake Hasan

Dec 19, 2016

Breaking News, National League, Pittsburgh Pirates, Transactions

29-year-old right-hander Daniel Hudson has agreed to a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates worth $11 million. Hudson, formerly of the Arizona Diamondbacks, had a tough year in 2016, posting a 5.22 ERA and...