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The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 1, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates

It has, undoubtedly, been a rough decade for the Pittsburgh Pirates and their faithful fans. The team has found itself at the bottom of the National League Central division for the majority of the last 10 years...

Pittsburgh Pirates First Baseman Josh Bell Is Enjoying A Breakout Year

Quinn Allen

May 28, 2019

Headlines, Pittsburgh Pirates, Statistics

Prior to 2019, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell had been an underwhelming big-leaguer. As a second-round Major League Baseball Draft pick in 2011, a lot more was expected from Bell once he reached the...

In Hindsight, Tampa Bay Fleeced Pittsburgh in Chris Archer Trade

Robbie Stratakos

Apr 13, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays fleeced the Pittsburgh Pirates at last season's Major League Baseball trade deadline. The Rays sent hard-throwing right-hander Chris Archer to the Pirates for outfielder Austin Meadows and...

In Baseball’s Top Division, the Pittsburgh Pirates are a Dark Horse Team

Kyle O'Neill

Jan 24, 2019

National League Central, Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates

While other divisions might come with more intrigue and suspense, there is not a division that has as much talent as the National League Central. Last season, the division was decided on Game 163, and you can e...

With the Playoffs Out of Reach, Will the Pirates Regret the Chris Archer Deal?

Jason Kelly

Sep 28, 2018

Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays

The Pittsburgh Pirates went all in on making the playoffs in 2018 when they decided to trade for Chris Archer at the trade deadline back in July. The Pirates gave up three of their top prospects to acquire Arch...

Assessing the Value of Pirates’ Jung Ho Kang

Jason Kelly

Jun 8, 2018

Pittsburgh Pirates, Rumors

The Pittsburgh Pirates, currently sitting at 31-31 thus far in the 2018 season, may be getting a boost to their lineup in the not-so-distant future. Jung Ho Kang is currently attempting to make his return to th...

Rizzo’s Slide Exposes Need for One More Slide Rule

Jeff J. Snider

May 29, 2018

Chicago Cubs, Features, Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates

I really like Anthony Rizzo. His personal story as a cancer survivor is inspiring, and he does good charitable works in Chicago and his native Florida. He's charming and funny and really good at baseball most o...

The Pittsburgh Pirates Could Compete In 2018

Brent Maguire

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...