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Ranking 2019 Last-Place MLB Teams’ Chances at Shocking the World in 2020

Jul 18, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Anything can happen in a 60-game Major League Baseball season. That said, which teams have the best chance of being a "surprise" playoff participant in 2020? Here's a ranking of 2019 last-place teams' chances a...

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

Jason Kelly

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...

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...

David Freese: Bargain of the Offseason?

Patrick Brewer

Apr 4, 2016

Features, Major League Baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates

Opening Day has come and gone. Well, at least the first part. There are still 12 games to be played on Monday, but the first day of the baseball season has been completed. The Pirates, Blue Jays, and Royals wer...

Pirates Win Opening Game Behind Dominant Pitching Performance

Patrick Brewer

Apr 3, 2016

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball

The 2016 MLB season is underway, and the Pittsburgh Pirates were the victors in the first game of the season, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals by a final score of 4-1. While several players had strong games...

Where Can the White Sox Bullpen Improve? Not Saves but Shutdowns

Casey Boguslaw

Feb 16, 2016

Chicago White Sox, Features, Pittsburgh Pirates

Jonah Keri at Grantland (RIP) pleaded to the baseball world to get rid of the “save” statistic four years ago, yet it still remains as prominent as any other statistic in baseball. Keri had a replacement in min...

How the Pittsburgh Pirates Rebuilt a Losing Franchise into a Contentder

Eric Brown

Aug 19, 2015

Baseball History, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Pittsburgh Pirates

In 1979, the Pittsburgh Pirates won the MLB World Series in seven games over the Baltimore Orioles, making Willie Stargell both National League MVP and World Series MVP. After 1979, it would be 34 years before ...

Report: Pirates close to acquiring Joakim Soria

Jacob Fagan

Jul 30, 2015

Breaking News, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Pittsburgh Pirates

Update: Jon Morosi of FOX Sports says deal is done #Tigers have traded Joakim Soria to #Pirates, source confirms. — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 30, 2015 Trade finalized: Joakim Soria for JaCo...

Ranking MLB’s Starting Rotations: 20-16

Isaac Barrow

Jan 8, 2015

Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Features, Headlines, Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates

30-26. 25-21. 20. Pittsburgh Pirates 1)RHP Gerrit Cole 24 years old: 11-5, 3.65 ERA, 138 IP, 127 H, 56 ER, 11 HR, 40 BB, 138 K, 1.21 WHIP, 9.00 K/9, 2.61 BB/9, 3.25 xFIP, 2.1 WAR, 1.55 GB/FB, .311BA...

Every Team’s Offseason in One Sentence

Jack McNeil

Dec 29, 2014

American League, Headlines, National League, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

This offseason has been a historic one. From superstars being traded for lesser packages than expected, to the Yankees being left out on all major free agents, excuse me as I attempt to sum up every team's offs...

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