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Daniel Hudson Agrees to Deal with Pirates

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...

The First Annual Clemente Cup in Puerto Rico

Cory Fallon

Mar 16, 2016

Features, Pittsburgh Pirates

Spring Break for college students normally consists of kids flying to exotic islands to spend a week with their friends having fun at the beach and normally ending in a solid sunburn. But if you are a college b...

John Jaso: The Pirates’ New Leadoff Hitter?

Phil Double

Mar 15, 2016

Pittsburgh Pirates, Spring Training

The Pittsburgh Pirates made the decision to non-tender Pedro Alvarez in December without a clear plan on how they were going to fill the first base position for 2016. They were no longer able to stomach Alvarez...

Making the Case for El Toro in the AL

Zain Pyarali

Jan 26, 2016

American League, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

As we near the end of January, players are just a month away from reporting to warm climates for spring training. Free agents who are still out on the market enter desperation mode to find a club that will sign...

A.J. Burnett Expected to Miss Four Weeks for the Pirates

Joe Jacquez

Aug 4, 2015

Headlines, National League Central, Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgb Pirates announced earlier today in a press release that RHP A.J. Burnett is expected to miss 4 weeks with an elbow injury. This frankly is a big break for the Pitates, Burnett, and their fans...

Pirates Preparing to Offer Big Extension to Andrew McCutchen