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The Silver Lining for Last-Place MLB Teams

Oct 13, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The 2020 Major League Baseball regular season was a rough 60-game stretch for the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Is there anything fo...

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...

National League Central X factors for 2020

Robbie Stratakos

Mar 18, 2020

Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball, National League Central, Opinions & Predictions

What players can move the needle for their respective teams in the 2020 Major League Baseball season? Here are X factors for every team in the National League Central. St. Louis Cardinals: Harrison Bader The ...

Ranking MLB Managerial Openings

Robbie Stratakos

Oct 10, 2019

American League, Major League Baseball, National League, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

There are eight managerial openings in Major League Baseball: the San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Philadelphi...

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...

Baseball Essential 2019 Preview Series: National League Central

Tom Dorsa

Mar 28, 2019

National League Central, Opinions & Predictions

The National League Central is a microcosm of what makes baseball awesome. Historic franchises, surprise contenders, lovable individual personalities, and excellence in pitching, hitting, and defense encapsulat...

X Factors in the National League Central for 2019

Robbie Stratakos

Mar 19, 2019

National League Central, Opinions & Predictions

Every team in Major League Baseball has an X factor to their success before the regular season begins. Here is every National League Central team's 2019 X factor. Milwaukee Brewers: Jimmy Nelson The Brewers w...

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...

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