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The Silver Lining for Last-Place MLB Teams

Robbie Stratakos
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
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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 ...
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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
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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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