Tag: Pittsburgh Pirates
2016 Pittsburgh Pirates projections – Gerrit Cole
Having broken into the national spotlight last season, Gerrit Cole is gunning for another top five NL Cy Young finish…
Read more »Top Five Free Agent Deals in Pittsburgh Pirates History
Who are the best free agent signings in Pittsburgh Pirates’ history? The Pittsburgh Pirates are not exactly known as a…
Read more »Can the Pittsburgh Pirates avoid Tommy John woes?
What does the alarming Tommy John surgery rate mean for the Pittsburgh Pirates? Spring training is less than two weeks…
Read more »ICYMI – the best of Pirates Breakdown – 2/5/16
Did you miss some of this past week’s content on Pirates Breakdown? No sweat – here’s a weekly look at…
Read more »A change of scenery may be all John Jaso needs
John Jaso will man first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates with a large cloud of uncertainty above him. Perhaps a…
Read more »Comparing prospects Jesse Biddle and Jameson Taillon
Recent addition Jesse Biddle was acquired by Neal Huntington for his potential in the future. One comparison for the new Pirates’…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates projections – Josh Harrison
All Josh Harrison has to do is replace the Pittsburgh Kid at second base. No pressure or anything. This…
Read more »Pirates’ Minor League depth allows chance to groom prospects
Do the Pirates have a lesser known pitching prospect ready to break out in 2016? The talk amongst the Pittsburgh…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates could find good value in Matt Thornton
The Pittsburgh Pirates could still use another left-handed arm in their bullpen. Could Matt Thornton be a viable option? As…
Read more »Can the Pittsburgh Pirates fix Ryan Vogelsong?
In the first test for Ray Searage after the departure of Jim Benedict, the Pittsburgh Pirates seek to bring Ryan…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates Projections – Jared Hughes
Jared Hughes has been Mr. Fix-It during his time as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen. Will he continue…
Read more »Deep Dive: Can Gerrit Cole rely on his slider again in 2016?
Gerrit Cole found a fantastic weapon in his slider last season. Can the pitch be relied upon again this year?…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates projections – Francisco Cervelli
Entering a contract year, Francisco Cervelli looks to repeat or improve upon his surprising performance in 2015. This off-season the…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates projections – Sean Rodriguez
Sean Rodriguez returns to the Pirates in 2016, and we’ll see if he can improve offensively while remaining above average…
Read more »Who should bat leadoff for the Pittsburgh Pirates: Polanco or Harrison?
One minor dilemma the Pittsburgh Pirates will have heading into the upcoming season is who will better serve the team…
Read more »Is attendance truly a factor in the Pittsburgh Pirates payroll?
Who is really to blame for the Pittsburgh Pirates payroll woes? On Friday, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington…
Read more »Who should be the Pittsburgh Pirates cleanup hitter in 2016?
The Pittsburgh Pirates still must find an answer to this looming question: Who will bat behind Andrew McCutchen? The…
Read more »ICYMI – the best of Pirates Breakdown – Jan 31 2016
Did you miss some of this past week’s content on Pirates Breakdown? No sweat – here’s a weekly look at…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates projections – Jason Rogers
What are the Pittsburgh Pirates really getting out of utility man Jason Rogers? This off-season the writers at Pirates…
Read more »Austin Meadows ranked 4th-best outfield prospect
The good news keeps coming for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as another one of their top prospects was ranked highly by…
Read more »Pirates would do well to wait and see on Francisco Cervelli
The Pittsburgh Pirates will eventually have to make a decision on Francisco Cervelli’s potential future with the club. That time…
Read more »2016 Pittsburgh Pirates Projections – Jon Niese
The Pittsburgh Pirates will rely on Jon Niese to fill a huge hole in their rotation. What can the team…
Read more »Roberto Clemente Number Retirement – Point/Counterpoint
Reignited by the recent spark of interest from national and local audiences, the off-season attention turns to how MLB should…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates 2016 projections – Francisco Liriano
This off-season the writers at Pirates Breakdown will take a look at two different sets of projections for meaningful players…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates 2016 Projections – Jordy Mercer
Fully recovered from a knee injury he suffered in 2015, Jordy Mercer looks to recover the offense that made him…
Read more »Retire Roberto Clemente’s Number? Greg Brown Wants More
Retiring Roberto Clemente’s number may not be enough to honor one of the all-time Pirates greats. Baseball is a…
Read more »How Does Gregory Polanco compare to other NL lead-off hitters?
Gregory Polanco spent the bulk of his 2015 season batting leadoff. How does he compare to other NL leadoff hitters?…
Read more »Interview – Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Chris Stewart
Pittsburgh Pirates fans will want to hear this episode of The Pirates Breakdown Podcast as we welcome in Chris Stewart…
Read more »Alen Hanson named to top ten second base prospect list
The number of Pittsburgh Pirates prospects on MLBPipeline’s top ten list of prospects at each position continues to grow. Today,…
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