What should we expect from Tyler Glasnow in his first major league season?

The highly anticipated debut of Tyler Glasnow is right around the corner; let’s not panic if he doesn’t come out…

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In Case You Missed It – The Best of Pirates Breakdown – 1/24/16

Did you miss some of the past week’s content on Pirates Breakdown? No sweat – here’s a weekly look at…

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Pittsburgh Pirates 2016 Projections – John Jaso

Can Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman John Jaso eclipse his 2016 projections?   This off-season, the writers at Pirates Breakdown will…

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Could Alen Hanson make an impact sooner than expected?

Did the departure of Neil Walker crack open the door for Alen Hanson?   On Decemeber 9th, the Pittsburgh Pirates…

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Powerless Pittsburgh Pirates doomed in 2016?

Should the lack of power potential on the Pittsburgh Pirates roster be cause for concern? UPDATE (1/23/16):  I have updated…

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Pittsburgh Pirates 2016 projections – Michael Morse

Will the Pittsburgh Pirates have a two-headed monster at first base in 2016?   When the Pittsburgh Pirates traded for…

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Who will be the final bullpen arm for the Pittsburgh Pirates?

With a roster that is mostly set for 2016, there is but one final piece of the puzzle for the…

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Pittsburgh Pirates’ Tyler Glasnow ranked second among RHP prospects

Pitchers and catchers will start reporting to spring training facilities in just about a month, which means we are inching…

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The Pirates Breakdown Podcast – Extensions and Projections

Pittsburgh Pirates fans – take heart. Your newest episode of The Pirates Breakdown Podcast is now available! The Pittsburgh Pirates…

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Pittsburgh Pirates 2016 projections – Ryan Vogelsong

This off-season the writers at Pirates Breakdown will take a look at two different sets of projections for meaningful players…

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Pittsburgh Pirates claim RHP A.J. Schugel off waivers, DFA RHP Yoervis Medina

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced today that they claimed RHP A.J. Schugel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. The #Pirates today claimed RHP…

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How would the DH impact the Pittsburgh Pirates?

How would the DH impact the Pittsburgh Pirates if it ever came to the National League, and what are their…

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Pittsburgh Pirates 2016 projections – Chris Stewart

This off-season the writers at Pirates Breakdown will take a look at two different sets of 2016 projections for meaningful…

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Pittsburgh Pirates sign C Nate Irving to minor league deal, release RHP Dan Urbina

According to Baseball America, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed catcher Nate Irving to a minor league deal and released RHP…

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What impact does Chris Stewart extension have on Cervelli & Diaz?

The Pittsburgh Pirates just finished up avoiding arbitration with all of their arbitration eligible players last week, each of whom…

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Should Kyle Lohse be an option for the Pirates?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently in the middle of the dog days of the off-season. Most of the big players…

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Pittsburgh Pirates 2016 Projections – Starling Marte

 Is 2016 the year that Pittsburgh Pirates OF Starling Marte takes a huge leap forward? This off-season the writers at…

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Pittsburgh Pirates mini-camp recap

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to make a lot out of a little in 2016 after an encouraging week in Bradenton….

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In Case You Missed It – The Best Of Pirates Breakdown – 1/17/16

Did you miss some of the past week’s content on Pirates Breakdown? No sweat – here’s a weekly a look…

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Williams and Kuhl could make an impact for Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016

The Pittsburgh Pirates have Tyler Glasnow, Jameson Taillon, and Nick Kingham right on the doorstep of being major league ready,…

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Mark Melancon, Pirates avoid arbitration with one-year deal

According to the official Pittsburgh Pirates twitter account, the team has come to terms with closer Mark Melancon on a contract…

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Tony Watson, Pirates avoid arbitration with one-year deal

According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, the Pirates and Tony Watson have agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.45 million…

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Jared Hughes, Pirates avoid arbitration with one-year deal

According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Jared Hughes have agreed to a one-year, $2.175 million deal,…

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Francisco Cervelli, Pirates avoid arbitration with one-year-deal

According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Francisco Cervelli agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.5…

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Jordy Mercer, Pirates avoid arbitration with one-year deal

Jordy Mercer and the Pittsburgh  Pirates avoid arbitration by agreeing on a 1-year/$2.075 Million deal   According to Jon Heyman…

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Jeff Locke, Pirates avoid arbitration with one-year deal

Pittsburgh Pirates will save about $500,000 by avoiding arbitration with starter Jeff Locke According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports,…

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Pittsburgh Pirates 2016 Arbitration Tracker

Going into 2016 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates face a serious financial challenge with arbitration eligible players. Here now is our…

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Daniel Bard looking to make comeback with Pirates

Daniel Bard’s career has taken many unexpected twists and turns. Will his latest stop be a lasting one?   When…

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Pittsburgh Pirates lock up Chris Stewart to contract extension

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly reached terms on a contract extension with Chris Stewart.   Source: #Pirates signing Chris Stewart…

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