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MLB Fantasy Baseball Debate: Will Andrew McCutchen Join the Elite in 2011?

There is little doubt when someone says that Andrew McCutchen is among the best outfielders in baseball, is there? The question is, at 24 years old, exactly how do we compare him ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

2011 Pittsburgh Pirates Season Preview: Team Is on the Upswing with Youth

The Pittsburgh Pirates had little reason to smile last season, holding the worst record in Major League Baseball by a full four games...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 31, 2011

2011 MLB Preview: 10 Reasons Why Pittsburgh Pirates Will Be Worse Than Last Year

The Pittsburgh Pirates come into the 2011 MLB season riding that great losing seasons streak and do not seem to want to get off that horse this year or, for many fans anywhere, for some time...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 31, 2011

Pittsburgh Pirates Come To Terms With Reliever Joe Beimel

The Pittsburgh Pirates were a team desperately in search of a left-handed reliever that can get outs late in a game. They may have found that guy in ex-Pirate Joe Beimel...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 28, 2011

HTMS Minor League Baseball Report: The Legend of Chico Morales

HTMS Minor League Baseball Report Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the passing of first-round draft choice Chico Morales. Morales, a 6'5", 215-lb...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 20, 2011

Pittsburgh Pirates: Offseason Moves Add Depth and Push Them Closer To Average

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a number of offseason moves, thereby adding depth in key spots. That's true, even though none of the newly acquired players figure to be stars, meaning that the Pirates aren't likely to be contenders anytime soon...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 17, 2011

Back to the Future: What the Bucs Could Look Like in 2014

As Baseball America just recently released their annual Top Prospects list, now’s a perfect time to take a look at exactly how bright the future of the Pittsburgh Pirates could actually be...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 15, 2011

MLB Hall of Fame: Analyzing the Inductees and Those Who Fell Short of Hall Call

Members of the Baseball Writer’s Association of America vote on who is inducted into the Hall of Fame. This year, pitcher Bert Blyleven and shortstop Roberto Alomar had their name called and are now enshrined in Cooperstown...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 06, 2011

Pittsburgh Pirates Come to Terms with Brian Burres: Could Paul Maholm Be Dealt?

The Pittsburgh Pirates today came to terms with left-hander Brian Burres on a new contract that will offer the southpaw a chance to compete for a job in the 2011 rotation...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 03, 2011

Pittsburgh Pirates: 10 Gifts On The Buccos' Wish List

On a day where the Pirates made some minor moves by signing Garrett Atkins to a minor league deal, acquiring minor league shortstop Corey Wimberly from Oakland, claimed left-hander ...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 23, 2010

Pittsburgh Pirates: Would Bringing Back Octavio Dotel Be A Good Fit?

There hasn't been much to the Pittsburgh Pirates off-season so far. The signings of pitchers Kevin Correia and Scott Olsen, along with inking first baseman Lyle Overbay and outfielder ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 22, 2010

Pittsburgh Pirates (and Other Teams): Misunderstanding Lastings Millege

Lastings Milledge , who was most recently with the Pittsburgh Pirates , is no more than a role player. The problem was, he was widely expected to be much more than this...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 22, 2010

The '21 Days of Clemente' Is How One Pirate Great Is Remembered

"Anytime you have an opportunity to make things better and you don't, then you are wasting your time on this Earth...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 21, 2010

Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Lyle Overbay and Matt Diaz

I am writing this post as I am watching She’s Out of My League. I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting much, but I find it surprisingly funny. There are definitely some good parts in there that have made me laugh...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 15, 2010

Pittsburgh Pirates Make Head-Scratching Move By Signing Lyle Overbay

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a head-scratching move by coming to terms with first baseman Lyle Overbay on a one-year, $5 million contract Tuesday afternoon, adding to the pile of mediocrity that currently surrounds first base and right field...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 14, 2010

Pittsburgh Pirates Add Kevin Correia and Matt Diaz At Winter Meetings

My time in Orlando covering the Winter Meetings is about to end, but it was a very productive trip. I got a bit of everything. From shaking hands with some stars, to meeting some of my peers and some of those I strive to be like—the trip had it all...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 08, 2010

Pittsburgh Pirates Close To Signing Lefty Scott Olsen

Although not there yet, I will be in Orlando tomorrow to bring you all of the latest news at Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings. As usual on the first day, there is much dialogue between clubs...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 06, 2010

Pittsburgh Pirates Hot Stove Report: Pirates Release Milledge, Sign Four

General Manager Neal Huntington and the Pittsburgh Pirates were very busy before the midnight deadline to tender players contracts Thursday night...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 03, 2010

How Jorge De La Rosa Re-Signing with Colorado Rockies Impacts Pittsburgh Pirates

The already thin starting pitching market took a big hit this morning with the announcement that southpaw Jorge De La Rosa has re-signed with the Colorado Rockies for a deal estimated to be around the $30 million range for three years...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 30, 2010

Pittsburgh Pirates 2011: Eighteen Seasons and Counting

Now what? The Pirates hit their 18th straight losing season in 2010. The 105 losses of the 2010 season are six more than 2009, which would lead most people to think they only got worse...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 29, 2010

Pittsburgh Pirates Designate Zach Duke and Others for Assignment

The Pirates did what many expected they would Friday night when they parted ways with left-hander Zach Duke . The announcement came just before the midnight deadline to protect Rule 5 eligible minor league players...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 20, 2010

Roberto Clemente: What Would Have Happened 50 Years Later ?

Fifty years ago the Pittsburgh Pirates won one of the most sensational World Series in major league baseball history...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 20, 2010

MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Hire Clint Hurdle As Next Manager

Clint Hurdle will be responsible for turning around the most inept franchise in MLB. Hurdle was named manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. He signed a three-year contract and replaces John Russell who was fired at the season ended...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 15, 2010

Clint Hurdle Will Take Over as the Captain (Manager) of the Pittsburgh Pirates

At long last, a man has been called upon to take command of a sinking ship. Clinton Merrick Hurdle will take over as the newest manager of a Pittsburgh Pirate team in desperate need of some proper direction...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 14, 2010

Pittsburgh Pirates Reach a (Clint) Hurdle: Boxed In on Manager Choice

The Pirates might have hired Eric Wedge as their new manager. Or Phil Garner. But with other teams having taken the main candidates, these choices are basically no longer around...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 12, 2010
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