How Much Would An Opener Help The 2019 Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Opener is a popular concept in baseball this year. If Lyles falters, could the Pirates visit it? If so, who would be the best candidate? [...]
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Position Battles In Spring Training May See Brault As A Casualty
There are spring training battles at SS, 3B, and the 5th SP for the Pirates. Steven Brault hasn't shown a lot yet and may be a roster casualty as a result. [...]
The Fault Behind the Arbitration Excuse
Putting some numbers to Pirates' president Frank Coonelly's claim that 2019 payroll low to account for 2020's potential arbitration class. [...]
Examining What Was Said At Pirate Fest
Alex breaks down the latest bad batch of quotes from the Pirates' front office. [...]
Friday Pirate Pitcher GIF Party
Sometimes visuals are better than numbers. So sit back and enjoy this collection of GIFs of the best pitches on the Pirates staff in 2018. [...]
Which Pirates Pitchers Could Use Openers?
Joe Musgrove has struggled in the first inning the last two seasons. It may be time to have his starts begin in the second inning. Photo by the AP. First, the Pirates took [...]
SuperNova Dims, The Opener With Lyles & Kingham Rises
Ivan Nova was a steady 5th starter, but the Pirates shipped him to the White Sox for salary relief. Now Jordan Lyles & Nick Kingham may be a tandem. [...]
Breaking Down the Pirates 2018 Year-End Payroll
Ethan takes a definitive look at how much the Pirates spent on major league payroll, minor league payroll, bonuses and how it changed over the season. [...]
A (Very) Early Look at the 2019 Pirates’ Roster
What could the 2019 Pirates' 40-Man roster look like using only in-house players? Ethan looks at Rule 5 candidates, options, potential non-tenders. [...]
Could Nick Kingham Use An Opener?
Nick Kingham has been the Pirates best starter...after the 1st inning. Can the Pirates jump on the Opener trend? [...]
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