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Improvement for the Pirates Must be Driven by the Draft

The prior Pittsburgh Pirates administration missed far too often in the draft. The new must correct those failures or they will suffer the same fate.

Pirates Make Roster Moves Under Interim GM

The Pirates don't have an official general manager, but that hasn't stopped the interim GM, Kevan Graves, from making some moves.

The Pirates Should Trade Josh Bell

Josh Bell had a breakout season in 2019, but he's unlikely to re-sign with the Pirates when he's up for free agency in 2022. His trade value will never be higher than it is now. It's time for the Pirates to cash in.

Pirates Need a Rebuild, but They're Not All The Same

The winds of change were desperately needed for the Pittsburgh Pirates on and off the field. The method by which they approach it is yet to be determined.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Long Way Off from being the Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have accomplished what every other baseball team dreams of - they won the World Series. So, how far do the Pirates have to accomplish the same?

Pirates' GM: Matt Arnold Makes Plenty of Sense

Since the firing of Neal Huntington, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been on the hunt for a new GM. Matt Arnold, currently the assistant GM for the Brewers, checks a lot of boxes.

Pirates Should Make Solidifying their Starting Pitching a Top Priority

The Pirates have some talent in their rotation, but could still use some help from their new GM to bolster the group.

Neal Huntington's Ten Best Trades as Pirates' GM

Neal Huntington's mistakes have been talked about at length over the last couple weeks. Let's spend some time to review some of his best trades as Pirates' GM.

Pirates Next Manager Should Consider Retaining Hitting Coaches

The Pirates have gone through a complete house-cleaning this off-season, but there are still some members of the staff that remain and perhaps the team would be wise to retain them.

Pirates Begin a 'Refresh' of Baseball Operations

Today was an eventful day in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Pirates have begun a complete "refresh" of their entire operations.

The Pirates Have Fired Neal Huntington

After twelve years as Pirates' General Manager, Neal Huntington is out. The managerial search will pause until a replacement for Huntington has been made.

Adam Frazier Could Start a Defensive Revolution in Pittsburgh

Adam Frazier is a Gold Glove finalist in the NL this year. If you're at all familiar with the Pirates' defensive woes, you know how much of a bright spot he is.

Pirates' Manager Candidate List Grows

The Pittsburgh Pirates have interviewed two more candidates for their open manager position: Matt Quatraro and George Lombard.

Pirates Biggest Competition for Top Manager Candidates is Themselves

The Pirates are not competing with other teams for managerial candidates. They need to convince up-and-comers to gamble on a move to Pittsburgh.

Pirate Fans May Get the House Cleaning they Wanted After All

The hiring of Travis Williams as new team President may be the start of more moves within the Pirates' front office.

Pirates' New President Will Be Former Penguins' COO

Just hours after the Pirates announced they have parted ways with former team President, Frank Coonelly, news has broke that Travis Williams will take over.

Pirates President Frank Coonelly Resigns

The Pirates and their team President, Frank Coonelly, have parted ways.

The Next Pirates Manager: Ranking the Candidates

Who will be the next Pirates manager? The list of candidates has been shaping up over the last few weeks.

Pirates Manager Search: Stubby Clapp to Interview

Cardinals first base coach, Stubby Clapp, will be interviewing next week for the Pirates manager job.

The Pirates Need to Invest in a Starting Pitcher, but it Would be a Bad Investment

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown a pattern of breaking pitchers. So, investing in one feels like a waste of money.

Pirates Biggest Off-Season Questions

Neal Huntington has his work cut out for him this off-season. Pirate fans may not like it, but the embattled GM is the one to answer the slew of questions facing the franchise over the next few months.

Pittsburgh Pirates 2019 Season in Numbers

Here's a look at some interesting numbers from the Pirate's 2019 season.

Ryan Christenson is a Candidate for Pirates Manager

Oakland A's bench coach, Ryan Christenson, is set to interview for the Pirates manager vacancy left by Clint Hurdle.

The Pirates Need to Commit to a Re-Build

The Pirates are coming off of a terrible 2019 season and a re-build is in order.

ALDS Game 5 Live Updates For Former Pirates

Former Pirates Gerrit Cole, Tyler Glasnow, and Austin Meadows square off in the elimination game of the ALDS.

Game 5 of ALDS Will Feature 3 of the Last 5 Pittsburgh Pirates Top Prospects

If you're wondering, after a 69-win season, where all the Pittsburgh Pirates young talent has gone, tune into game 5 of the ALDS.

The Pirates Could Do Worse Than Hiring Jeff Banister

Jeff Banister appears to have emerged as the favorite to succeed Clint Hurdle as the next Pirates manager. While he may not be the most exciting choice, he's not a bad one.

Jason Kendall Would Be an Intriguing Candidate for Pirates Manager

Jason Kendall had a long career as a Pittsburgh Pirate. Since the firing of Clint Hurdle, Kendall has expressed interest in the vacancy.

The Pirates Have Fired Ray Searage and Tom Prince

In an expected move, the Pirates have parted ways with pitching coach, Ray Searage, and bench coach, Tom Prince.

We Need Another Batman!

A.J. Burnett was a transcendent figure who was the catalyst behind the Pirates’ rise from twenty years of losing.

An Audit of the 2009-2013 Pittsburgh Pirates Drafts: Where's the Return?

The Pittsburgh Pirates need to draft well to be competitive. Have they? Here we examine five year's worth of Pirate drafts from 2009-2013 to see if they are getting a return on their investment.

Pittsburgh Pirates Post-Season Awards

It's a meaningless task, but I thought it would be cathartic to reflect on some of the good that happened this season. Let's hand out some meaningless awards!

Two Names I'd Like to See as the Next Manager of the Pirates

Clint Hurdle's time as manager of the Pirates is over. While there are mixed feelings about that in Pittsburgh, it's not getting undone. Now, it's time to look forward to who the next Pirate skipper will be.

The Pirates Need More than a Hall of Fame to Reconnect with Fans

Old school fans can remember and appreciate when the Pirates consistently put competitive teams on the field. Anything less than a championship was considered unacceptable.

An Appreciative Farewell to Clint Hurdle

Clint Hurdle's 9-year tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates has come to an end. Pirate fans everywhere owe him their gratitude.

The Pirates Have Fired Clint Hurdle

Clint Hurdle's 9-year run as Pirate's manager is over. It has been reported today that Hurdle has been fired.

The Tampa Bay Rays are Dismantling the Pirate's Number One Excuse

The lack of a salary cap in baseball has given an undeniable advantage to the MLB's largest markets, but the Tampa Bay Rays have figured out how to build winners in a small market.

The Pittsburgh Pirates Have the Building Blocks - They Just Need an Architect

When a team flirts with 100 losses, there is a sense of hopelessness within the fanbase. I don't think Pirate fans should feel that way, but they need commitment from the top to round out a roster that has shown some promise.

The Felipe Vazquez Case is not a Pittsburgh Pirate Problem, It's a World-Wide One

Suggestions that a clubhouse in turmoil in anyway contributed to heinous acts of Felipe Vazquez are terribly short-sighted.

Roberto Clemente's Legend is One Worth Telling

Every year, the league takes a day to celebrate Roberto Clemente, one of their most beloved, and iconic players. This year, the Pirates really needed the distraction.

Felipe Vazquez Reportedly Admitted to the Most Egregious Charge Against Him

Yesterday news broke that Pirates all-star closer, Felipe Vazquez, was arrested on child sex charges.

Pittsburgh's All-Star Closer, Felipe Vazquez, Arrested for Solicitation of a Child

Felipe Vazquez was arrested in Pittsburgh and is being accused of solicitation of a child, and providing obscene material to minors.

The 47-Run Series Against the Cubs was the Pirates' Season Summarized in Three Games

If you missed this season and wanted the Cliffs Notes version, I would direct you to the last series against the Cubs in which the Pirates gave up a record-setting 47 runs. That pretty much sums it up.

The Chris Archer Trade Gets Worse with Every Game Austin Meadows Plays

Last season, before the trade deadline, it was the Pirates who made the big deal - sending Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows, and Shane Baz to the Tampa Bay Rays for Chris Archer. That trade hasn't aged well.

Brian Reynolds and Josh Bell are Chasing Batting Titles Despite Team's Failures

Even though the Pittsburgh Pirates will struggle to win 70 games this season, two players are close to being MLB leaders in two different batting categories.

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