Pittsburgh Pirates

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Pittsburgh Pirates: A Look Back at 2019

Pirates: Hiring Don Kelly Yet Another Smart Offseason Move

Pirates’ Solid Offseason Continues with Hiring of Derek Shelton

Pirates: Derek Shelton Makes Most Sense As Next Manager

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: Drew Smyly #18 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Pirates: Drew Smyly Makes Sense as Potential High-Reward Signing

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 20: Chris Archer #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch in the first inning during the game against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on August 20, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Pirates Had No Choice But to Pick Up Chris Archer Option

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 07: Pittsburgh Pirates GM Neal Huntington looks on during batting practice prior to the National League Wild Card game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on October 7, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Pirates Move on from Neal Huntington, but Does it Even Matter?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros celebrates retiring the side during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees in game three of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

2019 World Series: Gerrit Cole’s Success Is Further Proof of Pittsburgh Pirates Ineptitude

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 2: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Toronto Blue Jays talks to manager Jeff Bannister #28 of the Texas Rangers before the start of their MLB game on May 2, 2016 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Jeff Banister Would be the Best Hire as Pittsburgh Pirates Next Manager

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 22: Pittsburgh Pirates President Frank Coonelly (L) looks on alongside Chairman of the Board Bob Nutting prior to the game against the Cincinnati Reds on September 22, 2013 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Despite Changes, the Pittsburgh Pirates Have as Many Problems as Ever

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Manager Clint Hurdle #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on from the dugout against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the first inning at Oracle Park on September 12, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Keeping Clint Hurdle in 2020 Would Be Devastating to the Pittsburgh Pirates Future

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 24: Mitch Keller #23 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on September 24, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Mitch Keller Shows Signs of Future Stardom in His Last Start of 2019

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Pitching coach Ray Searage #54 of the Pittsburgh Pirates visits the mound to talk with Steven Brault #43 during the third inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 13, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Pitching Is to Blame for Pittsburgh Pirates Miserable Season

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Joe Musgrove #59 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the first inning at Oracle Park on September 12, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Joe Musgrove Continues to Prove Himself as a Cornerstone for the Pirates

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 01: Josh Bell #55 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with Colin Moran #19 after hitting a three run home run in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on July 1, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates need to decide between contending and rebuilding

PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 16: Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Neil Huntington shakes hands with 2017 First Round Draft Pick Shane Baz at a press conference to announcing his signing at PNC Park on June 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Re-drafting the Pittsburgh Pirates’ drafts from 2014-2017

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 19: Felipe Vazquez #73 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates after a 4-1 win against the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park on April 19, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Felipe Vazquez trade will be do or die for Neal Huntington

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 03: Chris Archer #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on July 3, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Who’s to blame for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching woes?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 13: Josh Bell #55 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates Starling Marte #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates for his solo home run in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 13, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Ideal Pittsburgh Pirates’ Roster: Contending vs. Selling

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 13: Josh Bell #55 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates Starling Marte #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates for his solo home run in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 13, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates have uphill battle in second half of season

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 01: Josh Bell #55 of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds second after hitting a two run home run in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on July 1, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Josh Bell looks to make Pittsburgh Pirates history at Home Run Derby

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 21: Josh Bell #55 of the Pittsburgh Pirates plays the field during the game against the Miami Marlins on August 21, 2016 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Pittsburgh Pirates: Is Josh Bell Bucs’ most underrated player?

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 27: Chad Kuhl #39 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch in the first inning during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on September 27, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Takeaways from Game 6 of MLB Spring Training

BRADENTON, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Daniel Nava #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a photo during photo days at LECOM Park on February 21, 2018 in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Reaction: Bucs lose veteran outfielder for 10-12 weeks

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 21: Josh Harrison

Pittsburgh Pirates: Josh Harrison looking past awkward January

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - MARCH 5: Tyler Glasnow #51 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during a spring training game against the Atlanta Braves at Champion Stadium on March 5, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Takeaways from Game 5 of MLB Spring Training

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 27: Josh Bell #55 of the Pittsburgh Pirates high fives with Gregory Polanco #25 after hitting a two run home run in the third inning during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on September 27, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Reaction to MLB’s 2018 starting lineup prediction

BRADENTON, FL - MARCH 15: Adam Frazier #26 of the Pittsburgh Pirates makes the play on the ground ball during the second inning of a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 15, 2017 at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Takeaways from Game 4 of MLB Spring Training