Pittsburgh Pirates promote rookie Duke Welker, option Josh Harrison
There were whispers about it yesterday, but the Pittsburgh Pirates made it official on Wednesday by promoting rookie reliever Duke Welker to the big club. Welker’s spot on the 25-man roster was…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates Season Preview: Looking at the Second Basemen
I continue with my season preview of the 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates with a look at the second base position. Neil Walker is looking for a long-term deal and continues to improve with the bat, although health…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates: When will the Bucs address their woeful bench?
To no surprise, it hasn’t been a great offseason for the Pittsburgh Pirates. With pitchers and catchers set to report in three weeks, the only players the Bucs have added who are certain to make…Read More
Burnett, Pirates end losing streak with blowout in Houston
After scoring two runs combined Friday and Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates offense provided sweet relief Sunday afternoon with a no-doubt win. A.J. Burnett pitched eight innings of one-run baseball and…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates bench proves to be a letdown
When you have a collection of guys hitting under .230 getting regular at bats this late in the season like Clint Hurdle’s Pittsburgh Pirates do, it means two things. For one, your offense isn’t…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates: Why Aren’t the Bucs Using Jordy Mercer?
One of the more puzzling aspects of the Pittsburgh Pirates season has been the call-up of shortstop Jordy…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates Role Players Struggling as Second Month of Season Nears End
Much has been made about the struggles of the Pittsburgh Pirates offense throughout the 2012 season to…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Position-by-Position Look: Second Base
A few years back it looked like second base would be a position of weakness throughout the Pittsburgh…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates: Report Card for the Bucs Offense in 2011
Well it was a fun four months if anything. What the 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates put fans through until mid-July…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates: Final Month of Season Vital to Current Bucs
by Matt Shetler While some teams are playing games in late August and September that matter in a pennant…Read More
Pirates Lose Lee To DL With Fractured Wrist
by Matt Shetler It’s almost fitting when you think about it. Fitting when you think about how the…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates: It’s Time to Cut Pedro Alvarez a Break
by Matt Shetler Judging by the recent crowds at PNC Park during the Pirates recent ten game skid, it’s…Read More













