Dysen Gould·Sep 3The Second Half Collapse of The Pirates Doesn't Fall on GM Ben CheringtonBen Cherington has done more to help the 2026 Pirates than hurt them. This is in no way though arguing Cherington should 100% keep his job
Alec Greenblatt·Aug 28Paul Skenes’ Four-Seam Is Slower. So Why Is It Missing More Bats?Throughout the 2026 season there has been a lot of discussion around Paul Skenes and whether he is still the same pitcher he was when he…
Michael Janacek·Aug 23Wilbur CooperArley Wilbur Cooper was the best pitcher ever to wear the Pittsburgh Pirates uniform. Cooper holds the team record for most victories (202)…A response icon1A response icon1
Greg Simbeck·Aug 16Josh Bell Has Been a Real Difference Maker on the TwinsIn addition, before this season, he had been traded at the previous three deadlines. But he has been a strong presence in the middle of a…
Caleb McCusker·Jul 245 relief pitchers the Pirates should go afterEditor’s note: The Pirates on July 23 acquired right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio from the Padres. He has a 4.79 ERA in 47 innings this…
Steve Parkhurst·Jun 19Dodgers Drop Pirates 8–6; Ohtani Homers But Leaves Early as Precautionary MeasureThis piece was originally written for Dodgers Beat on June 11, 2026 as part of my coverage of the Dodgers vs. Pirates series.
Alexmarchante·Jun 4Game One Blogging a Return to Consuming Baseball (PIT @ HOU 6/3/2026)This is the first blog in a fun personal project to return to my first love, baseball, after having fallen in love with it in the…
Kyler Deatrich·May 29The Pirates’ Bullpen Is Costing Them Games — Breaking Down the Crisis and the FixThe numbers behind Pittsburgh’s relief collapse — and what needs to be done.
Matthew Creally·May 12Bubba Chandler’s Fastball: Much Potential & Much Room for GrowthThis article cites LabStuff, LabCommand, LabContact, and LabDamage, which are pitch and swing quality models I recently launched as part of…
