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Polanco, Herrera and Holmes enjoy good days

Dilson Herrera continued to scorch the ball, Gregory Polanco and a rehabbing Chase d'Arnaud led Bradenton, Clay Holmes had a good start after a bad stretch, and the Pirates organization went 5-0 against minor league teams

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Pirates' offseason looks spectacular so far

Is there anyone -- anyone anywhere, including employees of the Pirates -- who predicted the Pirates' offseason would work out as well as it has so far? Let's roll the tape: November 28: Pirates...

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Russell Martin discusses pitch-framing

This interview with Russell Martin about pitch-framing is probably the best Pirates-related article I've read all year, and it's well worth its own discussion thread. If you think of yourself as a...

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Liriano, Snider dominate Brewers in 7-1 win

The Pirates dominated the Brewers in a 7-1 victory Thursday night. The Brewers got on the board first with Jonathan Lucroy's RBI single off Francisco Liriano in the first. But Andrew McCutchen had...

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Pirates walk off as Astros beat themselves

The Pirates used a two-run bomb by Pedro Alvarez to tie the game against the Astros in the late innings, then walked off in the ninth after the Astros committed two errors that were oh-so-very...

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Polanco, Herrera and Holmes enjoy good days

Dilson Herrera continued to scorch the ball, Gregory Polanco and a rehabbing Chase d'Arnaud led Bradenton, Clay Holmes had a good start after a bad stretch, and the Pirates organization went 5-0 against minor league teams

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Pirates' offseason looks spectacular so far

Is there anyone -- anyone anywhere, including employees of the Pirates -- who predicted the Pirates' offseason would work out as well as it has so far? Let's roll the tape: November 28: Pirates...

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Russell Martin discusses pitch-framing

This interview with Russell Martin about pitch-framing is probably the best Pirates-related article I've read all year, and it's well worth its own discussion thread. If you think of yourself as a...

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Liriano, Snider dominate Brewers in 7-1 win

The Pirates dominated the Brewers in a 7-1 victory Thursday night. The Brewers got on the board first with Jonathan Lucroy's RBI single off Francisco Liriano in the first. But Andrew McCutchen had...

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Morton and d'Arnaud rehab

Charlie Morton had a solid rehab start, Chase d'Arnaud started his rehab, Andy Oliver couldn't throw strikes and some Altoona backups had big days

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Gamethread: Pirates take on woeful Astros

The Pirates begin a series against the woeful Astros tonight. A few notes: -P- Jose Contreras has been placed on the bereavement list, and the Pirates have promoted Jared Hughes to take his place. ...

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Mayo's mock has Pirates taking Austin Meadows

Keith Law's mock draft from Thursday had the Pirates taking D.J. Peterson and Trey Ball, while leaving outfielder Austin Meadows on the board at No. 9. Jonathan Mayo's has the Pirates taking...

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Pregame: Hurdle talks pitcher / hitter matchups

As the Pirates prepare for the final game of their four game set with the Brewers, one of the interesting topics that has emerged both on Bucs Dugout and Twitter is Pirates manager Clint Hurdle's...

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Law has Pirates taking D.J. Peterson, Trey Ball

Keith Law's new mock draft (insider-only) has the Pirates taking New Mexico 1B/3B D.J. Peterson with the No. 9 overall pick, and Indiana high school LHP/OF Trey Ball at No. 14. Significantly, Law...

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Michael McKenry working on throwing

Michael McKenry is working on his throwing by making throws from second to first, the Trib reports: Pirates backup catcher Michael McKenry made throws from second to first prior to Wednesday's...

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Gamethread: Liriano starts against Brewers

The Pirates' lineup against Hiram Burgos and the Brewers: Starling Marte LFTravis Snider RFAndrew McCutchen CFGarrett Jones 1BNeil Walker 2BRussell Martin CPedro Alvarez 3BClint Barmes SSFrancisco...

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Pirates 3, Brewers 1

I somehow got through whatever's going on with SB Nation's servers right now, so if you're not having issues, you can use this thread to discuss the Pirates' 3-1 win over the Brewers last night. A...

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Pie, Carroll wreck Buffalo

The suddenly scorching hot Felix Pie had four hits and Brett Carroll homered twice to lead Indianapolis in a blowout win, while Walker Gourley had four hits for West Virginia

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McCutchen's walk-off homer keys extra-inning win

The Pirates somehow defeated the hated Brewers, 4-3, in 12 innings Tuesday night, thanks to a walk-off homer by Andrew McCutchen. "You play a team like the Brewers, who of course has a real good...

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Pregame: Hurdle discusses Martin's health, lineup

Highlights from Clint Hurdle's pregame meeting with the media: Russell Martin will return to the Pirates lineup tonight. "He is in a better position to play than he might have been the last time...

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Why are Bucs so concerned about Mercer in 2014?

The Post-Gazette explains why Jordy Mercer headed back to Indianapolis. Mercer is the only one of the three major league capable shortstops who has options remaining, meaning he was the only...

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Gamethread: Bucs start bizarre lineup vs. Gallardo

Hey, I appear to be able to post! Here's the lineup for tonight's matchup against Yovani Gallardo and the Brewers. Starling Marte LFJose Tabata RFAndrew McCutchen CFGaby Sanchez 1BNeil Walker 2BR...

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Bucs bumble their way to 5-1 loss

The Pirates bumbled their way through a 5-1 loss to the Brewers Monday night. Remember back in 2011, when we'd grown accustomed to Ryan Doumit, Dusty Brown and whoever else behind the plate, and...

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Karstens makes rehab start for Bradenton

Jeff Karstens made his first rehab start, going three innings for the Marauders. Meanwhile, Dilson Herrera kept hitting and Stetson Allie broke out of a brief slump.

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Week 6: Another look at bullpen management

Coming off their second-worst week of the season in week five, the Pirates turned it around in Week 6 and posted some of their best all-around numbers. There is a lot to get to in this week's...

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Gamethread: Locke takes on Lohse, Brewers

Here's the lineup as the Bucs face Kyle Lohse and the Brewers at 7:05. Starling Marte LFJose Tabata RFAndrew McCutchen CFGarrett Jones 1BNeil Walker 2BPedro Alvarez 3BRussell Martin CClint Barmes...

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Taillon and Glasnow dominate

Jameson Taillon threw six shutout innings, Tyler Glasnow fanned nine over five innings, and Dilson Herrera had a big day at the plate

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Matt Harvey can't stop Pirates, who beat Mets 3-2

The Pirates beat Mets 3-2 Sunday afternoon despite the the start by phenom Matt Harvey. Harvey didn't have his best stuff, and the Pirates did just enough to take advantage. Lucas Duda hit a solo...

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Gamethread: Neil Walker returns

Here's tonight's gamethread. As expected, Neil Walker is back with the Bucs. Jordy Mercer is returning to Indianapolis. The game is at 7:05, and the Bucs will face Marco Estrada. Here's the lineup. ...

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Hurdle: Jordy Mercer headed back to minors

Rob Biertempfel writes that Clint Hurdle (UPDATE: not Neal Huntington, as Biertempfel was kind enough to point out) suggests that Jordy Mercer will return to Triple-A once Neil Walker rejoins the...

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Podcast: On Liriano, Hurdle, Mercer and more

In this edition of the podcast, David Todd and I discuss Joel Hanrahan's injury, Francisco Liriano's first start, the rotation in general, Clint Hurdle's bullpen management, what to do with Jordy...

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