Bucs Dugout: FanShots

Top 5 Fantasy Baseball Surprises

2013-05-24T18:24:36Z

Top 5 Fantasy Baseball Surprises

With his hot start, Starling Marte comes in as one of the biggest surprises so far in the fantasy baseball season.

Jay Jaffe On Whether the Pirates Start is for Real

2013-05-24T18:24:01Z

Jay Jaffe On Whether the Pirates Start is for Real

Levelheaded article on a national site evaluating whether the Pirates are for real.

ImageShot

2013-05-24T15:24:21Z

from now on, all zoltans shall be given while laying face down on the infield

Q&A: Vic Black, Pirates’ Future Closer

2013-05-20T12:19:08Z

Q&A: Vic Black, Pirates’ Future Closer

by David Laurila - May 20, 2013

Baseball Prospectus: Marte has MLBs longest at-bat of week

2013-05-17T17:38:43Z

Baseball Prospectus: Marte has MLBs longest at-bat of week

Starling Marte's 13-pitch at-bat against Bobby Parnell last Sunday was the longest of the week, according to Baseball Prospectus. It's a fun article that includes GIFs of each pitch -- showing how Marte keeps hacking violently even with two strikes.

Melancon's adjustments from 2012 to 2013.

2013-05-15T21:26:24Z

Melancon's adjustments from 2012 to 2013.

It's talking about what rubes the Sawx are for trading away what they needed for what just broke down. Pretty good run down on what has changed from last year to this to make Melancon a much better pitcher.

Everyone loves a good gif

2013-05-15T10:54:28Z

Everyone loves a good gif

Cubs lock in Anthony Rizzo

2013-05-13T04:42:59Z

Cubs lock in Anthony Rizzo

Well, figured I'd post this here, always good to have more contracts to look to when it comes to locking in players and complaining/praising GM's. We don't seem to have any players that would be a very good comparison to Rizzo that seem like they need locked up now, but it's always nice to have more info.