By Patrick Brewer, Managing Editor Every year the Pittsburgh Pirates employ the same, or at least a similar, strategy. Given their small market status, and their inherent inability to spend big on free agents, the team scours the market for … Continue reading Doug Fister: The Next Pirates Project?
In a career that covered 24 seasons and four decades, Rick Dempsey possessed endearing qualities as both a durable catcher and a unique personality. Our lineup of topics discussed with Rick includes: -His relationship with his Orioles Hall of Fame … Continue reading New “Baseball As It Was” Podcast: Rick Dempsey
Derek Helling is hoping for a Cardinals September collapse. Continue reading The dream of an epic September collapse
Derek Helling analyzes the cost per win ratio of teams so far. Continue reading Bang for the buck: best and worst cost per win ratios in MLB
The great Dick Groat joins Brian for this week’s edition of Baseball As It Was. Continue reading New “Baseball As It Was” Podcast: Dick Groat
Where PECOTA got it wrong, and right. Continue reading Where PECOTA got it wrong, and right
Derek Helling compares the moves of the Cardinals and Pirates and how that impacts the race in the Central. Continue reading War games: comparing the upgrades by the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates
Matt Mirro examines last offseason’s trade between the Pirates and Yankees. Continue reading Both Sides Left Smiling: Reviewing the Francisco Cervelli For Justin Wilson Trade
Now nearly 600 plate appearances into the career of Gregory Polanco, it’s safe to say the Pirates are growing somewhat concerned. Gabe Isaacson takes a look. Continue reading The Pirates’ Gregory Polanco Problem
Call to the Bullpen 