Alex and I discuss Pirates trade deadline rumors, the biggest needs for the club's farm system and the RBI stat.
What: Pirates (7-17) vs. White Sox (12-7). When: 8:10 p.m. Eastern. Where: Guaranteed Rate Field. TV: AT&T SportsNet
Geoff Hartlieb and Sam Howard started the sesaon at the alternate training site, but are now two of Derek Shelton's go-to relievers.
Ben Cherington is not feeling the pressure to make a lot of moves this deadline if he doesn't feel they're right.
Gregory Polanco had his first multi-hit effort in over 14 months to help the Pirates win their first series of the year Saturday.
What: Pirates (5-17) vs. Brewers (11-13). When: 4:05 p.m., Saturday. Where: PNC Park. TV: AT&T SportsNet
Keone Kela, the Pirates' closer and their best trade chip for the upcoming trade deadline, exited early in Friday night's win over the Brewers.
This trade deadline could be quieter than usual, but general manager Ben Cherington is not taking anyone off the table yet.
The Pirates are owners of Major League Baseball's worst record, 4-17, but there are still plenty of reasons to tune in.
What: Pirates (4-16 ) vs. Indians (15-9). When: 7:05 p.m., Thursday. Where: PNC Park. TV: AT&T SportsNet
In a year where Pirates management says they want to learn everyday, they should also focus on who they should be teaching.
What: Pirates (4-14) vs. Indians (13-9). When: 7:05 p.m., Wednesday. Where: PNC Park. TV: AT&T SportsNet, Sports Time Ohio.
Carlos Santana's 10th inning home run was upheld after a lengthy review in the Pirates' 6-3 loss to the Indians Tuesday.
How’s it going, lunatics? Well, the Pirates are 4-15. They’ve barely played since we last did one of these Live Qs, too. It’s been an interesting week. What’s on your...
Josh Bell has been chasing more pitches than ever before, resulting in one of the worst slumps of his career.
Henderson Alvarez will not sign with the Pirates after all, claiming the club had signed another player instead.
The Pirates were cleared to resume play, but they will not complete their weekend series with the Reds on Monday.
The game Saturday between the Pirates and Reds has been postponed after a Reds player tested positive for COVID-19 Friday.