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Is Pirates Slugger Pedro Alvarez The New Adam Dunn?

Posted by on Jun 17th, 2013

In the 2008 draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected a player they envisioned would lock down third base for years to come and more importantly the cleanup spot in the batting order for years to come. It has been a work in progress,... More of this article »
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Nationals, Pirates and MLB Draft Spending Leaders Climbing Standings

Posted by on Aug 7th, 2012

The Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates, two clubs that many expected to improve but few figured would contend, have made their marks on the MLB standings this season. The NL-East leading Nationals have the second-most wins... More of this article »
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Pedro Alvarez Beginning to Meet Pirates’ Early Expectations

Posted by on Jul 24th, 2012

Pedro Alvarez is becoming the power threat Pittsburgh hoped it had drafted in 2008 (Image jmd1280 / flickr) The Pittsburgh Pirates’ renaissance has had many faces. Andrew McCutchen’s MVP emergence. A.J. Burnett‘s... More of this article »