Pirates taking chance that sidewinder Justin Lawrence can become a bullpen success story
Justin Lawrence has an unorthodox delivery, unique metrics on his primary pitches and the back of a baseball card that even he admits isn’t pretty.
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Mon, Mar 17
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Paul Skenes strikes out a spring-best 7 as Pirates combine for 16 Ks in win over Twins
In his first start since being named Opening Day starter and final one of spring training, Paul Skenes dabbled in dominance by touching triple digits twice in the first inning and recording seven strikeouts.
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For Pirates prospect Thomas Harrington, fastball command key to making the majors
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reassigned most of their top pitching prospects to minor-league camp, eliminating Bubba Chandler, Braxton Ashcraft, Hunter Barco and Mike Burrows from the Opening Day roster.
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Sun, Mar 16
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After battling injuries, Joshua Palacios singles, scores in return as Pirates top Yankees
A season of battling injuries tested the perpetually positive personality of Joshua Palacios, so the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder took it as a lesson that put things into perspective.
Sat, Mar 15
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Third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes returns for 1st game in 10 days, as Pirates pound Orioles
Ke’Bryan Hayes was happy to see his name in the leadoff spot on the lineup card for his first spring training game in 10 days.
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After historic rookie year, Paul Skenes named Pirates' Opening Day starter against Marlins
A year after Paul Skenes shined in the Spring Breakout prospect game, the 22-year-old right-handed pitcher who became baseball’s biggest story last season will make his first Opening Day start for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Pirates tie Detroit, but Andrew Heaney shows improvement in 3rd spring training start
Predicting how players will perform in the regular season based on spring training statistics can be tricky.
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Fri, Mar 14
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Pirates top prospect Bubba Chandler dazzles with 4 Ks in Spring Breakout loss to Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Bubba Chandler came out throwing heat against the Philadelphia Phillies, firing four-seam fastballs on five straight pitches for the first of four strikeouts in a pair of perfect innings.
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