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Jake Crouse
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MLB: Pirates
15h
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Gregory Polanco has been barreling balls to begin spring. After batting .153 in 2020, it’s a welcome sign for the Pirates, who expect him to be an everyday contributor. But this spring is important to Polanco beyond his box score....
... d start of Spring Training, and he’s slated to be followed by Chase De Jong, Sam Howard, Kyle Crick, Clay Holmes, David Bednar and Chasen Shreve. The action will be ...
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Kevin Gorman
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Tribune-Review
5 Mar
When David Bednar talked about his favorite pitchers for the Pittsburgh Pirates while growing up in Mars, he ticked off a list that included All-Star closers Joel Hanrahan, Jason Grilli and Mark Melancon. Bednar isn’t shy about sharing his...
... early edge to established right-handers Rodriguez and Kyle Crick and lefties Sam Howard and Chasen Shreve, who have pitched in the major leagues even if not necessa ...
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Chris Adamski
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Tribune-Review
4 Mar
Kevin Newman and Ke’Bryan continued to reach base and the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen continued to put up zeros Thursday. The Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves, 6-1, in a seven-inning game played at Bradenton’s Lecom Park. Hayes upped his...
... e scoreless innings – one each from Kyle Crick, Chasen Shreve, David Bednar, Sam Howard and Clay Holmes. A walk from Howard and two singles against Holmes were the ...
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Patricia Beninato
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SB Nation: Bucs Dugout
4 Mar
Another day, another Pirates spring training game, this time against the Braves at LECOM Park. Start time is 1:05, and the game will be on AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh and KDKA/Pirates Radio Network. P...
... the Braves. In addition to Anderson, Derek Shelton plans to use Kyle Crick, Sam Howard, David Bednar, Chasen Shreve, Clay Holmes, and Blake Weiman on the mound tod ...
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Jake Crouse
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MLB: Pirates
3 Mar
BRADENTON, Fla. -- David Bednar is Pittsburgh through and through. Bednar grew up in Mars, Pa., just outside of Cranberry Township in the North Hills, where he pitched for Mars Area High School. He was undrafted out of high school, and he stayed in...
... on depth after recording a 4.37 ERA with the Giants last season. Kyle Crick, Sam Howard, Bednar, Chasen Shreve, Clay Holmes and Blake Weiman are also scheduled to p ...
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Nicholas Caporoso
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Fansided: Rum Bunter
28 Feb
The Pittsburgh Pirates first Spring Training game is today. Here is the Pirates lineup and expected pitchers. The Pittsburgh Pirates face off against the...
... hasen Shreve and Blake Weiman. — Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) February 28, 2021 Sam Howard, Clay Holmes, Nick Mears, and Carson Fulmer are all competing for a roster s ...
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Chris Adamski
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Tribune-Review
28 Feb
Kevin Newman is both the answer to the questions of who will be the Pittsburgh Pirates first 2021 starting shortstop and to who will take their first at-bat of the Grapefruit League season. Newman is in the leadoff spot for Sunday’s 1:05 p.m....
... nder Chad Kuhl will start Sunday’s Grapefruit League opener, with Wil Crowe, Sam Howard, Clay Holmes, Nick Mears, Carson Fulmer, James Marvel and Shea Spitzbarth al ...
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Athlon Sports
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Athlon Sports
25 Feb
The Major League Baseball season was shortened to 60 games from 162 in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it still felt like an eternity for......
... Richard Rodriguez (C) RHP Kyle Crick RHP Chris Stratton LHP Sam Howard RHP Michael Feliz RHP Geoff Hartlieb LHP Chasen Shreve RHP L ...
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Cody Potanko
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Fansided: Rum Bunter
22 Feb
Saturday afternoon, MLB.com reporter Jake Crouse took his stab at predicting the Opening Day roster for the Pittsburgh Pirates Before we get into the meat ...
... ad Kuhl, JT Brubaker Bullpen- Richard Rodriguez, Kyle Crick, Chris Stratton, Sam Howard, Michael Feliz, Geoff Hartleib, Chasen Shreve, Luis Oveido Initial Reactions ...
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Marty Leap
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Fansided: Rum Bunter
21 Feb
This spring, there will be multiple battles for spots in the bullpen as the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves with multiple options As Spring Training pre...
... the 2021 MLB season approaches. Richard Rodriguez Chris Stratton Luis Oviedo Sam Howard Chasen Shreve Michael Feliz Kyle Crick Wil Crowe This prediction is also und ...
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Kevin Gorman
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Tribune-Review
13 Feb
When asked in December if the Pittsburgh Pirates have a closer, Derek Shelton gave a point-blank answer that put a bull’s-eye on the bullpen. “As of right now,” Shelton said, “no, I really don’t think we do.” The Pirates didn’t have a closer last...
... , Geoff Hartlieb, Nick Mears and Chris Stratton and lefties Austin Davis and Sam Howard as their returning relievers. They also get Edgar Santana back after he miss ...
by:
Noah Wright
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Fansided: Rum Bunter
11 Feb
Today, we continue with our Black History Month tribute for some of the best African American players the Pittsburgh Pirates have ever had. So far, we’v...
... another contract with the Nats for this upcoming season. Next: 2021 Outlook: Sam Howard While Harrison wasn’t the most famous player in Pittsburgh Pirates’ history, ...
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Marty Leap
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Fansided: Rum Bunter
10 Feb
During the 2020 season the Pittsburgh Pirates saw left-handed relief pitcher Sam Howard have a bit of a breakout season. During the shortened season Howard...
... During the 2020 season the Pittsburgh Pirates saw left-handed relief pitcher Sam Howard have a bit of a breakout season. During the shortened season Howard appeared ...
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Nicholas Caporoso
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Fansided: Rum Bunter
9 Feb
The 2021 PECOTA projected standings have been released all across baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates are projected to finish in last place. The Pittsburgh ...
... ERA and along with Chris Stratton, Kyle Crick, Michael Feliz, David Bednar, Sam Howard and Austin Davis all project for at least an above average DRA. On the hitte ...