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Pittsburgh Pirates preview: Will Jolly Roger flag be raised in 2013?

Andrew McCutchen takes a swing for the Pittsburgh Pirates during a spring training game.

Andrew McCutchen is getting better and better, but are the Pittsburgh Pirates? (Steve Mitchell/USA TODAY Sports) We know things are looking good for the Pittsburgh Pirates when star center fielder Andrew McCutchen is landing on covers of video games. Although, exactly how good the Pirates look is subjective. Last season, the Pirates teased its fan base More...

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Oscar Taveras takes a swing and watches.
By Pete Dymeck On Thursday, March 7th, 2013
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2013 top 50 MLB prospects countdown: 10-1

St. Louis Cardinals’ Oscar Taveras tops the chart of MLB prospects. (David Welker/Four Seam Images) The top 50 MLB prospects thus far have given us an idea of the direction several franchises are going. The More...

MLB prospect Xander Bogaerts scoops up a ground ball.
By Pete Dymeck On Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
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2013 top 50 MLB prospects countdown: 20-11

Boston Red Sox top prospect Xander Bogaerts lands at number 11. (Matthew West/Boston Herald) Among last year’s top prospects, several failed to emerge as adequate big-league players when their numbers were called. More...

Cincinnati Reds celebrate after winning the NL Central
By Travis Calvin On Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
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NL Central preview: Surprise! Cincinnati Reds are team to beat

The Cincinnati Reds should celebrate once again as NL Central champs. (John Grieshop/Getty Images) In the last five seasons, four different teams have won the NL Central, so what can we expect in 2013? It’s a More...

Yasiel Puig swinging a bat last season.
By Pete Dymeck On Thursday, February 21st, 2013
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2013 top 50 MLB prospects countdown: 50-41

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Yasiel Puig comes in at #41.  (Gary A. Vasquez/US Presswire) Prospects come and go with the seasons. A prospect can be the next best thing one year and an utter disappointment the next. More...

Starling Marte, swinging a bat for the Pittsburgh Pirates
By Pete Dymeck On Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
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Fantasy baseball: Eight sleepers well worth waiting for in your draft

Starling Marte could be a fantasy baseball sleeper pick in 2013. (Peter Diana/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Everybody and their brother compiles a fantasy baseball sleeper list this time of the year. In year’s More...

Starling Marte should find a home on Pittsburgh's roster come opening day.
By Jake Mastroianni On Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
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Need a fix? Here’s what’s happening in the winter leagues (NL Central)

Starling Marte should find a home on Pittsburgh’s roster come opening day. With the conclusion of the Arizona Fall League (AFL) over the weekend, all the focus is on baseball in other countries. We now shift More...

Ryan Braun's stats are far superior to Buster Posey's in the NL MVP race. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
By James Poellnitz On Friday, November 9th, 2012
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Playoff success aside, Buster Posey is not 2012′s NL MVP

Ryan Braun’s stats are far superior to Buster Posey’s in the NL MVP race. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) “Soon to be National League MVP.” That was the phrase I heard throughout the postseason More...

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By admin On Sunday, September 30th, 2012
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The Daily Single: Cubs fan caught on camera

The Daily Single is back, featuring funny pictures, videos, etc. that we find entertaining. There’s no rhyme or reason to when it goes live, so be on the lookout all day! You can see your funny video’s More...

Monday night's magical midnight hour at Wrigley Field. (Photo by
By R. Lincoln Harris On Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
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Cubs, Pirates play a “midnight special” at Wrigley

Monday night’s magical midnight hour at Wrigley Field. (Photo by Rob Harris) There’s something about Wrigley Field on nights like Monday. First, there was a rain delay of over three hours. The need to More...

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