61-101 (.377)
League Note
The temporary rule changes for the 2020 season would continue in the 2021 regular season: A runner will be placed on second base at the start of every half-inning of any game that goes into extra innings. Doubleheaders will be played as two seven-inning games.
Manager
General Manager
President
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Attendance
859,498 total
10,611 per game
10,611 per game
2021 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
1
1
Henry Davis C
2
37
Anthony Solometo P
2
64
Lonnie White Jr. OF
3
72
Bubba Chandler P
4
102
Owen Kellington P
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Dec 31, 2021
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Rebuilding Pirates likely to pursue more bounce-back candidates after lockout / Coming off their third straight last-place season, the Pirates remain squarely amidst a rebuild. It’ll be another quiet winter and likely another poor season at the MLB level for Pittsburgh.
Dec 21, 2021
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Dec 15, 2021
Pirates' Triple-A pitching coach Joel Hanrahan departs organization / Two-time All-Star reliever Joel Hanrahan, who has spent the past five
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Dec 12, 2021
Pirates reportedly unlikely to bring back LHP Steven Braut / The Pirates designated left-hander Steven Brault for assignment before the
Pirates reportedly unlikely to bring back LHP Steven Braut / The Pirates designated left-hander Steven Brault for assignment before the lockout began, with Brault electing free agency shortly thereafter.
Dec 8, 2021
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Oct 1, 2021
DVR & Law | An appreciation of 2021 risers / DVR and Keith discuss several players who have taken big
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Aug 31, 2021
On September 1, 1971 the Pirates proudly became the first MLB team to field a...
The Game that Changed Baseball / On September 1, 1971 the Pirates proudly became the first MLB team to field a lineup made up of all minority players. This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most important games in baseball history.
Aug 31, 2021
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The Game that Changed Baseball / On September 1, 1971 the Pirates proudly became the first MLB team to field a lineup made up of all minority players. This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most important games in baseball history.
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Aug 20, 2021
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Jul 18, 2021
Henry Davis Signs Reported $6.5M Pirates Contract After Going No. 1 in 2021 MLB Draft / The Pittsburgh Pirates announced
Henry Davis Signs Reported $6.5M Pirates Contract After Going No. 1 in 2021 MLB Draft / The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Sunday - they've signed catcher Henry Davis, the first overall pick in the - 2021 MLB draft.
Jul 18, 2021
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Henry Davis Signs Reported $6.5M Pirates Contract After Going No. 1 in 2021 MLB Draft / The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Sunday - they've signed catcher Henry Davis, the first overall pick in the - 2021 MLB draft.
Jul 11, 2021
Henry Davis Selected by Pirates with No. 1 Overall Pick in 2021 MLB Draft / The Pittsburgh Pirates hope they've
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Jun 19, 2021
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Jun 15, 2021
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Jun 14, 2021
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Starkville | Javy’s magic, Joe West’s reign and drafting baseball’s elite young talent / Jayson and Doug welcome Ken Rosenthal
Starkville | Javy’s magic, Joe West’s reign and drafting baseball’s elite young talent / Jayson and Doug welcome Ken Rosenthal and Britt Ghiroli to Starkville for a roundtable discussion on the season’s first two months. They draft the game’s best young players and try to figure out how MLB can help them and everyone else in the game shine. - Javy Baez was once one of the games elite young players. He’s still a magician as he showed with his steal of first base in Pittsburgh. Joe West has been an umpire for longer than anyone ever. Doug has stories and Jayson has stats to mark West’s big milestone. - Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst - Follow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanville - Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster - - Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2021
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May 18, 2021
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Jan 23, 2021
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