Billy Cook

Murphy: Do the Pirates protect anyone from the Rule 5 this year?

A look at some of the notable names Rule 5 eligible, and if the Pirates should/need to protect them

Nov 19 •

Bucs on Deck: Who should the Pirates protect from the Rule 5 draft?

The writers of the site give their thoughts on who to protect

Nov 18 •

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Summarizing the Results So Far from the Pirates' Recent Drafts

Which players still look like possible contributors?

Nov 7 •

Scouting the Pirates system 2024: 'Best Tools' Recap

A look back at the best tools in the Pirates sytem

Nov 6 •

Scouting the Pirates system 2024: Best outfield defense

Looking at the best outfield defenders in the Pirates' organization

Oct 31 •

Laying Out the MLB Offseason Calendar

The World Series is already underway, which means the playoffs are almost over, and the offseason is just around the corner.

Oct 29 •

Pittsburgh Pirates State of the System 2024: Outfielders

Hope sits at the very bottom of the system

Oct 19 •

The Pirates' 40-Man Roster: Who Will Stay and Who Will Go

A lot of movement seems likely in the offseason.

Oct 13 •

How the Pirates performed by position in 2024 by wRC+ and fWAR

A look at the production at each position during the 2024 season, and what that could mean for the offseason

Oct 11 •

Pittsburgh Pirates 2024 Service and Option Breakdown

With the season officially in the rearview mirror, it’s now my favorite time on the baseball calendar—the offseason.

Oct 9 •

Pirates' 2024 Minor League Recaps: Indianapolis

Cast heavy on minor league veterans helps Indy to winning record.

Oct 8 •

Morning Rundown: Pirates drop season finale, AL postseason matchups set up

Pirates lose in season finale, finish with same amount of wins as 2023. AL playoff matchups all set.

Sep 30 •

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