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Joey Bart

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The Cost of Mediocrity at Catcher

A deep dive into the 'replacement‑level killer' phenomenon at catcher, highlighting underperforming backstops across the playoff picture and the players who could provide the needed spark.

Jul 28, 2026

Pirates Place Sisk on Injured List, Recall Stratton

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that reliever Evan Sisk will spend at least 15 days on the injured list due to left elbow inflammation, prompting the club to summon Hunter Stratton from Triple‑A Indianapolis. The moves reshape the bullpen as the team looks to maintain its recent momentum.

Jul 4, 2026

Framing Weakness as a Strategic Weapon

An analysis of Statcast data reveals that catchers are more effective at overturning calls when they target zones where their framing is weakest, especially on the glove side of the plate.

Jun 10, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Griffin Advances in Rehab, Bart and Devenski Close In on Returns

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has been on the 10‑day injured list since May 31 after a low‑grade forearm strain, but the team’s medical staff says the setback is far from career‑threatening. Griffin has begun a light throwing regimen, incorporating plyometric drills and ground‑ball work, while the team has already cleared him to swing a bat. He now waits for final medical clearance to progress to a structured throwing program.

Jun 9, 2026

Georgia Tech Secures Top Seed for 2026 NCAA Baseball Regional in Atlanta

Georgia Tech will open Russ Chandler Stadium to the nation’s top college baseball teams from May 29 to June 1, entering the tournament as the No. 2 national seed after a historic season that saw the program capture both the ACC regular‑season and tournament titles for the first time in 13 years.

May 29, 2026