Esmerlyn Valdez’s Defense Becoming Surprising Part of His Game
When the Pittsburgh Pirates called up top prospect Esmerlyn Valdez this season, they were hoping to get a big power…
Noah Wright
Noah Wright is a baseball subscriber at Last Word On Baseball with a focus on the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has previously written for baseball blogs, such as Rum Bunter, Rising Apple, and also writes at Bucco Bantr. Noah graduated with a bachelors degree in sports management and a minor in business management in 2022 from California University of Pennsylvania, and also worked as a college baseball video scout for Sports Radar. He has written about baseball since 2018 starting on a blog he created with his close friends
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Mock Drafting The Pittsburgh Pirates’ First 3 Picks Of The 2026 Draft
The 2026 MLB draft is just days away. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a handful of picks within the first two…
The Ke’Bryan Hayes Trade Has Become a Massive Win for the Pirates
When a team salary dumps a player, the only positive they’re likely looking for is getting money off the payroll.…
The Pirates Can Still Get Out From Under Mitch Keller’s Rough Contract
The Pittsburgh Pirates extended right-handed starter Mitch Keller to a five-year, $77 million deal before Spring Training 2024. At the…
Theorizing What’s Wrong With Paul Skenes Amid His Recent Struggles
Paul Skenes was lights out in his 2024 Rookie of the Year campaign and his subsequent 2025 Cy Young season.…
Endy Rodriguez Needs To Drop Switch-Hitting
Endy Rodriguez has become one of the biggest surprises for the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates. After missing all of 2024 and…
Esmerlyn Valdez Is Exactly What the Pirates Need Right Now
The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost some very key pieces to their lineup in June. Oneil Cruz hit the injured list…
Paul Skenes Needs His Splinker Back
Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace Paul Skenes is having an excellent season out of the rotation. However, it is a ‘down’ year…
The Pirates Missing Out on Kazuma Okamoto Is Coming Back To Haunt Them
The Pittsburgh Pirates were very active during the 2025-2026 offseason. They made a handful of trades and signed a handful…
3 Neglected Bullpen Trade Prospects for the Pittsburgh Pirates
If there is anything the Pittsburgh Pirates must target as the trade deadline approaches, it is fixing their bullpen. The…
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