Jared Stonesifer
I'm a 28-year-old journalist living in Pittsburgh. I write for a daily newspaper in the suburbs, covering mainly politics and crime. I freelance for Yahoo! and MLB.com covering baseball, my first true love.
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Tossing Up Zeros: The Pittsburgh Pirates Excel at Blanking OpponentsThe Pirates have won six games this year in which they've held opponents scoreless, one fewer than the Major League lead. Can they keep it up?
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Quarter Poll: Analyzing the Pittsburgh Pirates' Hot Start to the SeasonThe Pirates find themselves six games over .500 after 40 games in the 2013 season. How did they get off to such a good start, and is it sustainable?
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Is Starling Marte the Best Leadoff Hitter in Baseball?The young left fielder has had a tremendous start to the season. Is he the best leadoff man in baseball right now?
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What Are the Pittsburgh Pirates Getting with Francisco Liriano?The veteran lefty joins the Pirates rotation this weekend. Will he succeed?
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Is Clint Hurdle Mismanaging the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Bullpen?The manager is on record saying he won't use his two best relievers unless the team is winning late in games. Is it the right strategy to use?
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Month in Review: The Pittsburgh Pirates' OffenseThe 2013 major league season is already a month in the books. How do the first place Pittsburgh Pirates stack up against the competition?
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Is the Pittsburgh Pirates' Pitching Staff One of the Best in Baseball?The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the hardest schedules in baseball in April, yet they've played to a 12-9 record thus far. While the bats are starting to come around, a lot of the team's early season success can be attributed to the pitching staff.
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Does Michael McKenry Deserve More Playing Time With the Pittsburgh Pirates?Reserve catcher Michael McKenry has shown over the last two seasons that he can come off the bench and provide a pop of power near the bottom of the lineup. Should he get more playing time?
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Are the Pittsburgh Pirates One of the Hottest Teams in Baseball?The Pirates just finished off an impressive homestand in which they beat some of the best teams in baseball. Are they one of the hottest teams in baseball?Also published on:
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Bullpen Sparkles Early for the Pittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen is one of the best in the majors so far this season.
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Why the Road Ahead is Bleak for the Pittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates have had a slow start to the season. Things are about to get worse during a 10-game homestand.
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Starling Marte Provides a Pop at the Top of the Pittsburgh Pirates LineupIt's been a great start to the season for young Starling Marte as the leadoff hitter for the Pirates. Can he keep it up?
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Just How Bad is the Pittsburgh Pirates' Offense?The Pittsburgh Pirates rank last in almost every offensive category through the first six games of the season. Just how bad is this team at the plate?Also published on:
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Record to Get Worse for Pirates Before it Gets BetterThe Pittsburgh Pirates' offense has been stagnant through the first series of the season. Up next is the Dodgers and their vaunted pitching staff. Should fans be concerned?
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Pittsburgh Pirates Drop Opener: Offense Stumbles Out the GateThe Pittsburgh Pirates mustered only three hits during the season opener. Should fans worry?
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Will Clint Hurdle Lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a Winning Season?Clint Hurdle has presided over two seasons of ups and downs for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Will this finally be the year he gets the team to put it all together?Also published on:
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Projected Opening-Day LineupThe Pittsburgh Pirates are only days away from taking the field to open the 2013 season. Here's a look at what the lineup might look like on April 1.
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Does Jeff Locke Belong in the Starting Rotation for the Pittsburgh Pirates?Career minor league pitcher Jeff Locke has won a spot at the back end of the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation. But does he belong there?
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Does A.J. Burnett Have to Be the Ace of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Rotation Again?A.J. Burnett had a career year last season, his first in Pittsburgh. He'll have to reprise his role as the staff ace if the Pirates want to stay in contention this year.
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Should the Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Garrett Jones?Garrett Jones' name has swirled in the rumor mills lately about the possibility of a trade. But would the team benefit without the home runs and veteran leadership he provides?
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Is Russell Martin the Answer at Catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates?Russell Martin comes to the Pittsburgh Pirates after signing a two-year deal with the team. He might not be the hitter he once was, but one thing is for sure, Martin has to be better than the catcher who came before him.
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Does Gerrit Cole Belong on the Pittsburgh Pirates' Opening Day Roster?Gerrit Cole isn't happy at all about being reassigned to the minors. But does he really belong on the major-league roster when camp breaks?
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Will Jason Grilli Thrive as the Pittsburgh Pirates' Closer?Jason Grilli is a 36-year-old relief pitcher who will serve as the Pittsburgh Pirates' closer this year. Is he up for the job?
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Why the Future Is Now for the Pittsburgh PiratesThe future is now for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Or at least it has to be. A solid pitching staff with the potential for an infusion of young arms. Batters who are finally starting to hit for average and power. The time is now. Or at least it has to be.