Over the years many things have changed in the game of baseball. One thing that has not changed, however, and never will, is that good pitching beats good hitting. Ultimately, pitching wins games.
This is a good thing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. When Pirate pitchers and catchers report to Bradenton, Florida, later this week for the start of Spring Training, it will be a talented group doing so. The pitching staff for the 2019 edition of the Pittsburgh Baseball Club should be one of the best in the National Leagues.
Part of this talented pitching staff is a bullpen that figures to be one of the best in the NL.