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"It hasn't taken him long to be one of the vocal leaders in there. And then when he produces … that's when people start buying in."
C. Trent Rosecrans7
GM Ben Cherington has used the draft and three trades to add quality and quantity. Is that enough to hasten the post-Stallings era?
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Stallings may be one of the lesser-known names featured in Awards Week. But his journey is one of the most fascinating.
Peter Gammons27
Jacob Stallings, 31, has worked tirelessly to turn himself into a major-league starter, and his elite defense was on display this season.
Stephen J. Nesbitt13
The Pirates are strong up the middle: catcher, shortstop, center field. Which of those players will claim a Gold Glove this year?
Rob Biertempfel1
Jacob Stallings, Kevin Newman and Bryan Reynolds are among the NL finalists. An obscure rule is why Ke'Bryan Hayes wasn't recognized, too.
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Stallings is in good position to establish his legacy as a Pirates defender in the mold of the great Roberto Clemente.
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Ke'Bryan Hayes and Jacob Stallings were the bright spots in an otherwise dismal infield this past season.
The Pirates revealed Sunday that two players have tested positive to COVID-19. So what's it like for catchers to navigate the new normal?
Rob Biertempfel2
Six players were essentially on make-or-break status at the outset of spring training camp. Here's where they stand.
Rob Biertempfel7
Gene McCaffrey looks at early fantasy baseball ADP to identify some of his favorite players that can be had beyond pick No. 345.
Gene McCaffrey8
It took him four seasons, but backup catcher Jacob Stallings finally hit one out of the park.
Rob Biertempfel9
The Reds' broadcasters suggested Chris Archer doctored baseballs on Sunday.
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Cervelli will be the catcher on opening day. He might get a handful of starts at first base during the season. But third base? Not likely.
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A sleepy pregame vibe in the Pirates' clubhouse carried over into the afternoon, as the Giants hung on for a 4-3 win and a split of the four-game series.
Using their old-fangled approaches at the plate, Newman and Stallings hit for the cycle on Tuesday. They are only the second duo in confirmed baseball history to turn that trick.
Rob Biertempfel5
GM Neal Huntington did not identfy who could be dealt away, but the list almost certainly includes Ivan Nova, Josh Harrison, David Freese, Francisco Cervelli, Jordy Mercer and Corey Dickerson.
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