Rob Biertempfel is a Staff Writer at The Athletic. He covers a range of topics including baseball, particularly the MLB and the Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as football with a focus on the St. Louis Cardinals. Rob's work has also been featured in The Dispatch.
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Rob Biertempfel primarily covers sports, particularly baseball with a focus on the Pittsburgh Pirates. His coverage includes event recaps, data-driven analysis, opinion pieces, and breaking news related to the team.
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By: Rob Biertempfel
The schedule offers opportunity, but the club will stick to its process. GM Ben Cherington weighs several factors when considering call-ups.
By: Rob Biertempfel
McCutchen is at the milestone-reaching point in his career. It's time to begin to reflect on his legacy with the Pirates.
By: Rob Biertempfel
“That was awesome,” closer David Bednar said.
By: Rob Biertempfel
A 90-foot sprint led to three pivotal, unearned runs. “Hustle is not in the box score. But if you play hard, good things happen."
By: Rob Biertempfel
Bednar is cementing his status as an elite closer. “In my opinion, he's one of the best,” left-hander Rich Hill said.
By: Rob Biertempfel
GM Ben Cherington said shared time and secondary positions at Indy figure into the short-term plan. But what about the long term?
By: Rob Biertempfel
The veteran leads the way with three walks and a sacrifice fly as Pittsburgh moves back into first place in the NL Central.
By: Rob Biertempfel
Also, a scout says Matt Gorski has the talent to be an All-Star — if he cleans up his 'carnival act' approach at the plate.
By: Rob Biertempfel
Mark Canha started at first base on Friday and Mark Vientos should see some time there as well.
Its adoption of Negro League statistics is a start, but one star's great-grandson hopes for more.
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