April 2021 – Page 2 – Steel City Pirates

But, But, What Happens When They Trade All Their Good Players?

There will be more trades, and if improvement of this franchise and how they operate is the goal, there shouldn’t be too many fans who really get up in arms about it.

Cahill Keeps To His Early Season Pattern In Pirates Win

Each time, before Trevor Cahill takes the mound, Pirates Fans hold their collective breaths, wondering what version of the veteran acquisition they are going to get. Thus far in the season he has either gotten bum-rushed from his first pitch; made to wear one because the bullpen would be taxed for seven or eight inningsContinue reading “Cahill Keeps To His Early Season Pattern In Pirates Win”

Outfield Depth is a Problem, One That Likely Won’t End Soon

Way back before the 2020 season started, the Pirates and their new management team, looked to start the process of breaking down the team, and restocking the system.

Happ, Brubaker Shine, Pirates (9-11) Fall 2-0 to Twins in Series Opener

If you love pitching and defense, with a hint of attention seeking umpiring, man, what a game this was for you.

The Pirates are Winning, Is This Sustainable?

The easy answer would be, no. I’m not going to trust these 19 games any more than I trusted the 60 games last season.

Pirates Take The Series In Detroit On A Solid Start From Keller

I would be lying if I told you I wasn’t a little bit excited by the Pirates jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st, however, at that point my mind was pretty much fixated on how Mitch Keller would begin the game. Over his previous three outings he had fluctuatedContinue reading “Pirates Take The Series In Detroit On A Solid Start From Keller”

Through The Prospect Porthole: Multiple Moves Made Ahead Of Yesterday’s Doubleheader

After beginning the season batting .083 with 16 strikeouts in only 24 at bats, the opening day starting centerfielder Anthony Alford was regularly discussed as a potential DFA candidate; and this morning, prior to the Pirates first game of a doubleheader in Detroit, the seemingly inevitable finally happened. However, this move did not take placeContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Multiple Moves Made Ahead Of Yesterday’s Doubleheader”

Tigers Strike Back, Beat Pirates (8-10) in Nightcap in Detroit

The Pirates won the first game of this twin bill and were debuting a couple players. Miguel Yajure got the call up from the taxi squad as the 27th man for the start, and Rodolfo Castro who was called up to replace the DFA’d Anthony Alford got the call at third base.

Pirates (8-9) Take Game One, Anderson Impressive

Seven inning games are super weird. I mean you’re sitting here watching the Pirates starter in the bottom of the 5th protecting a slim one run lead and it’s not like you’d ever want him to give up the tying run but it’s also pretty easy to forget it would be like surrendering the lead in the 7th.

Did the Pirates Fix Colin Moran or Simply Play Him?

The common narrative this season early on has been that Colin Moran has a brand new approach at the plate and while he himself deserves the credit for implementing it, the Pirates too for identifying the holes and helping him improve.