The rest of this year needs to be geared toward that, so at the deadline the Pirates have some choices to make. Do they hold on to guys like Choi, Santana for their sheer competence, or do they clear the space to start getting more at bats for some of the members of that list?
Monthly Archives: July 2023
Palacios Big Day Leads Pirates Over Phillies 6-4 (46-58)
07/30/23 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_Ethan on Twitter The Pittsburgh Pirates always keep things fun, and fun things happened at PNC Park on Sunday as they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 in walk off fashion to cap off a series victory against their cross-state rivals. In what could very well be Rich Hill’s lastContinue reading “Palacios Big Day Leads Pirates Over Phillies 6-4 (46-58)”
Two Guys Talkin’ Trades-Say Who Now?
Ben Cherington is listening, Jud and Corey try to predict things that might actually pique his interest.
Trade Deadline: A Yearly Tradition Continues in Pittsburgh
You’ve watched Carlos Santana play an excellent first base all year. You’ve watched him bat cleanup all season long. You’ve heard Derek Shelton as recently as last week talk about how very important it has been and is to have someone like Carlos Santana in the locker room and dugout.
Then you watch him traded for an 18 year old kid named Jhonny Severino.
Top 15 Plus 5 More
A lot of blue up there. A lot. But it’s the fist week after the break so let’s not lose our cool here. I won’t get weighted down in those numbers. Instead….
Hump Day Pirates Q&A
Good questions as always everyone. Lots of frustration out there as we all should feel at times, appreciate the thoughtful questions that see through it.
Blake Snell, Padres Tie Series vs. Pirates Tuesday Night (44-57)
07/26/23 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_Ethan on Twitter The Pittsburgh Pirates entered Tuesday night at Petco Park undefeated against the San Diego Padres in 2023, but yet another strong start from Padres starter Blake Snell helped San Diego pick up their first victory against the Pirates this season in a 5-1 victory. Pittsburgh kickedContinue reading “Blake Snell, Padres Tie Series vs. Pirates Tuesday Night (44-57)”
Pirates Coaching Decisions And Possible Trade Candidates
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-r3q7i-14645dd Craig and Chris discuss whether or not Derek Shelton and Andy Haines should be on the hot seat(s), as well as the likely-and maybe not so likely-trade candidates in the Pirates Organization. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemadeContinue reading “Pirates Coaching Decisions And Possible Trade Candidates”
Santana Homers Twice As Pirates Defeat Padres 8-4 (44-56)
7/24/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The Pirates haven’t won a series in over 3 weeks. In fact, the last series they won was against these San Diego Padres at home, a sweep from June 27-29. After tonight, they have two more shots at securing a series victory as Quinn Priester earned hisContinue reading “Santana Homers Twice As Pirates Defeat Padres 8-4 (44-56)”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Where is the Winning?
The rest of this year needs to be geared toward that, so at the deadline the Pirates have some choices to make. Do they hold on to guys like Choi, Santana for their sheer competence, or do they clear the space to start getting more at bats for some of the members of that list?
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