8/21/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Pirates bats came to life early and they didn’t let up, plating multiple runs in the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 8th innings en route to an 11-1 victory over the Cardinals. Bryan Reynolds doubled with 1 out in the bottom of the first inning, moved to thirdContinue reading “Bats Come Alive As Pirates Stomp Cardinals 11-1 (56-69)”
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – The Basement Might Be Decided This Week
Here we are, just about 6 weeks from the end of the 2023 campaign. There are 38 games remaining and to finish with a better record than last year they’d have to go 6-32, and since last year they finished 62-100, it of course also means they need those 6 wins to avoid a 100 loss season.
Keuchel Silences Bucs Bats As Twins Win 2-0 (55-69)
8/20/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Bats quiet on both sides early on as Ryan Borucki pitched 2 perfect innings for the Bucs in an opener role for Osvaldo Bido. History almost made for the second game in a row as both teams vying to win the rubber-match. Twins got on the boardContinue reading “Keuchel Silences Bucs Bats As Twins Win 2-0 (55-69)”
With Henry Davis, The Pirates Must not Waste This Offseason
The rest of 2023 is important too of course, but let’s be real, it’s not worth anything if they don’t learn from it, identify what they need to improve, and ultimately, do so.
Minor League News and Brews-Pitching Is Key
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7j4k7-148499b Craig talks about Quinn Priester’s Journey from promising top prospect to Major League Demotion, Jared Jones possibly hitting a wall, the actuality of Paul Skenes being a two-way player and rebuilds that were stalled due to pitching concerns. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates BaseballContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews-Pitching Is Key”
Hump Day Pirates Q&A
I’m more and more impressed every week with the quality and thoughtfulness of the questions you all pose.
Top 15 Plus 5 More Update
Speaking of the trade deadline, Estuar Suero acquired in the Rich Hill and Ji-Man Choi trade makes his debut in the Pirates top 15 on Fangraphs. Sure it’s due to Tank Davis graduating but the kid has a good deal of upside and is one to keep an eye on.
The Polarizing Pittsburgh Pirates
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-u3vyw-147fb2c Craig and Chris discuss the MLB Network’s praise concerning the potential of the 2024 Pirates and how they can actually get there; as well as the future role of Jack Suwinski. 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 homemade oakContinue reading “The Polarizing Pittsburgh Pirates”
Big Seventh Inning Powers Pirates Win Over Mets, 7-4 (55-66)
8/15/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Pirates bats struggled to get much going against the Mets bullpen in the first game of this series. In game 2, they made sure to capitalize. Mets got on the board first tonight after a Brandon Nimmo lead-off homer, his second long-ball in as many days, givingContinue reading “Big Seventh Inning Powers Pirates Win Over Mets, 7-4 (55-66)”
Pirates Big Seventh Inning, Mets Mistakes Propel 7-4 Victory (54-66)
07/15/23 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_Ethan on Twitter It sure is nice to be on the right side of some mistakes huh? The Pittsburgh Pirates struggled for much of Tuesday evening in Queens to take advantage of free passes, passed balls and just about every self-inflicting mistake the Mets could make in a baseballContinue reading “Pirates Big Seventh Inning, Mets Mistakes Propel 7-4 Victory (54-66)”
Steel City Pirates 