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Series Preview: Pirates (56-58) at Dodgers (66-49)

8-9-24 – By Drew Cagle – @cagles_bagels on X The Pirates’ post-All Star break gauntlet rolls on, and Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is the next stop. Following a homestand that saw the club drop five of six against fellow wild card competitors Arizona and San Diego, this series grows in importance. LA enters the weekend offContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (56-58) at Dodgers (66-49)”

Brutal Homestand Comes to an End: Pirates/Padres Takeaways

The Pirates suffered tough losses, with bullpen struggles and competition from wild card contenders. Joey Bart impressed with his hitting, while concerns grew over Marco Gonzales’ performance as a starter.

Snakebit: Pirates/Diamondbacks Series Takeaways

The series against the Arizona Diamondbacks was a mix of ups and downs for the Pirates, impacting their postseason hopes. Key players and bullpen issues emerged, while the team’s resilience remains a positive.

Series Preview: Pirates (53-52) at Astros (55-50)

7-29-24 – By Drew Cagle – @cagles_bagels on X Another pivotal series awaits the Pirates, this time in Houston against an Astros team that has found its footing. Following a disappointing series loss in Arizona, the Bucs will look to salvage the road trip with a series win in Space City. Having not traveled toContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (53-52) at Astros (55-50)”

Evaluating the Pirates’ Free Agent Signings

7/19/24 By Drew Cagle – @cagles_bagels on X As the Pirates exit the All-Star Break and begin a potential playoff push in the second half, the team is seeking pieces on the trade market. However, the most valuable improvements might just come from those inside the Pirates’ clubhouse. I decided to look back on howContinue reading “Evaluating the Pirates’ Free Agent Signings”

Pirates/White Sox Series Recap

7/14/24 By Drew Cagle – @cagles_bagels on X The Pirates entered their final series before the All-Star break looking to continue positive momentum from a series win in Milwaukee. Facing the Chicago White Sox, who entered play with baseball’s lowest winning percentage, it was a series that the Bucs needed to take care of. FridayContinue reading “Pirates/White Sox Series Recap”

Canaan Smith-Njigba’s Pirates Tenure: A Retrospective

In 2021, Jameson Taillon was traded to the Yankees, with Canaan Smith-Njigba among the haul for the Pirates. Now a free agent, he could prove valuable to a rebuilding team.