https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-bdjg5-13f48e5 Craig is joined this week by Eric Garfield (aka @Eric_Birdland) of the Florida Prospect Report Podcast to talk about development in the lower minors, Extended Spring Training and some players to watch in Bradenton and the FCL. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan;Continue reading “Minor League New and Brews: Talking Everything Bradenton with Eric Garfield”
Author Archives: Craig W. Toth
Through The Prospect Porthole: Henry Davis’ Path To Pittsburgh
4-27-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Over the past week and change I have seen comments about Henry Davis ranging from him being the Pirates Designated Hitter of the Future to Endy Rodriguez’s eventual back-up, and from the savior of the organization to a bust that will ultimately fizzle out as theContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Henry Davis’ Path To Pittsburgh”
Pirates Bounce Back Against Dodgers: (17-8)
4/26/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter Last night the game turned into a slugfest. Tonight, it was a pitcher’s duel-in spite of the final score-through the first four innings as Roansy Contreras and Tony Gonsolin both put up zeros across the board; and even after that small ball ruled the day. InContinue reading “Pirates Bounce Back Against Dodgers: (17-8)”
Positive Pirates Talk With Rob Biertempfel
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-b3ttd-13f04f5 Craig welcomes back Pirates Beat Reporter from The Athletic, Rob Biertempfel, to talk about Shelton’s Extension, Pittsburgh’s 2023 Hall of Fame Class, Pleasant Surprises Thus Far This Season and Much More! 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 “Positive Pirates Talk With Rob Biertempfel”
Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Still Looking At Small Sample Sizes
4-25-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) The Minor League Leader in plate appearances is Michael Busch of the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers with 102; who on a completely unrelated point, was just called up to the Big League Club. In the Pirates Organization Miguel Andujar and Nick Gonzales are tied with 85Continue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Still Looking At Small Sample Sizes”
Pirates Top The Reds In A Pitching Duel: (15-7)
4/22/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter Things feel different this year-at least early on-because they are different. It obviously starts with the record, aided by the current 6-game winning streak; but for the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates it seems to go beyond that. The chemistry in the clubhouse is unmatched at the moment,Continue reading “Pirates Top The Reds In A Pitching Duel: (15-7)”
Minor League News and Brews: Meet Me In St. Louis-Take Two
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pijwz-13eb504 Craig talks about the statistics/metrics that he looks for at each level of the Pirates Minor League System, provides some player profiles to drive his point home, and as always, reviews some delicious beers. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when itContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Meet Me In St. Louis-Take Two”
Through The Prospect Porthole: Assessing Farm System Depth After Early Season Injuries
4-20-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Prior to official start of the Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 Season there were some assumptions that could be made concerning what roles certain players were going to be asked to perform throughout the year. JT Brubaker seemed to be a locked into backend of the rotation, JarlinContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Assessing Farm System Depth After Early Season Injuries”
Pirates Bats Explode Again In Sweep Of Rockies: (12-7)
4/19/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter Before Johan Oviedo could even toe the rubber-to see if he could continue his dominance on the mound-the Pirates put up a 5 spot on Rockies Starter, lefty Austin Gomber. They then proceeded to stack another 4 on top of that in the second; ultimately chasingContinue reading “Pirates Bats Explode Again In Sweep Of Rockies: (12-7)”
Pirates Starting Pitching And The Overall Differences From Last Year
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ftd7f-13e7c78 Craig and Chris weigh the positive and negatives concerning the Pirates Starting Rotation, and get into the expectations we had for this season, how they are playing out and differences between this team and the one we watched play last season. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement,Continue reading “Pirates Starting Pitching And The Overall Differences From Last Year”
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