4/18/23-By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Early season injuries-and subsequently, sooner than expected promotions-seem to have become a running theme less than three weeks into season; with the majority involving guys that were likely being counted on to play major roles with the Big League Club, at some point during 2023. To meContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Minor League Baseball In Full Swing”
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Free Baseball In St. Louis:(9-6)
4/14/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter “Maybe tomorrow we’ll all wear 42, so nobody can tell us apart.” Since 2004 I have experienced Jackie Robinson Day on a local level. Even in Pittsburgh each of these games have a totally different feeling to any other game. It’s simply not your regular dayContinue reading “Free Baseball In St. Louis:(9-6)”
Through The Prospect Porthole: Nick Gonzales
4-13-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) As soon as Oneil Cruz was helped off the field-and in some cases even before then-rumblings of wanting Nick Gonzales on the Major League Roster, sooner rather than later, began to circulate Pirates Fan Social Media; especially since he received the promotion to Triple-A Indianapolis, withContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Nick Gonzales”
Pirates Bullpen Is Bombarded By Astros, As Bats Fall Silent In Shutout:(7-5)
4/12/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter Happy 412 Day To Yinzers Everywhere! Although, there wasn’t very much for Pirates Fans to be happy about in today’s rubber-match with the Houston Astros; unless you are a fan of acrobatic plays by the opposing fielders. Even if these drop in, Houston was just aContinue reading “Pirates Bullpen Is Bombarded By Astros, As Bats Fall Silent In Shutout:(7-5)”
Talking Pirates With The ”Rock”-John Wehner
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ptc33-13dcc52 Craig is joined by current AT&T SportsNet Color Commentator and former Pirates Player, John “Rock” Wehner to talk about the Oneil Cruz Injury, the role(s) of coaches, letting players work through their issues and much more! Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy ChrisContinue reading “Talking Pirates With The ”Rock”-John Wehner”
Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performer: First “Full” Week
4-11-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) After a quick weekend series for the Indianapolis Indians, all of the Pirates Affiliates eventually joined in on the fun; with Altoona starting their season on Thursday, which was soon followed by Greensboro and Bradenton on Friday. For fans of the Minor Leagues like myself, itContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performer: First “Full” Week”
Minor League News and Brews: Live From Allegheny City Brewing
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-93hx8-13da8d8 Craig goes live from Allegheny City Brewing, in the heart of Deutschtown, with Taylor from @ShopYinzz for the Pirates Home Opener; while taking trips to Indianapolis, Altoona, Greensboro and Bradenton. Pull up a chair, pour a cold one, and let’s talk Bucs, Minor League News and Brews! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside TheContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Live From Allegheny City Brewing”
Early Inning Pitching Struggles Sink Pirates (5-3)
4/8/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter Our guy Vinny did not have the revenge game, he may have imagined against the Chicago White Sox today. Through the first two innings. he allowed one run; while hitting most of his spots. Early on he generated whiffs, and was in command of most counts.Continue reading “Early Inning Pitching Struggles Sink Pirates (5-3)”
412 Blackout PNC-Special Home Opener Episode
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cm5cv-13da897 Craig is joined by his brother from another mother, Gary Morgan, to discuss the Home Opener, as well as trends/takeaways from the first week and what to look for as the season continues. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-footContinue reading “412 Blackout PNC-Special Home Opener Episode”
Through The Prospect Porthole: Liover Pegeuro
4-6-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) There is a little bit more pressure added to certain prospects, simply based on how they were acquired. A first round draft pick carries more weight in the eyes of baseball fans-and is likely to be considered a bust if he doesn’t become a superstar-than aContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Liover Pegeuro”
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