Heading into 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates had high hopes. However, star player Oneil Cruz has struggled, with a low batting average and defensive difficulties. His improvement is crucial for the team’s success.
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The Pirates offense needs consistency, and it starts by playing the right guys
The Pittsburgh Pirates started strong but struggled lately. Their offense has been inconsistent, and the manager needs to prioritize stable lineups for improvement.
Series Preview: Brewers (14-8) at Pirates (11-11)
The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Milwaukee Brewers in a series marked by their contrasting form.
Series Preview: Red Sox (10-10) at Pirates (11-8)
The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Boston Red Sox at home, seeking to improve their recent performance, while the Red Sox’s strong pitching adds to the challenge.
Jared Jones has Been Electric, and the Pirates are Being Careful
Ethan Smith reports on Jared Jones’ impressive start for the Pirates, but also raises concerns about managing his workload to avoid injury risk.
Martin Perez’s hot start shouldn’t be a surprise
4-11-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X If you listened to me on Locked On Pirates during the off-season, you’d know I was very big on the Pirates acquiring Martin Perez, and for good reason. For a team like the Pittsburgh Pirates, I am all about them acquiring veteran talent with solid track records,Continue reading “Martin Perez’s hot start shouldn’t be a surprise”
The Pirates Outfield Has a Problem, but its Actually a Good One
The outfield has a problem, but its a good problem, a problem any team in MLB would love to have, because the Pirates currently have five real outfield options for Shelton to play with everyday.
What does the Joey Bart acquisition mean for the backup catcher position?
4-3-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_etHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates were off on Tuesday, but General Manager Ben Cherington wasn’t, as he acquired San Francisco Giants catcher and 2018 second overall selection, Joey Bart, in exchange for minor league right-hander, Austin Strickland. Bart hasn’t quite lived up to his 2018 pre-draft hype thusContinue reading “What does the Joey Bart acquisition mean for the backup catcher position?”
Eric Lauer signs minor-league deal with Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates made yet another off-season pitching addition on Tuesday, bringing in former San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer on a minor league deal.
Breaking Down the Updated 2024 MLB Pirates Pipeline Top-30 Prospects List
Prospects have dominated the scope of discussion for the Pittsburgh Pirates for the better part of the past half decade.
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