Gary Morgan

Five Pirates Pre-Deadline Topics

The rumor mill is hottest in the fan base, just as predicted the deadline itself is pretty slow. We heard that team executives around the league wanted to get their deals done early because of the unique circumstances in 2020, well, here we are on deadline eve, what happened?

Hader Implodes, So Does Richard Rodriguez; Pirates Lose a Heartbreaker 7-6 to Brewers

Baseball is a funny game, sometimes you can sense that early on the significance of a situation. The lead was surrendered but he kept his team, and himself in the game, big stuff from the young man.

What In the World Has Happened to Bryan Reynolds?

Let’s start by being honest about how bad it has gotten. The Pirates are down a couple runs in the bottom of the 8th and they have a couple speedy runners at second and third. Bryan Reynolds steps to the plate, you actually find yourself withing it was Newman or Gonzalez.

Kuhl, Ponce, Power Pirates to Sweep of Double Header in St. Louis

In game one the Pirates sent Chad Kuhl to the mound. The lineup featured the return of Kevin Newman and the MLB debut for Will Craig. The Cards trotted their normal lineup out and started Kwang-Hyun Kim the lefty.

Sports Aren’t Fun Right Now, At Some Point That Will Matter

It’s easy as a Pirates fan to feel this 7-19 season isn’t fun, but for many the knowledge that it’s part of the process is enough. COVID-19 changed the landscape of every sport that was in season and some that haven’t even started yet.

White Sox Sweep 2 Game Set; Pirates Trade Chips Lower Bar

Full disclosure, my Co-editor Craig, the host of the Bucs In the Basement Podcast is part of the Broadcast Basement Network. Chris, his co-host also does one for the White Sox called Sox in the Basement. So I listen to both pretty regularly, as I’ve always considered the Sox my cheat team. The Sox areContinue reading “White Sox Sweep 2 Game Set; Pirates Trade Chips Lower Bar”

Let’s Discuss Everything That Goes into Trades

It’s the silly season, and no I’m not referring to the election, I’m talking about the trade deadline. Every year when it rolls around fans and pundits alike predict who’s coming and who’s going. What package makes sense and who’s involved.

It’s OK to Enjoy Momentary Success Pirates Fans

This weekend the Pirates swept the Brewers at PNC Park. It seems like such normal reaction that Pirate ‘fans’ would be happy about that, right?

Five Pirates Thoughts

There is something calming about your baseball team hitting. At the end of the day, it won’t erase what’s happened but it sure makes watching more fun. Let’s talk about a few things going on and see if we can’t jump start our thought process on this overcast Sunday Morning shall we? 1. Why Don’tContinue reading “Five Pirates Thoughts”

Pirates Put a 12-5 Hurtin’ on the Brew Crew Ensuring First Series Victory

The Pirates experienced something they have only felt scarcely in 2020, coming off a win. Derek Holland took the mound following a bounce back relief appearance and his disaster of a start last time out.