Very rarely does a sure fire, step right into the majors prospect crop up in the Amateur draft for MLB. When it looks like one is potentially there like Kumar Rocker many in the fan base believe a team not on the upswing should actively try to acquire him. You know, tank.
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Pirates Lose 5-4, Holland Has Better Outing Than His Line Shows
The Pirates came into this game riding a four game losing streak and that background heading to Minnesota to face a 7-2 Twins club created an impending sense that any semblance of hope to see improvement impossible to fathom.
Pirates (2-7) at Twins (7-2) Series Preview
Many of the storylines write themselves, Derek Shelton returning to the city that made him a hot coaching candidate in the first place to face his good friend Rocco Baldelli. The two only spent two seasons together but Shelton has mentioned on numerous occasions he has borrowed from the time he spent there, and we’veContinue reading “Pirates (2-7) at Twins (7-2) Series Preview”
Cubs Take Finale in Extras to Sweep the Pirates at Wrigley
A sunny afternoon in Chicago’s Wrigley Field on a Sunday is about as Summer as Summer gets. The Pirates set out to salvage one game from the three-game set and the plan took center stage.
Cubs Take the Series Opener 6-3 as Bucs Bats Wake Up Too Late
The Pittsburgh Pirates embarked on their second road trip of the season tonight, this time the friendly confines of Wrigley Field in Chicago to square off against the Cubs.
Series Preview – Pirates (2-4) at Cubs (4-2)
Chicago probably doesn’t have the most talent in the NL Central anymore, but they certainly still have the most battle tested unit.
Throwing at Batters Will Never Stop in Baseball
By in large the masses seem to support Joe Kelly for throwing at Houston Astros players, some going so far as to lift him up as a hero. Others have decided to pretend it is simple assault.
Bucs Fall 3-0 in Series Finale to the Brewers in Example of What the Modern Game Has Become
Sure, things happened in this game. Joe pitched fairly well but gave up two homeruns and three runs. Woodruff was brilliant and the Bucs had no answers for anything he tossed up there, especially his changeup which mystified seemingly every batter in the lineup.
Expect the Unexpected with Pirates Lineups
In baseball every fan no matter how involved, from the casual observer to the most ravenous fan, one thing binds us all, lineup opinions. Everyone has their perfect vision of an ideal flow, the players involved and any variations beyond that for specific situations.
Five Thoughts at Five
The sports world is swirling with activity let’s dive right into some thoughts on some of the bigger ones.
Steel City Pirates 