Gary Morgan

Pirates Win 6-5, Bullpen Sets Up Comeback With Strong Night

Bucs win and the bullpen made it possible.

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five

Five Thoughts at Five is designed to keep us talking and thinking, Your comments are what it’s all about. Keep em coming.

Pirates Win Second Straight Over Cardinals 5-4, Peters Shines

Earlier today I wrote about young pitchers and how their growth is tracking. Dillon Peters name came up, but not because I had enough to honestly evaluate the kid. Tonight he added another good start to his resume. Tossing 5 innings of 1 run ball and probably had more in the tank if I’m honest. Really looks in command which wasn’t the book on him. His recent outings

Young Pitchers and Inconsistency, This is What Growth Looks Like

When you watch a young staff develop, well, it takes more than an ability to read a box score. You’re sometimes looking for confidence in a pitch, or command of a situation.

Friday Focus: Why Did the Pirates Retain Ka’ai Tom?

I suppose I should be grateful they aren’t making rash decisions, that’s not good either, but progress doesn’t happen without change. Change doesn’t often happen in baseball without moving on.

MLB Needs a Salary Cap, Half Measures Won’t Work

Ahh CBA time.

Time for relentless leaks of proposals meant to get a reaction from one side. Sometimes to get fans to react. Everyone wants to be right, everyone wants to be seen as the downtrodden.