1-31-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X ‘Helter skelter,’ a phrase meaning “in undue haste, confusion, or disorder,” feels a fairly appropriate way to describe how this rebuild has unfolded. Messy trades, confusing signings and inability to properly develop impact bats within the system are just a few issues plaguing this squad. And now, headingContinue reading “Helter Skelter, Derek Shelton”
Category Archives: Opinion
Is GM Ben Cherington Planning to Stay the Course?
This offseason, Pittsburgh Pirates’ General Manager Ben Cherington finds himself at a pivotal crossroads. Having dedicated the past five years to meticulously rebuilding the team, Cherington now faces a “prove-it” year. That comes with a decision: stick to the plan or take a 90-degree turn?
Where To Point The Finger
8-28-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates finally pulled the trigger and fired someone. Granted, it was not anyone in the Pirates coaching staff or the front office – but the Director of International Scouting, Junior Vizcaino – who had been in the role since replacing Rene Gayo, famously associated with the MiguelContinue reading “Where To Point The Finger”
Pirates Strike A Deal With Boston
7-29-2024 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X The Pittsburgh Pirates have swung their first deal at the 2024 trade deadline. In a somewhat rare, “prospect for prospect” trade, the Pirates are sending starting pitcher Quinn Priester to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for middle infielder, Nick Yorke. Pirates fans have just begunContinue reading “Pirates Strike A Deal With Boston”
Pittsburgh Pirates 2024 Trade Deadline Primer
7-9-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X Trade deadline season is always one of the most intriguing parts of the MLB calendar, with stars becoming available and moving to new homes, under-the-radar acquisitions shifting the tide for teams on the fringe and teams in a rebuild adding valuable pieces that end up beingContinue reading “Pittsburgh Pirates 2024 Trade Deadline Primer”
Starter Spotlight: James Paxton
6-5-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a win in the opening game last night against the flame-throwing right-handed pitcher, Tyler Glasnow, the Pirates will look to keep rolling against contact-oriented southpaw in James Paxton. The veteran Paxton joined the Dodgers as a free agent this past offseason, providing a steadying presence despite notContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: James Paxton”
Happy Home Opener, Pittsburgh!
4-5-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X There’s a different *feel* in the air when it comes to Opening Day. Sure, we’ve all seen the MLB promo videos, current and former players talking about what it means to them but, man, it just hits different this year for Pirates fans. The hope of the rebuildContinue reading “Happy Home Opener, Pittsburgh!”
Pirates Have Another Huge Inning, Outlast Cardinals 6-3(57-69)
08/22/23 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_Ethan on Twitter The Pittsburgh Pirates have the St. Louis Cardinals number right now, outlasting the Red Birds 6-3 on Tuesday night to pick up the series victory. Unlike Monday night, the offense started slow for both sides, with Adam Wainwright and Johan Oviedo pitching the first three framesContinue reading “Pirates Have Another Huge Inning, Outlast Cardinals 6-3(57-69)”
Through The Prospect Porthole: Pirates Prospect Rankings
1-22-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) The last season Bryan Reynolds was a prospect, he didn’t make his way inside the Top 100; and, he barely fit inside the Pirates Top 10. Four years later we are battling with the idea of having our best player asking for a trade. That sameContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Pirates Prospect Rankings”
Pirates Sign Free Agent Following Extended Lockout. Fail To Make Formal Announcement To Avoid Fan Backlash.
Obviously this an overly dramatic interpretation of what actually took place on the first full day after the MLB Lockout was finally lifted; as a new CBA was approved by the MLPA and the league’s owners. Yet, it also seems fairly fitting considering the Pirates propensity to botch even this simplest report of a transaction;Continue reading “Pirates Sign Free Agent Following Extended Lockout. Fail To Make Formal Announcement To Avoid Fan Backlash.”
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