https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-44hya-11f96dc Ke’Bryan Hayes got a long-term extension from the Pittsburgh Pirates with less than a full season of at bats under his belt. We will tell you why the deal makes perfect sense, how it helps get the team closer to a Bryan Reynolds extension and why manager Derek Shelton has to lock him intoContinue reading “Shelton Lineups Essential To Pirates Development”
Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Yes, I know we’re in the middle of game time but Five Thoughts at Six-Fifteen doesn’t sound right.
Michael Chavis Grand Slam Lifts Pirates Over Cardinals 9-4
Pirates Ride Great Defense and Michael Chavis Slam to First Victory of 2022
Why Can’t the Pirates Lineup Just Make Sense
Believe it or not, I don’t expect to agree with every move made by the Pirates. I certainly don’t expect to agree with every move Derek Shelton makes, but is it too much to ask that the lineup at least make some semblance of sense?
Offensive Struggles Continue in Pirates 6-2 Loss to Cardinals
Bucs fall again to Cardinals, offense continues to sputter.
Roansy Contreras Gets the Call Up
Well, it’s earlier than anyone would have assumed, but Roansy Contreras is getting the call up to the big club following the injury to Duane Underwood Jr.
Pirates Manage Zero Runs As Cardinals Dominate
4-8-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Every time my number is called to do the game recap for our site, I start to experience the same emotions I imagine a candidate running for office must feel; as they prepare for an impending victory or concession speech. Just before the game starts, inContinue reading “Pirates Manage Zero Runs As Cardinals Dominate”
Pirates Lock Up Hayes With Record Setting Contract Extension
Happy opening day Pittsburgh, you have your third baseman of the future, and present.
Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day 2022
It’s opening day in MLB and seeing as how we didn’t feel confident we were going to get this before June or July about a month ago, it feels good knowing we’ll see 162 games.
ITBB 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates Season Preview
As has become tradition, Craig and I wanted to hammer this one together so here goes. Oh, and I guess we should do some kind of grading system. How about the boring old A-F Scale and we’ll toss in a + or – to signify if we think it’s improved from 2021 or gotten worse.
Steel City Pirates 