Adam Wainwright shuts out Pirates, and the Bucs were kind enough to help.
Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis
A Failed Prospect. An Underused Resource. What is Michael Chavis?
A first round pick by the Red Sox back in 2014, Michael Chavis has had a strange path to the Majors, one that he’s still traversing.
Facing The Challenges Of Promotion Head-On – Blake Sabol
8-11-2021 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) For the past month or so, and possibly longer, Pirates Fans have been clamoring for a number of players in Pittsburgh’s Farm System to be promoted up the ladder to the next level; bringing them noticeably closer at times to the day when they could findContinue reading “Facing The Challenges Of Promotion Head-On – Blake Sabol”
Pirates One Hit By Cardinals For Sixth Straight Loss
8-11-2021 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) According to Baseball Reference, the average length of a Major League Baseball game is 3 hours and 10 minutes. All the way back in 1985, when I first started following the Pirates, it was 2 hours and 44 minutes. MLB’s Commissioner Rob Manfred sees this asContinue reading “Pirates One Hit By Cardinals For Sixth Straight Loss”
How Does the Pirates Coaching Look Heading Into 2022?
As I started writing the forecast for 2022 on Sunday, I realized this couldn’t be done without touching on the coaching staff. I mean the pitching and hitting was one thing, but there was just no way any of you were going to let me stop without talking to the coaching.
Two Guys Talkin’ Trades – The Winter Meetings
I’d like to thank Joe and Justin for excellent work covering the trade scene this season and I’m grateful they plan to continue to offer their services as we move forward.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Thank goodness this isn’t called Five Positive Pirates Thoughts at Five.
Victim Of Circumstance-Jared Jones
The 2021 MLB Amateur Draft, and subsequent signing period, was an absolute whirlwind for General Manager Ben Cherington and Co., the Pittsburgh Pirates and in turn the fans of this historic franchise. After drafting five players that were listed among the top 100 of the class (Henry, Davis, Anthony Solometo, Lonnie White, Jr., Bubba ChandlerContinue reading “Victim Of Circumstance-Jared Jones”
How Does The Pirates Pitching Staff Evolve for 2022
On Sunday I put together some thoughts about what we can expect to see come Spring Training for the fielders. This wasn’t a prediction piece as much as a look at the landscape as it sits, along with identifying areas where the Pirates should be looking outside to fill. Give that a read if you’re interested.
Pirates Recent Roster Moves Cast Light on 2022 Picture
Position Battles are everywhere.
Steel City Pirates 