Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis

The Pirates Missed Out On The Sweep

With Chad Kuhl on the mound there is usually not too much wondering as to what pitcher you are going to get that day, which is why I was a little concerned about Jesus Aguilar bomb in the top of the second. However, this lapse in placement was not the norm, and more of theContinue reading “The Pirates Missed Out On The Sweep”

Hayes Sparks Offense Outburst From The Pirates

I am not going to lie, that was fun. Beyond my initial concern as to why Mitch Keller was pulled from the game after only 45 pitches, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Once again, the solid one to three delivered; especially with Ke’Bryan injected into the lineup. The Younger Hayes has lifted some of the pressureContinue reading “Hayes Sparks Offense Outburst From The Pirates”

Pirates Get Up Early, But Are Eventually Doubled Up By the Royals

For the first three and a half innings of the game last night, the Pirates looked as if they were going to put together a pretty solid performance, and walk out of Kansas with a split in the short two game series. Even after Salvador Perez roped a Wil Crowe breaking ball, that hung inContinue reading “Pirates Get Up Early, But Are Eventually Doubled Up By the Royals”

A Look at Clay Holmes and His Dominant Month of May

April showers bring May flowers? Although that saying may be extremely cliché, it perfectly describes Clay Holmes’ 2021 season thus far. As it stood on May 1st, Holmes had a 5.02 ERA and was being talked about as a real weak link for an otherwise strong Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen. But the turn of the calendarContinue reading “A Look at Clay Holmes and His Dominant Month of May”