We were getting to the point in the Reds-Pirates series that rooting for simply not getting blown out seemed like a more achievable goal than a win. A pitchers dual wasn’t on my menu though.
Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis
Pirates Outfield Takes a Turn
Last week, The Pirates had one available outfielder, Ka’ai Tom. I called it Outfield-A-Rama, and it looked like they had no idea how they’d ram together an outfield for the foreseeable future.
Brubaker Provides Another Strong Performance As The Pirates Win
Prior to the start of the Pirates series with the Reds, I already had Tuesday’s contest circled as the most likely chance to add one to the win column for Pittsburgh; almost completely due to the man they would have on the bump, JT Brubaker. During his first six starts on the season he hadContinue reading “Brubaker Provides Another Strong Performance As The Pirates Win”
Pirates (14-20) Lose Big to Reds 14-1
There are nights when nothing goes right. For the Pirates so far this season that’s been the case in every matchup with the Reds. Pitching, hitting, hey name an aspect, it probably failed in some way.
Batting First And Leading Off For Your Pittsburgh Pirates
Starting a few days ago I noticed rumblings throughout Pirates Social Media about making a change at the leadoff spot in Pittsburgh’s lineup; and to be totally honest I was so preoccupied with Ke’Bryan Hayes’ absence in the number two spot, as well as having Erik Gonzalez bat cleanup, that I hadn’t really given itContinue reading “Batting First And Leading Off For Your Pittsburgh Pirates”
The Pirates And Their Depleted Offense Hang On To Win At Wrigley And Avoid The Sweep
Prior to the Pirates games against the Cubs this Mother’s Day afternoon, Pittsburgh and General Manager Ben Cherington made a number of roster moves; some expected, while others may have caught Pirates Fans a little off guard. During the bottom of the first inning of Saturday’s contest, Colin Moran was removed from the game afterContinue reading “The Pirates And Their Depleted Offense Hang On To Win At Wrigley And Avoid The Sweep”
Pirates (13-19) Lose 3-2 to Cubs, Moran Leaves with Injury
Wil Crowe is still a work in progress, he still struggles with command at times but one thing he is showing at least me, he’s a major league pitcher.
Last Inning Pirates Rally Falls Just Short
Based on the pattern that Trevor Cahill has been following all year, he was set to have a good outing versus the Cubs at Wrigley Field this afternoon. Since the beginning of the year Pirates Fans have gone back and forth between Cahill being a DFA candidate, not going to happen, and a possible tradeContinue reading “Last Inning Pirates Rally Falls Just Short”
Keller Comes Out Strong Against The Padres
Through his first five starts of the season, Mitch Keller has been the very definition of Jekyll and Hyde; either wild and outside of zone, while hanging sliders for batters to punish, or in command and pounding the zone as he fools hitters with the off speed and overpowers them with the fastball. The strangestContinue reading “Keller Comes Out Strong Against The Padres”
A Lazy Sunday Afternoon At PNC Park
At times, games like the one on Sunday afternoon frustrate me more than a fourteen to nothing blowout that is pretty much out of reach after the first or second inning. A decent start from a pitcher that is likely your sixth guy or beyond in the rotation, especially without injuries, four inning of shutoutContinue reading “A Lazy Sunday Afternoon At PNC Park”
Steel City Pirates 