As the affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates began to roll out their Opening Day Rosters on Friday afternoon, many of the prospect placements were really no surprise to those that follow the organization closely. However, there were several that made me do a bit of a double take; where I had to read over theContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Minor League Rosters Are Coming Together, And I Have Some Questions”
Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis
Pirates Errors-Mental And Physical-Lead To Loss
In his first four starts of the year, JT Brubaker did everything that could be asked of from a starting pitcher, which is to give his team a chance to win the game; and in Friday night’s contest he did the same thing again. Sure if you just looked at the pitching line, or theContinue reading “Pirates Errors-Mental And Physical-Lead To Loss”
Anderson And The Pirates Give Kansas City The Royals Treatment
Over the course of five starts Tyler Anderson has performed as advertised, and possibly a little over expectations at times; which is kind of a welcomed consistency every five starts in a somewhat inexperienced and/or unpredictable rotation, outside of the calm hand of JT Brubaker. He won’t blow you away with velocity or dazzle youContinue reading “Anderson And The Pirates Give Kansas City The Royals Treatment”
Pirates (11-11) Take Series from Twins with a 6-2 Victory
Starter gets through 4 or 5, bullpen keeps it close, hitting takes advantage of the opposition bullpen. This is the Pirates recipe for success, and today it was the recipe for fully coming back from a 1-6 start to an 11-11, .500 record.
The Pirates Bats Have To Play
It couldn’t have been made more apparent than it was in a 2-0, one hit loss at the hands of Minnesota Twins and aging lefty J.A. Happ, that pitching isn’t going to solve all of the Pirates problems; and neither is solid defense for that matter. JT Brubaker and Sam Howard took the mound forContinue reading “The Pirates Bats Have To Play”
But, But, What Happens When They Trade All Their Good Players?
There will be more trades, and if improvement of this franchise and how they operate is the goal, there shouldn’t be too many fans who really get up in arms about it.
Cahill Keeps To His Early Season Pattern In Pirates Win
Each time, before Trevor Cahill takes the mound, Pirates Fans hold their collective breaths, wondering what version of the veteran acquisition they are going to get. Thus far in the season he has either gotten bum-rushed from his first pitch; made to wear one because the bullpen would be taxed for seven or eight inningsContinue reading “Cahill Keeps To His Early Season Pattern In Pirates Win”
Outfield Depth is a Problem, One That Likely Won’t End Soon
Way back before the 2020 season started, the Pirates and their new management team, looked to start the process of breaking down the team, and restocking the system.
Happ, Brubaker Shine, Pirates (9-11) Fall 2-0 to Twins in Series Opener
If you love pitching and defense, with a hint of attention seeking umpiring, man, what a game this was for you.
The Pirates are Winning, Is This Sustainable?
The easy answer would be, no. I’m not going to trust these 19 games any more than I trusted the 60 games last season.
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