2-21-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X One of the players for whom fans have had the most up-and-down expectations and results over the past few years, Ke’Bryan Hayes has had some high highs and some low lows in his first five seasons in black and gold. He surged to a stellar Covid-abbreviated 2020 beforeContinue reading “Outlook Hayesy”
Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Games Start This Week
The article discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ promising starting pitching talent, emphasizing the importance of developing affordable options for sustained success while addressing injury concerns and potential roster moves.
The Offseason Cycle Transitions to Spring Training
The author reflects on the challenges of being a Pirates fan, addressing team projections and fan experiences amidst frustration over management while maintaining a deep love for baseball.
Can David Put His Struggles to Bed-nar?
2-14-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pitchers and catchers reported this week and while there are a number of young arms catching looks down in Bradenton, another one enters this spring with a lot to prove as David Bednar hopes to overcome the issues that plagued his underwhelming 2024 after a stretch where heContinue reading “Can David Put His Struggles to Bed-nar?”
Bucs Prospect Watch – Termarr Johnson
Termarr Johnson, the Pirates’ fourth overall pick in 2022, has shown different performance than expected. While stats are disappointing, his strong strike zone awareness bodes well for future success.
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Ready or Not, Here Comes Baseball
As the baseball season nears, reflections on team decisions and draft outcomes reveal mixed feelings on the Pirates’ potential, roster depth, and management accountability heading into 2025.
At Hor-witz End: Why Spencer Horwitz Might Be The Pirates MVP in 2025
2-7-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X It’s been a fairly tepid off-season for the Pirates. After spending $33.2M on free agents last year and entering the season pledging that the goal was to win the division, they limped down the stretch en route to another 5th place finish. This off-season, they have been lessContinue reading “At Hor-witz End: Why Spencer Horwitz Might Be The Pirates MVP in 2025”
Projecting the Pirates is as Hard as Being a Fan
The author reflects on the challenges of being a Pirates fan, addressing team projections and fan experiences amidst frustration over management while maintaining a deep love for baseball.
Why Not Alex Verdugo?
Alex Verdugo can be a quality signing for the 2025 Pirates, if they decide to get it done. I’m not saying he’s the key link to winning the division. But he’s a good player who has a good shot at a big bounce back season. The rest of his career shows he’s capable.
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Great Scott
2-3-25 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on X There is going to be actual Pirates baseball this month. Man, that feels nice to say. So let’s not waste time and jump right into it today… 1. The Case for Mike Burrows There’s been a lot of supposing about the Pirates 5th starter. Mostly focused on theContinue reading “Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Great Scott”
Steel City Pirates 