https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-bdjg5-13f48e5 Craig is joined this week by Eric Garfield (aka @Eric_Birdland) of the Florida Prospect Report Podcast to talk about development in the lower minors, Extended Spring Training and some players to watch in Bradenton and the FCL. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan;Continue reading “Minor League New and Brews: Talking Everything Bradenton with Eric Garfield”
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals Series Preview
After an exciting series against the Dodgers, the Pirates hit the road to Washington to begin a six-game road trip.
Through The Prospect Porthole: Henry Davis’ Path To Pittsburgh
4-27-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Over the past week and change I have seen comments about Henry Davis ranging from him being the Pirates Designated Hitter of the Future to Endy Rodriguez’s eventual back-up, and from the savior of the organization to a bust that will ultimately fizzle out as theContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Henry Davis’ Path To Pittsburgh”
Keller’s 10 Strikeouts Lead Pirates To Series Win Over Dodgers 6-2: (18-8)
The Pirates move to 18-8, the first time they’ve been ten games over .500 since 2015 and head to D.C. to take on the Washington Nationals for three games.
Pirates Bounce Back Against Dodgers: (17-8)
4/26/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter Last night the game turned into a slugfest. Tonight, it was a pitcher’s duel-in spite of the final score-through the first four innings as Roansy Contreras and Tony Gonsolin both put up zeros across the board; and even after that small ball ruled the day. InContinue reading “Pirates Bounce Back Against Dodgers: (17-8)”
Hump Day Pirates Q&A
The Pirates are 16-8. They just lost 8-7 to the Dodgers and the team is in such a good place, go ahead and be mad about it. The players are. They know they gave one away last night, and man what a difference that is from “shower it off”.
Positive Pirates Talk With Rob Biertempfel
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-b3ttd-13f04f5 Craig welcomes back Pirates Beat Reporter from The Athletic, Rob Biertempfel, to talk about Shelton’s Extension, Pittsburgh’s 2023 Hall of Fame Class, Pleasant Surprises Thus Far This Season and Much More! Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oakContinue reading “Positive Pirates Talk With Rob Biertempfel”
Pirates Blow 7-2 Lead, Win Streak Ends At 7 v LA Dodgers: (16-8)
The Bucs dropped game 1 to the Dodgers after leading big early.
Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Still Looking At Small Sample Sizes
4-25-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) The Minor League Leader in plate appearances is Michael Busch of the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers with 102; who on a completely unrelated point, was just called up to the Big League Club. In the Pirates Organization Miguel Andujar and Nick Gonzales are tied with 85Continue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Still Looking At Small Sample Sizes”
Pirates & Bryan Reynolds Reach New 8 Year Pact
Today your Pittsburgh Pirates locked up their best player through 2030 with a club option for 2031. 8 years, $106,750,000. There is no opt out and a modified no trade clause baked in.
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