6-25-2025 – By Jud Verno – @JV_Pitt on X and Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X Justin Verno: Another early edition of 2 Guys Talkin’ Trades? This is getting out of hand. And with the Boston Red Sox moving Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, the timing here feels right. Corey Shrader: In late May, MLB TradeContinue reading “Two Guys Talkin’ Trades: It’s Closing Time”
Category Archives: Prospects
Bucs Prospect Watch: Jhonny Severino & Duce Gourson
Jhonny Severino and Duce Gourson are promising Bucs prospects for 2025, with Severino showcasing impressive power despite challenges in A ball, and Gourson displaying strong plate discipline early on.
That sounds about Right… field
By now I’m sure you’ve heard that the Pirates aren’t “on the doorstep of anything”? Not to defend General Manager Ben Cherington here (in and of itself that quote looks pretty bad) but come on. Context matters and in context this quote was pretty innocuous. The context? In case you missed it, Dejan Kovacevic, creatorContinue reading “That sounds about Right… field”
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.
Bucs Prospect Watch – The Case for Billy Cook: The Good, The Bad, The Interesting
Billy Cook, acquired by the Pirates, showed promise in limited MLB play. However, concerns about his hitting approach and swing decisions may hinder his future contributions.
Pirates Strike A Deal With Boston
7-29-2024 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X The Pittsburgh Pirates have swung their first deal at the 2024 trade deadline. In a somewhat rare, “prospect for prospect” trade, the Pirates are sending starting pitcher Quinn Priester to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for middle infielder, Nick Yorke. Pirates fans have just begunContinue reading “Pirates Strike A Deal With Boston”
Impactful Players Lead The Greensboro Grasshoppers to the First Half SAL Title
The Greensboro Grasshoppers, Pittsburgh Pirates’ High-A affiliate, clinched a playoff spot with impactful players like Termarr Johnson, Charles McAdoo, Lonnie White Jr., Jack Brannigan, and Hunter Barco making notable contributions. Despite their distance from the big league roster, their progress is worth following.
Bullpen Full of Bullets
1-25-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Relievers are a “dime a dozen.” You’ve heard it. We’ve heard it. It’s a volatile role which has a lot of turnover. That said, strong bullpens have led the winning charge for Pirates teams during the 2013-15 playoff runs. Recent losing years have included some rough namesContinue reading “Bullpen Full of Bullets”
Detailing the Pirates Roster with an Eye Toward 2024
As soon as the last pitch is thrown in 2023 there will be immediate calls for blindly spending money and judgements will be passed on players who in some cases have had little more than 100 at bats in the league, if that.
Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Time Flies Through July
8/1/23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) They say time flies when you are having fun; but, the same could be said for what happens when you are insanely busy. Over the past month I have gone on two vacations, celebrated a National Holiday in the middle of the week and had myContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Time Flies Through July”
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