4-20-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Prior to official start of the Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 Season there were some assumptions that could be made concerning what roles certain players were going to be asked to perform throughout the year. JT Brubaker seemed to be a locked into backend of the rotation, JarlinContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Assessing Farm System Depth After Early Season Injuries”
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Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Minor League Baseball In Full Swing
4/18/23-By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Early season injuries-and subsequently, sooner than expected promotions-seem to have become a running theme less than three weeks into season; with the majority involving guys that were likely being counted on to play major roles with the Big League Club, at some point during 2023. To meContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Minor League Baseball In Full Swing”
Through The Prospect Porthole: Nick Gonzales
4-13-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) As soon as Oneil Cruz was helped off the field-and in some cases even before then-rumblings of wanting Nick Gonzales on the Major League Roster, sooner rather than later, began to circulate Pirates Fan Social Media; especially since he received the promotion to Triple-A Indianapolis, withContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Nick Gonzales”
Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performer: First “Full” Week
4-11-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) After a quick weekend series for the Indianapolis Indians, all of the Pirates Affiliates eventually joined in on the fun; with Altoona starting their season on Thursday, which was soon followed by Greensboro and Bradenton on Friday. For fans of the Minor Leagues like myself, itContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performer: First “Full” Week”
Through The Prospect Porthole: Liover Pegeuro
4-6-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) There is a little bit more pressure added to certain prospects, simply based on how they were acquired. A first round draft pick carries more weight in the eyes of baseball fans-and is likely to be considered a bust if he doesn’t become a superstar-than aContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Liover Pegeuro”
Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Opening Weekend In Indianapolis
4-4-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Whenever I went on social media after a jam packed weekend of watching the Pirates take on the Reds, and the Indians as they welcomed the Omaha Storm Chasers to The Vic, one particular comment caught my eye. An obvious fan of the Pittsburgh Baseball ClubContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Opening Weekend In Indianapolis”
Triple-A Opening Day
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-6a5ub-13cfad8 Craig is joined by Taylor Perri (@ShopYinzz) to discuss their takeaways from the Pirates Opening Day, and the Indianapolis Indians Roster Announcement; as the Triple-A Season Gets underway. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the Farm System. Listen.Continue reading “Triple-A Opening Day”
Through The Prospect Porthole: Key Developmental Year For The Pirates Farm System
3-30-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) From the moment Ben Cherington and Company took over the day-to-day Baseball Operations of the Pittsburgh Pirates, one overarching mantra has been promoted throughout the organization. And no, I’m not talking about tank narrative that has saturated social media for the past three years. Since beingContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Key Developmental Year For The Pirates Farm System”
Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Indianapolis Indians
There is freedom withinThere is freedom withoutTry to catch the deluge in a paper cupThere’s a battle aheadMany battles are lostBut you’ll never see the end of the roadWhile you’re travelling with me It is truly a Crowded House in the Circle City. There were always going to be players that were sent down toContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Indianapolis Indians”
Minor League News and Brews: Indianapolis Indians Preview
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-97eh6-13c4ea2 Craig is joined by Jack McMullen from the Indianapolis Indians and Just Baseball Media-fresh off of covering the World Baseball Classic-to discuss the Pirates Triple-A Roster, and how things could shake out as the season progresses. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especiallyContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Indianapolis Indians Preview”
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