https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9ur3u-1453d98 Craig and Chris sit down to talk about the Pirates selection of Paul Skenes at 1:1, the reason he was the best choice and how he fits into the continuing build of a competitive ball club. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy ChrisContinue reading “The Pirates Pick(s) And The Motivation Behind It”
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Early Fireworks, Solid Bullpen Salvage Win Ahead of All Star Break (41-49)
7/9/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on TwitterBreaking out a bullpen game ahead of a 4-day break, Pirates managed to end the first half of the season on a high note, netting a 4-2 victory over the NL West leading Arizona Diamondbacks. Pittsburgh led off with Carmen Mlodzinski – who made his first start with theContinue reading “Early Fireworks, Solid Bullpen Salvage Win Ahead of All Star Break (41-49)”
Minor League News And Brews: It All Starts In Bradenton
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3n627-144fb76 Craig is joined once again by Eric Garfield (aka @Eric_Birdland) from the Florida Prospect Report to discuss what’s been going on down in the FCL (Florida Complex League) and FSL (Florida State League) with a number of notable Pirates Prospects. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge PittsburghContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: It All Starts In Bradenton”
Pirates Need to Reset with the All Star Break
The All Star game is great for the players selected to participate, and it’s good for fans who enjoy such exhibitions, but for this team, this year, it needs to be great because it gives them time to shuffle the deck and come out of the break ready to write a fresh chapter.
The Pirates Team (And Individual) Dynamics
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-myqnr-144a7a6 Craig is joined by current AT&T SportsNet Color Commentator and former Pirates Player, John “Rock” Wehner to talk about the injection of youth into the lineup, a veteran presence in the clubhouse, the truth behind the word contagious and the effect of being selected or snubbed for individual awards. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! CraigContinue reading “The Pirates Team (And Individual) Dynamics”
Dodgers Down Battered Bucs 5-2 (39-45)
7/3/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Heading out west for a series in Los Angeles, certainly a challenge for any team. Even when the Dodgers are “bad,” they’re still a good team. They still have a top 5 payroll in baseball, a number of starters in the All Star Game, multiple former MVPsContinue reading “Dodgers Down Battered Bucs 5-2 (39-45)”
Pirates Drop Rubber Match Behind Early Home Run, Late Misplays (39-44)
7/2/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The Pirates have been in a better place lately but struggled against their division foe as they dropped the final game of the homestand 6-3. Facing Colin Rea, the Pirates appeared to be very aggressive at the plate, swinging early and often. Nick Gonzales took a firstContinue reading “Pirates Drop Rubber Match Behind Early Home Run, Late Misplays (39-44)”
Minor League News And Brews: Pirates 2023 Draft Preview
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4jmj6-1443189 Craig is joined by Senior Analyst, Joe Doyle (@JoeDoyleMiLB) of the Future Stars Series to discuss the Pirates Pick at 1:1, past success in selecting High School Arms, options at this position and the talent level at #1 through #5. #LetsGoBucs #30MinutesOfBucs #MiLBNewsAndBrews Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and isContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Pirates 2023 Draft Preview”
Bido Ks 7, Davis Doubles in Debut As Pirates Drop Opener 8-0 (34-37)
6/19/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Mired in a lengthy losing streak, the Bucs turned to their 2021 #1 overall pick, Henry Davis, to try and turn the tables back in their favor. Everything about his arrival – from the announcement mid-game, the national hype among fans and media alike and the MondayContinue reading “Bido Ks 7, Davis Doubles in Debut As Pirates Drop Opener 8-0 (34-37)”
Prospect Promotion News Overshadowed by Another Bucs Bullpen Blow-up (34-36)
6/18/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter A common thing happened today as the Pirates lost again, by a score of 5-2, their 6th straight and 2nd consecutive series being swept. A rare thing will happen tomorrow, however, as the Pirates 2021 first overall pick, Henry Davis, is expected to make his major leagueContinue reading “Prospect Promotion News Overshadowed by Another Bucs Bullpen Blow-up (34-36)”
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