Sure, things happened in this game. Joe pitched fairly well but gave up two homeruns and three runs. Woodruff was brilliant and the Bucs had no answers for anything he tossed up there, especially his changeup which mystified seemingly every batter in the lineup.
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Blinded by Their Own
Before the Pirates latest contest against the Indians in Cleveland on Sunday, I decided to watch some MLB network and I was pleasantly surprised to see Joe Musgrove was going to be interviewed about being named the opening day starter for the Bucs.
Pitching over Hitting and it Won’t be Close
Every Spring we watch pitchers dominate hitter in Spring. Sure there are your wind blown homeruns in Bradenton but for the most part, the main hurdle pitchers face is getting stretched out.
To Trade or Not to Trade, that is the Question
Trades and rumors of trades is almost as much a part of baseball fandom as hot dogs and Cracker Jack. People love to propose them, dissect them and forecast the results, it’s fun and it makes something that typically could be a painful moment as a fan more palatable.
Top Ten Pirates Things to Watch in 2020
There were some interesting things developing in Spring Training 1.0 and as this short season starts to play out, here are 10 things I don’t want to lose sight of. Which Polanco Shows Up – Gregory is arguably the most gifted athlete on the club. And he has failed to gain traction due to injuryContinue reading “Top Ten Pirates Things to Watch in 2020”
Top Ten 2020 MLB Draft Takeaways
The Pittsburgh Pirates experienced just about every variable one could in one draft. New management, new format, new slotting. Let’s talk about what we’ve learned.
The Appomattox Court House of Baseball
On April 9, 1865 General Robert E. Lee famously admitted, “there is nothing left me to do but to go see General Grant, and I would rather die a thousand deaths.” In Appomattox Court House that afternoon Lee met with Grant and agreed upon surrender, with certain concessions for his men; they would be fullyContinue reading “The Appomattox Court House of Baseball”
The Pirates Top 5 Late Round Draft Picks
By now many, if not all of you, should be aware of the fact that the MLB June Amateur Draft is going to look drastically different this year; to what degree has yet to be determined. As it currently stands the number of rounds could be as few as 5, but discussions are taking placeContinue reading “The Pirates Top 5 Late Round Draft Picks”
5 Thoughts at Five
Happy Saturday! Beautiful day out there, do what you can to get up and enjoy. Here are some things to mull over while you’re out.
Top Ten Pirates Utility Players
Over the years the Pirates have had a number of players who bounced around the diamond. Contributing where they were needed most before ultimately landing in the place we think of them playing. Here are my top 10.
Steel City Pirates 