The Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting rotation is strong post-2024, with key returnees despite Luis Ortiz’s trade. Bailey Falter showed initial promise but must improve consistency and limit walks in 2025 to secure his spot.
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2025 Player Profile: Jared Jones
Jared Jones showed promise as a young pitcher in 2024, building potential through impressive early performances despite injuries, setting high expectations for the 2025 season.
Derek Shelton Is Here To Stay – Despite How Badly You Want Him Gone
10-3-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN It is Thursday, October 3rd, which means we are, checks notes, four days removed from the final out of the 2024 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In that time, we as fans have seen the club fire hitting coach Andy Haines, bullpen coach Justin Meccage and strength andContinue reading “Derek Shelton Is Here To Stay – Despite How Badly You Want Him Gone”
Get To Work With Cook and Yorke
9-19-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With an offense that has been largely ineffective all season, it has been a breath of fresh air to call up two of our top position player prospects in Nick Yorke and Billy Cook. Sure, they weren’t developed by this organization, per se, with Cook coming over fromContinue reading “Get To Work With Cook and Yorke”
An Early Look at Potential Free Agent Targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates, out of postseason contention, face a crucial offseason targeting players like Alex Bregman and Christian Walker to address their roster needs.
5-Up, 5-Down: August Edition
In August, the Pittsburgh Pirates had high hopes but ended up with a disappointing record. Some players excelled, like Oneil Cruz and Joey Bart. Others, like David Bednar, struggled.
What Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen mean to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Saturday is going to be a special day for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, the players, the coaches and the fans. Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen will be immortalized in Pirates history as the representatives of the 2024 Pirates Hall of Fame class, and each had, and still have, their own unique impact onContinue reading “What Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen mean to the Pittsburgh Pirates”
Back to Winning Ways: Pirates Take Two From Seattle
The Pirates secured a series win against Seattle, displaying solid pitching and timely offense. Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s valuable contributions and De La Cruz’s struggles raise important questions for the team. This victory provides a foundation to build upon as they head to face the defending World Series champion Rangers in Texas.
We Don’t Love L.A.: Pirates/Dodgers Takeaways
The Buccos face challenges as their bullpen improves, the rotation struggles, and Skenes shows vulnerability. Home runs drive their offense, but De La Cruz’s slump raises concerns.
Two Guys Talkin’ Trades
Justin Verno and Corey Shrader discuss the Pittsburgh Pirates’ need to upgrade their offense and propose trade packages to add bats to the team’s lineup.
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