7/19/24 By Drew Cagle – @cagles_bagels on X As the Pirates exit the All-Star Break and begin a potential playoff push in the second half, the team is seeking pieces on the trade market. However, the most valuable improvements might just come from those inside the Pirates’ clubhouse. I decided to look back on howContinue reading “Evaluating the Pirates’ Free Agent Signings”
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Breaking down each Pirates offensive position group at the All-Star break
As the 2024 MLB All-Star break arrives, the Pittsburgh Pirates are in contention despite weaknesses at catcher and in the outfield requiring attention.
With Jared Jones and Bailey Falter, sidelined indefinitely, how will the Pirates navigate their absence?
7-8-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff has been one of the better units in all of baseball in 2024, despite being a unit many could have argued would have been a struggling one in the offseason upon losing Johan Oviedo and finding no true replacements. The additionsContinue reading “With Jared Jones and Bailey Falter, sidelined indefinitely, how will the Pirates navigate their absence?”
Examining the Pittsburgh Pirates through one month of Paul Skenes career
Pitcher Paul Skenes’ rapid rise from LSU to the MLB has impacted the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team’s performance has improved, thanks to Skenes and newcomer Nick Gonzales, but the bullpen remains a concern. The rotation, led by Skenes, has been a consistent force.
Starter Spotlight: Walker Buehler
6-6-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the Pirates look for a sweep of the visiting Dodgers, they will face off against Walker Buehler – who is looking to make up for lost time after missing most of 2022 and all of 2023 due to injury and an eventual second Tommy JohnContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Walker Buehler”
Tyler Glasnow: Revenge Game
6-4-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X New series! If you follow me on X, you have likely seen my near daily posts breaking down the opposing starting pitcher. We’re going to move that over to Steel City Pirates going forward to provide a more easily accessible format for everyone. Starting off withContinue reading “Tyler Glasnow: Revenge Game”
Five-Up, Five-Down: May
In May, the Pirates saw both ups and downs. Pitching prospect Paul Skenes made a remarkable MLB debut, while hitters Nick Gonzales and Mitch Keller impressed. However, players like Jack Suwinski and Michael A. Taylor struggled. Martin Perez also faced challenges due to both performance and injury.
Spring Breakout Preview
3-13-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X When it was announced this past off-season that MLB would be holding spring scrimmages strictly involving prospects, it seemed inevitable that the Pirates and Orioles would be two of the teams playing in spotlight games. Both teams have built up their farm system through trades and draft over the pastContinue reading “Spring Breakout Preview”
5 Takeaways From Spring Training
3-12-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X We’ve seen some extreme highs and lows (mostly lows) for the Pirates over the years but, in Spring Training, anything is possible. The team currently LEADS all of MLB in home runs (31) after finishing 28th over the 2023 season (159). The old cliches and platitudes are present,Continue reading “5 Takeaways From Spring Training”
O Captain! My Captain!
3-1-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X There is a new “Pirate Generation” arriving soon in Pittsburgh. We’ve SEEN it now! Or, after yesterday’s game, at least heard it. Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler, Anthony Solometo and Jackson Wolf will soon join the ranks of Quinn Priester, Liover Peguero, Jared Triolo andContinue reading “O Captain! My Captain!”
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