Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – 76-86 is a Significant Improvement, Time to Add

This offseason, the payroll will increase. Some players will be rewarded in arbitration, probably looking at another extension or two and yes, they’ll have to add payroll either in free agency or via trades.

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Yes, it’s a Losing Season…

The Pirates will finish the season with a losing record, just clinched that yesterday with their loss to the Reds. That said, the Pirates have done some excellent work in the second half of the season, much of it by guys who matter too.

Bucco Blasts: Palacios Earning Keep, Is 2024 Contention Realistic?

Don’t you hate it when life gets in the way? Well after a bit of time without Bucco Blasts, we’re bringing it right back to you as the season starts to wind down for the Pirates.

Know Your Enemy – August Edition

The division is still a dogfight at the top. There are scenarios that can develop yet where any of Cincinnati, Milwaukee, or Chicago could take this thing. The month of August will help to clear this up some, but there is a possibility that we get even less separation between the top 3 contenders. Join us again next month and we will find out what happened and who stood out!