2024 MLB Draft Day 1 Lightning Recap

7-15-24 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X After months of lead up and a seemingly never ending stream of mock drafts, hypotheticals, and fan “wish lists,” Day 1 of the 2024 MLB Entry Draft has come and gone. On the first day of the event the Pittsburgh Pirates made three selections, picks 9, 37, &Continue reading “2024 MLB Draft Day 1 Lightning Recap”

The Pittsburgh Pirates are .500 at the All Star Break, First Time Since 2016

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown improvement, with strong pitching and a developing offense, bringing them to a .500 record. Despite needing help, they have potential for a playoff push.

Should the Pirates Trade Aroldis Chapman Regardless of The Standings?

The Pirates may consider trading Chapman to strengthen the team, despite his value. Moving him could bring valuable additions, though it’s a complex decision.

Rowdy Tellez Has Shown the Best, and Worst of Himself, and Us at the Same Time

Rowdy Tellez’s redemption with the fan base, from boos to chants, reflects the unpredictability of baseball and challenges snap judgments. Players can change, for better or worse.

If The Pirates are Going to Compete, It Will Be Led by Players Already on the Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates need internal improvement from players like Cruz, Reynolds, and Hayes rather than relying solely on acquisitions to succeed in 2024.

Pirates Trade Targets: A Study of What’s Really Out There Right Now

Potential player acquisitions for the Pirates. A break down of available players into Pure Rental, Rental Plus, and Acquisition with Term categories.

The Pirates Continue to Win Series, Management Continues to Prepare Fans to be Underwhelmed

The Pirates showed improvement, winning 5 of 7 series despite offensive struggles. Management should focus on solutions and progress, rather than dwelling on challenges.

They’re Far from Perfect, but Can this Pirates Team Force Their GM’s Hand?

The article discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ current performance and potential for improvement. It highlights the team’s strengths, weaknesses, and the importance of upcoming games for their playoff hopes.

Jared Jones is Having a Rookie Season, not Regressing

6-16-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter It’s a fine line between Phenom and flame out, especially for fans. Personally, I expect to feel just about every range of emotion a fan can have during a rookie season, hell, I expect it for the first 2 or 3 seasons with most guys. Jared Jones isContinue reading “Jared Jones is Having a Rookie Season, not Regressing”

The Pirates Patience is Unpopular with Fans, but Sometimes it’s Necessary

6-15-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter I’m as impatient as the next guy. You may not see me tweet or post on Facebook every time a hitter stares at strike three over the heart, but if they ever get that future downfall of society brain implant thing that instantly sends our thoughts out, well,Continue reading “The Pirates Patience is Unpopular with Fans, but Sometimes it’s Necessary”