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Five Pirates Thoughts at Five

Yes, I know we’re in the middle of game time but Five Thoughts at Six-Fifteen doesn’t sound right.

Michael Chavis Grand Slam Lifts Pirates Over Cardinals 9-4

Pirates Ride Great Defense and Michael Chavis Slam to First Victory of 2022

Why Can’t the Pirates Lineup Just Make Sense

Believe it or not, I don’t expect to agree with every move made by the Pirates. I certainly don’t expect to agree with every move Derek Shelton makes, but is it too much to ask that the lineup at least make some semblance of sense?

Offensive Struggles Continue in Pirates 6-2 Loss to Cardinals

Bucs fall again to Cardinals, offense continues to sputter.

Roansy Contreras Gets the Call Up

Well, it’s earlier than anyone would have assumed, but Roansy Contreras is getting the call up to the big club following the injury to Duane Underwood Jr.

Pirates Manage Zero Runs As Cardinals Dominate

4-8-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Every time my number is called to do the game recap for our site, I start to experience the same emotions I imagine a candidate running for office must feel; as they prepare for an impending victory or concession speech. Just before the game starts, inContinue reading “Pirates Manage Zero Runs As Cardinals Dominate”

Pirates Lock Up Hayes With Record Setting Contract Extension

Happy opening day Pittsburgh, you have your third baseman of the future, and present.

Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day 2022

It’s opening day in MLB and seeing as how we didn’t feel confident we were going to get this before June or July about a month ago, it feels good knowing we’ll see 162 games.

ITBB 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates Season Preview

As has become tradition, Craig and I wanted to hammer this one together so here goes. Oh, and I guess we should do some kind of grading system. How about the boring old A-F Scale and we’ll toss in a + or – to signify if we think it’s improved from 2021 or gotten worse.

Pirates Break Camp With New Hope

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tvd2u-11ee307 As Spring Training comes to a close, we look at the Pittsburgh Pirates roster and talk surprises, promise and a lot of placeholders. We told you about Diego Castillo a while back, and now he’s an interesting major league roster addition. Who else will be joining this team soon (in addition to Oneil Cruz)?Continue reading “Pirates Break Camp With New Hope”