Opening day is finally right there in our grasp, and while this offseason has been an emotional roller coaster for the entire league, let alone our local franchise, there will always be something about everyone being 0-0 that makes this event feel special.
Tag Archives: Baseball
The Pirates Can’t Do the Right Thing, Even When They Do
Nothing is going to make people happy until they see results.
Can JT Brubaker Take the Next Step?
Persevere, adapt, execute.
Three things that JT Brubaker has had to learn to do in order to reach the major leagues, now he has to again adapt to the challenge the league has presented him.
Pirates Middle Infield Battle Is Heating Up
4-1-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Back when Ben Cherington signed on to be GM of the Pittsburgh Pirates-and subsequently hired Derek Shelton to be the team’s manager-during the 2019-20 off-season, two of the positions that didn’t really need to be addressed, or questioned were those on either side of the keystoneContinue reading “Pirates Middle Infield Battle Is Heating Up”
Can Cole Tucker Finally Emerge?
Spring is Spring. We just watched Kevin Newman hit .600 last year and bomb the entire season. None of what we’ve seen from Tucker means he’s finally going to look like a first round pick, but it’s fair to say he’s earned another shot, one I sincerely doubted he’d get.
Convince Me This Team Will Be Better Anytime Soon!
The Pirates have alienated so many fans and the game itself has driven so many young fans away it stands to reason the Bucs should know most of their audience at this point are adults, perhaps they should start talking to us like we are.
Sam Howard Finds Himself in a Competition for Innings
Whether or not you believe the Pirates’ options are good is a different story, but there are definitely options. The first month or two will be crucial for Sam Howard, and how it plays out will be largely up to him.
Talking Pirates With Justice delos Santos
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-f25j9-11e4665 A few important questions are asked about Bryan Reynolds and his relationship with the Pirates. What is the long-term goal with the best player on the roster? We’ve got the new guy covering the Pittsburgh Pirates for MLB.com, Justice delos Santos. He is very impressed so far with Mitch Keller and Oneil Cruz. CraigContinue reading “Talking Pirates With Justice delos Santos”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
We’re getting close to the start of the regular season, in fact there will only be one more Five Thoughts before we get there and the opening day roster is starting to take shape, yes, even if you don’t like the shape it’s taking.
The Pirates Best Players Should Play….Right?
This is the easiest question in sports, well it sure as hell should be anyway, yet every year here we all are, arguing and passionately fighting for one side or another with every prospect who looks close.
Steel City Pirates 