On paper it appears to be a very simple process, especially after the full Minor League Realignment this past offseason, as a player starts out in Low A-Bradenton, travels north to High A-Greensboro, then even further north-pretty close to Pittsburgh-arriving at Double A-Altoona and finally across the map to Triple A-Indianapolis before eventually arriving atContinue reading “Leveling Up In The Pirates Minor League System”
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St. Louis Gets To Brubaker Early, As The Pirates Drop Fourth Straight To The Cardinals
Some games your starter just doesn’t have it. Even a guy, who up until this point had allowed three runs or less in his first seven starts on the season, is bound to have a little bit of an off day; although this start did not have any the markings of such an occurrence, otherContinue reading “St. Louis Gets To Brubaker Early, As The Pirates Drop Fourth Straight To The Cardinals”
Jacob Stallings Lifts The Pirates To Victory
For the past couple of years it has honestly made me chuckle as a decent amount Pirates Fans have questioned Jacob Stallings ability to be an everyday Major League catcher; many times denying every metric in an attempt to discredit Pittsburgh’s backstop, and even claiming at times that he wouldn’t start on any other MajorContinue reading “Jacob Stallings Lifts The Pirates To Victory”
Pirates Fans Are Anxious About Travis Swaggerty’s Timeline
As the Pittsburgh Pirates Affiliates began to roll out their rosters at the beginning of the month, just ahead of the May The Fourth Be With You Opening Day, I had some questions about Ben Cherington’s choices concerning roster assignments; most notably the decision to start Travis Swaggerty off in AAA. At that point IContinue reading “Pirates Fans Are Anxious About Travis Swaggerty’s Timeline”
The Pirates Offense Struggles As They Drop The First Game Of The Series To The Giants
For the first four innings it looked like we were in for another low scoring pitchers duel, which has become more common place that I truly expected thus far in the season. With a starting rotation that lost Joe Musgrove via trade and Steven Brault to injury before the year started, while filling gaps withContinue reading “The Pirates Offense Struggles As They Drop The First Game Of The Series To The Giants”
Through The Prospect Porthole: September Call-Ups
Yes, I realize that we are less than two weeks into May, but I have already heard mentions of players that we could possibly see in a Pirates uniform at PNC Park by the end of the year; most of the time as a player added to the roster when this season is presumptively overContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: September Call-Ups”
Brubaker Provides Another Strong Performance As The Pirates Win
Prior to the start of the Pirates series with the Reds, I already had Tuesday’s contest circled as the most likely chance to add one to the win column for Pittsburgh; almost completely due to the man they would have on the bump, JT Brubaker. During his first six starts on the season he hadContinue reading “Brubaker Provides Another Strong Performance As The Pirates Win”
Batting First And Leading Off For Your Pittsburgh Pirates
Starting a few days ago I noticed rumblings throughout Pirates Social Media about making a change at the leadoff spot in Pittsburgh’s lineup; and to be totally honest I was so preoccupied with Ke’Bryan Hayes’ absence in the number two spot, as well as having Erik Gonzalez bat cleanup, that I hadn’t really given itContinue reading “Batting First And Leading Off For Your Pittsburgh Pirates”
The Pirates And Their Depleted Offense Hang On To Win At Wrigley And Avoid The Sweep
Prior to the Pirates games against the Cubs this Mother’s Day afternoon, Pittsburgh and General Manager Ben Cherington made a number of roster moves; some expected, while others may have caught Pirates Fans a little off guard. During the bottom of the first inning of Saturday’s contest, Colin Moran was removed from the game afterContinue reading “The Pirates And Their Depleted Offense Hang On To Win At Wrigley And Avoid The Sweep”
Last Inning Pirates Rally Falls Just Short
Based on the pattern that Trevor Cahill has been following all year, he was set to have a good outing versus the Cubs at Wrigley Field this afternoon. Since the beginning of the year Pirates Fans have gone back and forth between Cahill being a DFA candidate, not going to happen, and a possible tradeContinue reading “Last Inning Pirates Rally Falls Just Short”
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