Tag Archives: Baseball

For Pirates Fans, There Were Never Going to be Enough Firings

The Pirates are undergoing coaching changes, notably letting go of Hitting Coach Andy Haines, Bullpen Coach Justin Meccage, and Conditioning Coach Adam Vish. Fans express dissatisfaction, primarily targeting ownership.

Postseason Begins: Fun Facts and Trivia

The postseason begins today with the Pirates missing out yet again. Notable trends include previous World Series teams missing playoffs, and the AL Central advancing three teams, highlighting the significance of divisional performances.

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Into the Great Wide Open

The Pittsburgh Pirates concluded the 2024 season with a 76-86 record, prompting discussions about management changes, player performances, and future development opportunities for the team.

Starter Spotlight: Flushing Schmidt 

9-29-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Final game of the season as the Pirates vie for a potential sweep of the Yankees in the Bronx with the opposing starter pitcher, Clarke Schmidt, facing off in game 162. Despite spending more than three months on the injured list due to a right lat strain, SchmidtContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Flushing Schmidt “

Other “Small Market” Teams Can Do It, Why Can’t the Pirates?

9-28-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter I’m going to write a lot about what these other smaller market teams have done today in this piece, and before I even start, there is one big reason we all know that sets them apart. It’s of course Bob Nutting, but more specifically than just being cheap,Continue reading “Other “Small Market” Teams Can Do It, Why Can’t the Pirates?”

Starter Spotlight: Rookie Rumble

9-28-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Showdown today between front-runners for Rookie of the Year in both leagues as Paul Skenes and the Pirates face the Yankees and their rookie starter, Luis Gil. Gil has posted a strong first full season in the big leagues with a 15-6 record and 3.27 ERA over 146Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Rookie Rumble”

Mitch Keller Didn’t Have a Disastrous Season, but He Hardly Answered the Bell Either

9-27-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter In just about every measurable way Mitch Keller took a slight step backward in 2024. He’s had brilliant starts, and some downright stinkers too, but what the Pirates needed him to be in 2024, well, overall, he didn’t answer the bell. Let’s not get crazy, this is aContinue reading “Mitch Keller Didn’t Have a Disastrous Season, but He Hardly Answered the Bell Either”

Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (74-85) at New York Yankees (93-66)

The Pirates conclude their 2024 season against the Yankees, focusing on personal records despite playoff implications being minimal for both teams. Key players and injuries noted.