The NL Central first half report highlights the competitive landscape, including Milwaukee’s dominant performance, St. Louis’s overachieving, and opportunities for Cincinnati and Chicago to improve. Key players and prospects are also discussed, setting the stage for an exciting second half.
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Evaluating the Pirates’ Free Agent Signings
7/19/24 By Drew Cagle – @cagles_bagels on X As the Pirates exit the All-Star Break and begin a potential playoff push in the second half, the team is seeking pieces on the trade market. However, the most valuable improvements might just come from those inside the Pirates’ clubhouse. I decided to look back on howContinue reading “Evaluating the Pirates’ Free Agent Signings”
Series Preview: Phillies (62-34) at Pirates (48-48)
The Pirates face a tough post-break schedule, with challenging matchups against top teams and key players to watch. Both teams have injury concerns, adding to the anticipation.
Starter Spotlight: No Love From Nola
7-19-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading home for Yinzerpalooza to host the Phillies after the break and, while we won’t have to face some of the big members of their rotation, we are leading off against their mainstay in stalwart Aaron Nola, who has built an impressive track record of success over hisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: No Love From Nola”
The Long Road Ahead
7-18-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X I won’t lie, it’s been nice taking the past few days off from writing and (for the most part) baseball stuff. But, starting tomorrow, baseball is back in action and your Pittsburgh Pirates have a 48-48 record, sitting just 1.5 games back of the final wild card spot.Continue reading “The Long Road Ahead”
Steel City Pirates Q&A – All Star Break Questions…
You ask questions, I answer them as best I can!
Breaking down each Pirates offensive position group at the All-Star break
As the 2024 MLB All-Star break arrives, the Pittsburgh Pirates are in contention despite weaknesses at catcher and in the outfield requiring attention.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – All Star Break
The Pirates team, currently 48-48, faces fan scrutiny and pitching surplus. Considerations for draft picks, Paul Skenes’ extension, and playoff contention arise. Exciting baseball times in Pittsburgh.
MLB Draft Deep Dive: Utilizing Sim Scores for Player Comparisons – Joe Boyd
7-15-24 – By Joe Boyd – @Joe_Boyd11 on Twitter Fangraphs was a bit late to the game to update their MLB Draft rankings/scouting grades this year. So the COMPS article is more of a retrospective look at the Bucco picks for the draft rather than a more speculative piece. With the 9th overall pick, the Pittsburgh PiratesContinue reading “MLB Draft Deep Dive: Utilizing Sim Scores for Player Comparisons – Joe Boyd”
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”
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