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Nobody Deserves more Credit than Nick Gonzales, for how He’s Progressed

Young baseball players, like Gonzales and Davis, often struggle in MLB. Hermansen shares his experience, emphasizing the importance of handling failure. Gonzales shows promise after addressing issues and making improvements.

It’s Rare for a Manager to Escape the Stink of Rebuilding

Discussing the parallels between baseball and life, reflecting on the challenges faced by Derek Shelton as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Morgan also delves into the complexities of evaluating Shelton’s performance amidst organizational constraints, urging readers to consider the broader context before passing judgment. Despite the difficult circumstances, Shelton’s leadership qualities and approach to the game are highlighted.

Projecting what the Pirates look like in five years

Projections are always interesting, specifically because so many factors come into play on how a Major League Baseball club builds their roster year-in and year-out, from injuries, your record and standing around the trade deadline and everything in between. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, projecting what they look like five years from now, which would beContinue reading “Projecting what the Pirates look like in five years”

Series Preview: Giants (23-25) at Pirates (22-26)

5-21-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a 4-3 road trip against division rivals Brewers and Cubs, the Pirates return home for a series against the San Francisco Giants. While the Giants took 2 of 3 when the teams last matched up at the end of April, the Pirates will look for payback on their homeContinue reading “Series Preview: Giants (23-25) at Pirates (22-26)”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – This Rotation Looks Deadly

5-20-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on X The Pirates rotation is the engine that is driving this thing now, but that don’t mean they have no need for oil or gas. The hitters need to contribute more often then they do, they have changes they can and should make, but more than anything,Continue reading “Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – This Rotation Looks Deadly”

Is Bailey Falter a Piece?

Bailey Falter, a Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, defies expectations with his deceptive 4-seam fastball. Despite relying on one elite skill, he proves his worth through precision and adaptation, making him a standout player.

Why Do the Pirates Lineups Change Every Day?

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ frequent lineup changes, almost 45 in 46 games, are criticized by Gary Morgan for lacking consistency and hindering the team’s ability to gather meaningful data needed for improvement.

Don’t Take This Opportunity for Granted Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates boast a strong pitching rotation anchored by Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and Mitch Keller. Fans should appreciate the rare talent and potential, while also urging for additional support in the team’s lineup. The season holds promise despite setbacks.

Tick Tock, Tellez

5-17-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The clock is quickly running out for Rowdy Tellez, whose early season remarks endeared him to some fans while ruffling the feathers of others. Unfortunately for him, things have gone about as badly as they could since then. After posting a respectable .273/.385/.364 slash through the team’s firstContinue reading “Tick Tock, Tellez”