https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-895ze-14b15cc Craig breaks down the numbers concerning players that are actively fighting for a roster spot heading into 2024; primarily in the middle infield and outfield. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the Farm System. Listen. Subscribe. Share. WeContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Pirates Prospect Depth And Competitions”
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Bucco Blasts: Palacios Earning Keep, Is 2024 Contention Realistic?
Don’t you hate it when life gets in the way? Well after a bit of time without Bucco Blasts, we’re bringing it right back to you as the season starts to wind down for the Pirates.
Hump Day Pirates Q&A
Lots of roster questions this week, good stuff everyone. These things are as good as you make them. Pardon my wedding story at the beginning, I just had to.
Pirates Past, Present And Future Plans
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4239i-14acec3 Craig and Chris discuss Ben Cherington begin by discussing Ben Cherington’s most recent statements; which leads them down a path of talking about the value(s) of Hayes and Reynolds’ contracts, the additions that could/should be made and how they get ultimately get the extra 8 or so wins that the Pirates GM pointed toContinue reading “Pirates Past, Present And Future Plans”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – The 70 Win Mark
Today is a big long look at what’s coming. Not the end of the season, but how this whole thing will progress.
Some Solid Pitching, Timely Hits, Secure 3-2 Win For Pirates Over Yankees
9/17/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Following a strong past several weeks where the Pirates won or split the series against 4 of their last 5 opponents, they were on the verge of not just losing a series versus the Yankees but being swept for the first time since July 14-16 (San FranciscoContinue reading “Some Solid Pitching, Timely Hits, Secure 3-2 Win For Pirates Over Yankees”
Minor League News and Brews: Pirates Prospect Pitching Development
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xti32-14a87b6 In this episode Craig talks about the possible effect of Roansy and Ortiz’s changeup usage, Jared Jones pitching with the ABS vs. The Umpire Challenge and Anthony Solometo potentially wearing down as the season went on. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especiallyContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Pirates Prospect Pitching Development”
Pirates Problems
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s3q72-14a4529 Craig and Chris begin by talking about some of the issues that exist at the end of this year and how they can possibly be fixed, before going on a tangent-similar to Ke’Bryan’s-about home plate umps; and, finish off the episode with Cutch’s season ending injury. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers theContinue reading “Pirates Problems”
Corbin, Abrams Lead Nationals Over Pirates 6-2 (66-78)
9/11/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Good teams find ways to win and bad teams find ways to lose. The past few years of rebuilding, the Pirates have consistently been in the latter category. But this season, we’ve seen flashes of a team that may actually be playing meaningful fall games in theContinue reading “Corbin, Abrams Lead Nationals Over Pirates 6-2 (66-78)”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Baseball and 9-11 will always be intertwined. The sports world played a huge role in helping to heal the nation and I’ll never shake the images of our President throwing out the first pitch.
Steel City Pirates 