The Pittsburgh Pirates have built momentum with strong pitching, consistent hitting, and a confident mindset. Despite challenges, the team is on the rise and proving to be a formidable force in the league.
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Know Your Enemy – July Edition
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.
Steel City Pirates Q&A – All Star Break Questions…
You ask questions, I answer them as best I can!
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.
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”
The Pittsburgh Pirates are .500 at the All Star Break, First Time Since 2016
The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown improvement, with strong pitching and a developing offense, bringing them to a .500 record. Despite needing help, they have potential for a playoff push.
Should the Pirates Trade Aroldis Chapman Regardless of The Standings?
The Pirates may consider trading Chapman to strengthen the team, despite his value. Moving him could bring valuable additions, though it’s a complex decision.
Canaan Smith-Njigba’s Pirates Tenure: A Retrospective
In 2021, Jameson Taillon was traded to the Yankees, with Canaan Smith-Njigba among the haul for the Pirates. Now a free agent, he could prove valuable to a rebuilding team.
HELP NEEDED!
7-12-2024– By Justin Verno – @JV_PITT on X and Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X Justin Verno- Corey, welcome back to the MLB JULY Trade Deadline! Typing that, MLB July Trade Deadline, feels like all is right in the world my, dude! Corey Shrader- Trade season is always a hotly anticipated adventure. In recent years weContinue reading “HELP NEEDED!”
Internal Improvement: Pirates Players Proving Management Right?
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ management has been vocal about expecting internal improvement from the team. Despite skepticism, recent performances by players like Quinn Priester and Rowdy Tellez are proving them right. The team’s patience with young players is starting to pay off, showing promise for the future.
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