Tag Archives: Ben Cherington

Almost Everyone is Right About Mitch Keller … at Least a Little

Here’s the truth about Mitch though, he’s a guy who had that in him, but he hasn’t shown it consistently. He’s a starting pitcher who has handled a volume of innings and managed to keep his arm healthy enough to do so. And eventually he’ll serve as a homegrown veteran member of a young rotation.

What does the Joey Bart acquisition mean for the backup catcher position?

4-3-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_etHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates were off on Tuesday, but General Manager Ben Cherington wasn’t, as he acquired San Francisco Giants catcher and 2018 second overall selection, Joey Bart, in exchange for minor league right-hander, Austin Strickland. Bart hasn’t quite lived up to his 2018 pre-draft hype thusContinue reading “What does the Joey Bart acquisition mean for the backup catcher position?”

Is This Start Real? Or is it a Mirage? Let’s See What Yinz Had to Say

I had this idea for a piece about that headline there. I was going to list off some reasons for each and try to make some sense of them, completely ignoring that we’re far too early in the season to pretend any of my findings concrete.

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – It’s Hard to Picture a Better Start

There’s a lot to like when your team doesn’t lose, and so far, ours hasn’t. I’m not going to spend today telling you how wrong you are for getting excited, but I’m going to try to provide some context for what we’re watching.

A Great Day To Be a Pirates Fan – Skenes & Jones Make Season Debuts

I sat down to watch the Indianapolis Indians as they faced the Louisville Bats at 2:00 PM. I often watch the affiliates play when the Pirates aren’t on, or I’ll listen to a game while I write, so nothing too odd about that part.

A Better Pirates Team Won’t Improve the Discourse About Them on it’s Own

Oh yes, you’ve been hurt, and to some of you this team could win the World Series and it would only lead to your undying correctness. Truth is, eventually, you will be right. At some point they will come down the other side of the mountain they’re climbing whether they reach the top or not.

Series Preview: Pirates (0-0) at Marlins (0-0)

The Pirates open the season in Miami against the Marlins for the first time in 18 years. The Fish are coming off a playoff season after finishing 84-78 but their pitching staff, which was formerly a strength, has been decimated by injuries.

2024 All NL Central Futures, Predictions, & Superlatives

Corey and Michael make some predictions and assessments surrounding the NL Central heading into the 2024 MLB Season

Steel City Pirates Q&A – Opening Day Eve!

The Pirates roster was settled early in relation to every other Spring in the Cherington/Shelton Era, but that hasn’t eliminated all the questions. Tonight, I’m going to tackle quite a few of yours.