8-30-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The last time the Pirates visited Cleveland, the team was in the throes of the first year of the current rebuild under Cherington, finishing off the 19-41, 2020 Covid-shortened season going 1-2 against host Cleveland squad – who were still known as the [name redacted] back then. WhileContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (62-71) at Guardians (76-58)”
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Analysis on Every Pittsburgh Pirates trade deadline move
7-31-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and honestly, it played out about how everyone expected. The sellers market was strongly outweighed by the buyers market, making for a intriguing deadline with plenty of teams adding and not as many subtracting. Miami traded prettyContinue reading “Analysis on Every Pittsburgh Pirates trade deadline move”
Starter Spotlight: Take Down Brown
7-30-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Astros surprised the Pirates with a bullpen game after yesterday’s announced starter, Jake Bloss, was traded to the Blue Jays earlier in the afternoon. It seems far less likely that happens again today as the Astros will send out surging second-year starter, Hunter Brown. After a disastrous rookieContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Take Down Brown”
Starter Spotlight: Searching for a Savvy Start Against Sevy
7-5-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X While the Pirates have lost 4 of their last 6 games to teams above them in the wild card standings, they hope to turn things around today. With the Mets coming to town, who themselves have been mired in a bit of a slump as they too haveContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Searching for a Savvy Start Against Sevy”
Starter Spotlight: Getting Schwellen-bach To Business
6-30-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking to avoid being swept to close out June, the Pirates will face Braves #3 prospect per MLB Pipline, Spencer Schwellenbach. Schwellenbach was a 2nd round pick by the Braves in 2021 and was aggressively promoted through the system. After needing Tommy John surgery following being drafted, SchwellenbachContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Getting Schwellen-bach To Business”
Evaluating The Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Situation
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-px4hb-15467e6 Craig talks about his time at PiratesFest this past weekend, before Craig and Chris dive in heavy to the pitching situation in Pittsburgh; especially concerning a possible Mitch Keller extension, and the eventual promotion of Paul Skenes. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but nowContinue reading “Evaluating The Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Situation”
Minor League News And Brews: Pirate Prepare To Cast An International Net
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5ahi3-1541070 Craig preps Pirates Fans for the upcoming International Signing Period, while addressing some rumors of future commitments and the overall Bonus Pool that the Pirates will have at their disposal. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the FarmContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Pirate Prepare To Cast An International Net”
The Pirates Calendar Flips To 2024
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yqk6s-153d2c8 Craig and Chris discuss the upcoming disaster that could be Pirates Fest. Not because Craig and his kids won’t have fun at; but rather, due to the fact that the Front Office has not done enough to call this off-season a success. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The BucsContinue reading “The Pirates Calendar Flips To 2024”
Merry Pirates Christmas With Jason Mackey
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ncfzp-1531f8d Craig (aka “The Grinch”) sits down with Jason Mackey-Pirates Beat Reporter-from Post-Gazette to discuss the moves the Pirates made this off-season, how the team stands at the moment and what needs to be done to show up in Bradenton looking better than they do now. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the PiratesContinue reading “Merry Pirates Christmas With Jason Mackey”
Minor League News And Brews: Adding Depth and Buying Lottery Tickets
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-w7hiv-1531f6e Craig rolls through the Minor League acquisitions that the Pirates have made this off-season, provides the reason every team adds to their depth and discusses the International signings that were made as the current period expired. 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: Adding Depth and Buying Lottery Tickets”
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