Rookies and Young Players Rarely Take Off from the Jump

On boarding young players is frustrating, messy, sometimes almost a step back, but there is no way to get where you’re going without it.

The Pirates Can’t Waste the Opportunity they Have

4-26-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter All through this process, meaning back in 2019 when the Ben Cherington era began it was always going to come down to how much would be needed to fill out the holes, and how much Bob Nutting would be willing to provide. At it’s core, those things haveContinue reading “The Pirates Can’t Waste the Opportunity they Have”

Protecting Pitchers – One Topic to Fool them All

4-24-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter Want to know the absolute facts about protecting pitchers from injuring their arms in baseball? We know there are more reported and treated than ever before. There’s your fact. The only one that’s not at least got a ways to go to prove itself out. So everyone ofContinue reading “Protecting Pitchers – One Topic to Fool them All”

The Pirates Hitting Issues, Trump All Others

The Pittsburgh team’s hitting struggles are attributed to a lack of reliable hitters and coaching issues. The hitting coach’s system may not work for everyone, leading to calls for change.

Quinn Priester to Make 2024 Debut

4-19-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter The path for every prospect is different. Quinn Priester was drafted 18th overall in the first round of the 2019 MLB entry draft out of high school and he was supposed to come up here and lead this staff that a completely new management group was taking over.Continue reading “Quinn Priester to Make 2024 Debut”

The Pirates Start Fueled by Unexpected Sources

The Pirates’ unpredictable season has seen unexpected standout performances from unlikely players, casting doubt on their consistency, while the stars struggle to shine.

Andrew McCutchen Hits His 300th Homerun, but He’s So Much More than His Milestones

4-14-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter When I saw Andrew McCutchen swing at that hanging breaking ball and toss his bat aside, it looked awfully familiar. I mean we’ve all seen him do this hundreds of times, and in many ways, he’s done it under the radar. Part of that is expressly because AndrewContinue reading “Andrew McCutchen Hits His 300th Homerun, but He’s So Much More than His Milestones”

When Will Paul Skenes be Called Up?

4-13-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter I expected to get asked this question on a daily basis almost from the day he was drafted, and I can count on one hand the number of days that have passed without it. The problem is, the answer has always been different than fans want it toContinue reading “When Will Paul Skenes be Called Up?”

Some Pirates Off to Cold Starts

4-12-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter You’re all watching this team out the gate, so when I bring up the names of players who haven’t gotten off to a great start to 2024, it’s not going to surprise you. In fact, the very last thing I’d personally be interested in reading or talking aboutContinue reading “Some Pirates Off to Cold Starts”

Carmen Mlodzinski Optioned to AAA

Carmen Mlodzinski, a promising Pirates player, faces AAA demotion due to roster depth. Flexibility is crucial, but it’s tough when talented players are sent down.