The division is still a dogfight at the top. There are scenarios that can develop yet where any of Cincinnati, Milwaukee, or Chicago could take this thing. The month of August will help to clear this up some, but there is a possibility that we get even less separation between the top 3 contenders. Join us again next month and we will find out what happened and who stood out!
Tag Archives: Chicago Cubs
Pirates Drop Series Final Game Against Cubs 10-1 (58-73)
8/27/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The Chicago Cubs have had Pirates’ number this year, besting them 9 of 10 times this season prior to the game today. Cubs plated a run in the first inning as Nico Hoerner led off with a double to left center and scored on a Cody BellingerContinue reading “Pirates Drop Series Final Game Against Cubs 10-1 (58-73)”
Know Your Enemy – July Edition
The division is still a dogfight at the top. There are scenarios that can develop yet where any of Cincinnati, Milwaukee, or Chicago could take this thing. The month of August will help to clear this up some, but there is a possibility that we get even less separation between the top 3 contenders. Join us again next month and we will find out what happened and who stood out!
Know Your Enemy – June Edition
June was yet another confounding month in the NL Central. Three months of the season in the books and the only real constant is that Milwaukee is the most consistently performing team in the division.
Bullpen Breaks Down At Wrigley: (34-32)
6/15/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter You don’t make friends with salad. And the last thing you put in place-at the end of a rebuild-is the bullpen. Call it overuse (which can’t be at this point, because the Pirates still rank 26th in innings pitched), overexposure, or whatever you want. At thisContinue reading “Bullpen Breaks Down At Wrigley: (34-32)”
Bad Weather, Bad Loss for Pirates vs Cubs: (34-31)
Pittsburgh looks to tie the series tomorrow against the Cubs as Drew Smyly will face an undecided pitcher at the time of writing (likely Osvaldo Bido) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Series Preview
I’m just going to keep my mouth shut on this series. Typically, I can get some sort of feel for how the games may go, but nothing here. It’s go time if you’re Pittsburgh. Now let’s see what happens.
Know Your Enemy – May Edition
The month of May saw several teams in the NL Central face some tough times, thus leading to a shakeup in the standings. While the month was forgettable for Pittsburgh, no one really took the bulls by the horn this month.
Know Your Enemy – April Edition
The first month of the season has come and gone and things have been…wild. Just like everyone predicted, the Pirates have the best record in not only the NL Central, but the entire National League.
Know Your Enemies – Preseason Edition
This piece represents volume 1 of a monthly series that focuses on how the Pirates competition in the NL Central is trending. Both from a prospect development and MLB product standpoint. Knowing where your team is headed, at least partially is about where your division mates are headed. Corey’s attention to detail on this stuff I think you’ll find intriguing. Enjoy!
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