Tag Archives: Gold Glove

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.

Young Pirates, and Why We Need to See More

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ struggle to surround their promising players with established talent due to payroll constraints is typical across MLB. Developing young talent is essential, despite the challenges it presents. The team’s ongoing efforts ensure a continuous build for the future.

Will Henry Davis Make the Team?

The Pirates made a statement way back at the beginning of Spring, maybe a clumsy statement, maybe even stupid about Yasmani Grandal making the team and the Pirates having a competition for the second spot.

Pittsburgh Needs a Winner, the Pirates Want to Deliver, are They Ready?

It’s probably not fair to ask the franchise that has provided a total of 4 seasons where they finished over .500 since 1992 to step up and do the heavy lifting for a down period in Pittsburgh Sports, but here we are.

My Trip to Bradenton, it Just Felt Different

March is an incredibly busy time for me. Oh, yeah it’s Spring Training and there’s certainly lots to cover on here and on my show, but in my real job, it’s crunch time, so finding a way to slip off to Florida doesn’t happen for me as often as I’d like. This year we were able to make it happen, and man, it’s been too long.

Pirates Add Michael Taylor and Domingo German

The Pirates made two additions on Friday to improve the team and overall depth. Let’s talk about both, and let’s not hide from any of the issues that come with them.

Oneil Cruz Keeps Eliminating Reasons to Think He Won’t Succeed

Oneil Cruz has been slow walked back into action this Spring, that much is clear, but he’s also made the most of his opportunities and I’d contend, removed almost all doubt he’s healthy, strong, and more important, ready to face MLB pitching.

Time to Turn the Clocks Forward on the Pirates

We were discussing what the Pirates would do if they got a month or two into the season and Marco just isn’t cutting it. A certainly reasonable supposition right? None of us hope that’s the outcome of course, but when you already feel something is likely, or even fairly plausible, it’s good to explore it.

This is a Different Ke’Bryan Hayes We’re Watching

Every year when guys show up to Spring Training, you see changes. Sometimes they’ve changed a batting stance, added some muscle, worked on a new pitch, and sometimes they show up just sounding different.