Tag Archives: Henry Davis

Mets Offense Explodes As Bucs Bats Snooze, Losing 7-2 (53-66)

8/14/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Heading to Queens to face the Mets, pre-ordained World Series contenders in the spring with their bloated payroll and lofty contracts, looking at an identical 53-65 record as the Pirates prior to the game. While Pittsburgh’s season has been a bit of a let-down for fans followingContinue reading “Mets Offense Explodes As Bucs Bats Snooze, Losing 7-2 (53-66)”

Strider Struggles and Pirates Pounce (51-61)

8/7/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Coming home after a solid trip to Milwaukee to face the NL favorite Atlanta Braves is not ideal. Having to face the MLB leader in strikeouts – Spencer Strider – takes that to a whole other level but, somehow, in the face of adversity, this team risesContinue reading “Strider Struggles and Pirates Pounce (51-61)”

Bullpen Struggles Continue As Bucs Swept, Lose 8-4 (41-52)

7/16/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The old quote of “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results” really seems to hit home when a scuffling offense with clear areas of struggle sees no change after the All Star Break. Austin Hedges caught two gamesContinue reading “Bullpen Struggles Continue As Bucs Swept, Lose 8-4 (41-52)”

Bido Ks 7, Davis Doubles in Debut As Pirates Drop Opener 8-0 (34-37)

6/19/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Mired in a lengthy losing streak, the Bucs turned to their 2021 #1 overall pick, Henry Davis, to try and turn the tables back in their favor. Everything about his arrival – from the announcement mid-game, the national hype among fans and media alike and the MondayContinue reading “Bido Ks 7, Davis Doubles in Debut As Pirates Drop Opener 8-0 (34-37)”

Prospect Promotion News Overshadowed by Another Bucs Bullpen Blow-up (34-36)

6/18/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter A common thing happened today as the Pirates lost again, by a score of 5-2, their 6th straight and 2nd consecutive series being swept. A rare thing will happen tomorrow, however, as the Pirates 2021 first overall pick, Henry Davis, is expected to make his major leagueContinue reading “Prospect Promotion News Overshadowed by Another Bucs Bullpen Blow-up (34-36)”

Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Mid-May

5/23/23-By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Since before the Minor Baseball Season even kicked off, I have talked about the trickle-down effect concerning promotions that could take place in the Pirates Farm System. Simply put, if there isn’t a place and/or position for regular playing time, General Manager Ben Cherington and Director ofContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Mid-May”

Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: The First Week Of May

5/9/23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) As the Pirates began to struggle over the past week-aside from last night when Mitch Keller was completely awesome-fans eyes began to drift down to the Minor Leagues; looking for any player that could possibly help stop the skid the Big League Club was on. ThisContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: The First Week Of May”

Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: April Showers Bring More Than May Flowers

5-2-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) This past Saturday I arrived at the ball field at 8 AM for my youngest’s Modified T-Ball Game-that was scheduled for 10 AM-to see how much damage the rain from the previous day had done to the dirt surround the bases; as well as the stateContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: April Showers Bring More Than May Flowers”

Through The Prospect Porthole: Henry Davis’ Path To Pittsburgh

4-27-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Over the past week and change I have seen comments about Henry Davis ranging from him being the Pirates Designated Hitter of the Future to Endy Rodriguez’s eventual back-up, and from the savior of the organization to a bust that will ultimately fizzle out as theContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Henry Davis’ Path To Pittsburgh”