Tag Archives: Jack Suwinski

Series Preview: Detroit Tigers (60-40) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61)

7-21-2025 – By Drew Cagle – @_dcagle on X It’s hard to argue that the Pittsburgh Pirates have been in a lower spot than they are at the moment. A weekend series sweep at the hands of the lowly Chicago White Sox has spirits at a season-low on the North Shore. In come the American League-leadingContinue reading “Series Preview: Detroit Tigers (60-40) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61)”

Run It Back, Jack!

3–14-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X There were a number of offensive pieces in the Pirates system who underperformed expectations in 2024 but one who fell off perhaps harder and faster than any other was Jack Suwinski. Jack has notably drawn the ire of many fans over the years. His tepid approach both atContinue reading “Run It Back, Jack!”

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.

Where Has All The Offense Gone – And How Can We Get It Back?

4-29-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X This team stinks! The “shutdown bullpen” can’t hold leads, the defense keeps making mistakes and worst of all, the team can’t hit! I understand the fan rage right now. For the most part, I feel it too. David Bednar and Aroldis Chapman have a combined 19 earnedContinue reading “Where Has All The Offense Gone – And How Can We Get It Back?”

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.