Tag Archives: Miami Marlins

Series Preview: Orioles (4-2) at Pirates (6-1)

The Pirates are 6-1, there’s no taking that away from them, but there’s no escaping the Marlins and Nationals aren’t in a good place currently too. Baltimore is a much better test for this young team and while it’s too early for all that measuring stick stuff, there’s no denying the O’s will be a much tougher test.

Series Preview: Pirates (0-0) at Marlins (0-0)

The Pirates open the season in Miami against the Marlins for the first time in 18 years. The Fish are coming off a playoff season after finishing 84-78 but their pitching staff, which was formerly a strength, has been decimated by injuries.

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.