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Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – All Star Break

The Pirates team, currently 48-48, faces fan scrutiny and pitching surplus. Considerations for draft picks, Paul Skenes’ extension, and playoff contention arise. Exciting baseball times in Pittsburgh.

2024 MLB Draft Day 1 Lightning Recap

7-15-24 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X After months of lead up and a seemingly never ending stream of mock drafts, hypotheticals, and fan “wish lists,” Day 1 of the 2024 MLB Entry Draft has come and gone. On the first day of the event the Pittsburgh Pirates made three selections, picks 9, 37, &Continue reading “2024 MLB Draft Day 1 Lightning Recap”

The Pittsburgh Pirates are .500 at the All Star Break, First Time Since 2016

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown improvement, with strong pitching and a developing offense, bringing them to a .500 record. Despite needing help, they have potential for a playoff push.

Should the Pirates Trade Aroldis Chapman Regardless of The Standings?

The Pirates may consider trading Chapman to strengthen the team, despite his value. Moving him could bring valuable additions, though it’s a complex decision.

HELP NEEDED!

7-12-2024– By Justin Verno – @JV_PITT on X and Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X Justin Verno- Corey, welcome back to the MLB JULY Trade Deadline! Typing that, MLB July Trade Deadline,  feels like all is right in the world my, dude! Corey Shrader- Trade season is always a hotly anticipated adventure. In recent years weContinue reading “HELP NEEDED!”

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.

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – All Star Edition!

In baseball, the Pirates face challenges as they head into the All Star Break. With two players selected for the All Star Game, the team also considers adding starting pitching and making strategic player acquisitions. Despite facing uphill battles, players like Joshua Palacios bring energy and memorable moments to the game.

With Jared Jones and Bailey Falter, sidelined indefinitely, how will the Pirates navigate their absence?

7-8-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff has been one of the better units in all of baseball in 2024, despite being a unit many could have argued would have been a struggling one in the offseason upon losing Johan Oviedo and finding no true replacements. The additionsContinue reading “With Jared Jones and Bailey Falter, sidelined indefinitely, how will the Pirates navigate their absence?”