After two disappointing loses for the Pirates, they came into the game this afternoon looking to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Kansas City Royals. Pittsburgh starter Chad Kuhl was also aiming to bounce back from two fairly lackluster performances in a row; combining for five earned runs, eight strikeouts and six walksContinue reading “Pirates Shut Out In Sweep By Kansas City”
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Through The Prospect Porthole: Mason Martin Sets His Target On The Roller Coaster
When I first started in this business, you know blogging, back in November of 2019, the first article I chose to write was about a young left handed first baseman that I had gone to see play toward the end of the summer at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida. That evening the PiratesContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Mason Martin Sets His Target On The Roller Coaster”
Pirates Comeback Falls Short Against Royals
Following an unheard of second scheduled off day of the week, the Pittsburgh Pirates began what should be 17 straight days of baseball, with 19 games to go in the season. For tonight’s contest the 14-27 Pirates traveled to Kansas City to begin a three game weekend series against the 17-28 Royals in what manyContinue reading “Pirates Comeback Falls Short Against Royals”
How Does the Current Pittsburgh Pirates Bullpen Fit Into Future Plans?
On October 30th of last year, interim General Manager Kevan Graves, who had the job temporarily after Neal Huntington was fired, made an intriguing acquisition. The pickup was a waiver claim by the name of Sam Howard. He was a southpaw that had struggled in the majors and Triple-A the past few years. Little didContinue reading “How Does the Current Pittsburgh Pirates Bullpen Fit Into Future Plans?”
Pirates Walk Off Again To Stun Red Hot White Sox
The last time the Pirates faced off against the White Sox two weeks ago they were no-hit by Lucas Giolito in the first game and blown out in the second by a score of 10-3 as Trevor Williams allowed 8 runs on 9 hits, three of them being home runs, in 6 innings of work.Continue reading “Pirates Walk Off Again To Stun Red Hot White Sox”
The Pirates Bullpen Stands Tall In Walk Off Win
In this afternoon’s matinee against the Brewers Chad Kuhl looked to get back on track after one his most disappointing appearances of the season against the Cubs this past Tuesday. Only lasting four innings Kuhl gave up three earned runs on six hits, while striking out three and walking two; throwing a total of 86Continue reading “The Pirates Bullpen Stands Tall In Walk Off Win”
Pirates and Reds Split Doubleheader
Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any stranger the Pirates welcomed the Reds to PNC Park for a home and away seven inning double header due to the series in Cincinnati back on August 15th being postponed after only having completed two games of the four game set. This is the second of fourContinue reading “Pirates and Reds Split Doubleheader”
The Future of Ke’Bryan Hayes
We are only one game into the Major League Career of Ke’Bryan Hayes and the Pirates fanbase is already captivated by the potential of this young man; crowning him the third basemen of the future and the cornerstone of the build that first year General Manager Ben Cherington has spoken so much about since takingContinue reading “The Future of Ke’Bryan Hayes”
After An Extended Rain Delay The Pirates Lose To The Cubs In Extra Innings
Tonight the Pirates were set to begin a normal three game series with division rival, the Chicago Cubs; this was until the announcement was made late in the day yesterday that Pittsburgh’s #2 Prospect according to MLB Pipeline, Ke’Bryan Hayes would be joining the club once they returned to PNC Park. This caused pandemonium toContinue reading “After An Extended Rain Delay The Pirates Lose To The Cubs In Extra Innings”
Yinzer Reactions: Recapping The Pirates Series With The Brewers
With a couple of tough late inning loses to the Brewers and a extremely quiet trade deadline, much like we had predicted all along, there isn’t much for Pirates Fans to be excited about following a series loss to the Brewers; who they had swept in fairly convincing fashion just one week ago. However, inContinue reading “Yinzer Reactions: Recapping The Pirates Series With The Brewers”
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