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Bland Bats Burn Bucs, Drop Rubber Match 3-1 (1-2)

Big story was the Pirates bats, which threatened a handful of times, but were mostly quiet, managing just 7 base-runners in the game.

When You Have Options, Excuses Die Quickly

So much that is and has been wrong with the Pirates is about money, but right now, it’s about decision making. They can’t be afraid to make a change, but they also don’t want to be too rash and take the possibility of success off the table for a player they genuinely see as talented.

Three Bombs By The Reds, Sink The Pirates 6 to 2: (1-1)

4/1/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter As soon as Pirates Fans saw their old friend Kevin Newman in the lineup for Cincinnati in the 5-hole, they had to know he was going to do some damage against his former Ball Club. Especially after numerous comments were made in jest concerning him beingContinue reading “Three Bombs By The Reds, Sink The Pirates 6 to 2: (1-1)”

Aces Wild

So if there is a clear definition of what makes an “Ace,” do all of these names qualify? Or any? Or maybe none? Does it even matter?

Hump Day Pirates Q&A, Friday Special!

Craig and I were so busy on Wednesday finishing up the Season Preview, I had to skip this piece so now that we have a game to digest, I figured lets open it up and see if we can’t whip one together for ya.

Pirates Win Opening Day Matchup Over Rival Reds 5-4 (1-0)

Bucs take the Opening Day victory, Cruz, Bae lead charge offensively.

Through The Prospect Porthole: Key Developmental Year For The Pirates Farm System

3-30-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) From the moment Ben Cherington and Company took over the day-to-day Baseball Operations of the Pittsburgh Pirates, one overarching mantra has been promoted throughout the organization. And no, I’m not talking about tank narrative that has saturated social media for the past three years. Since beingContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Key Developmental Year For The Pirates Farm System”

2023 Pirates Season Preview

It’s that time of year again folks, a brand new baseball season here in Pittsburgh and for the first time since probably 2019 a bit of an air of optimism can at least be smelled in the wind. What this team is this season and what they have coming, well, safe to say both world will collide a bit this season as it looks to be the biggest migration of talent from the system to the Bigs we’ve seen since easily 2010.

Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Indianapolis Indians

There is freedom withinThere is freedom withoutTry to catch the deluge in a paper cupThere’s a battle aheadMany battles are lostBut you’ll never see the end of the roadWhile you’re travelling with me It is truly a Crowded House in the Circle City. There were always going to be players that were sent down toContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Indianapolis Indians”

Know Your Enemies – Preseason Edition

This piece represents volume 1 of a monthly series that focuses on how the Pirates competition in the NL Central is trending. Both from a prospect development and MLB product standpoint. Knowing where your team is headed, at least partially is about where your division mates are headed. Corey’s attention to detail on this stuff I think you’ll find intriguing. Enjoy!