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Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Late Night Buc’n

Sorry it’s late, but life always wins, and this time, there was just no avoiding it.

Johan Walks 6, Walker Blasts One As Cardinals Salvage Final Game of the Series 6-4 (63-74)

9/3/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Following an extra innings win and a 9th inning comeback victory against the Cardinals, Bucs were hoping for an easier match with the getaway day. Facing long-time rivals, they knew it would never be easy. After going down 1-2-3 in the top of the first, starter JohanContinue reading “Johan Walks 6, Walker Blasts One As Cardinals Salvage Final Game of the Series 6-4 (63-74)”

Know Your Enemy – August Edition

The division is still a dogfight at the top. There are scenarios that can develop yet where any of Cincinnati, Milwaukee, or Chicago could take this thing. The month of August will help to clear this up some, but there is a possibility that we get even less separation between the top 3 contenders. Join us again next month and we will find out what happened and who stood out!

Minor League News And Brews: Picking Favorites And The Age Of Information Overload

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9qgwr-149612e Craig talks about how he picks his favorite players in the Minor Leagues, and how they are not always even the best on their own team. He then jumps into a conversation about the amount of information that is generated during each game that is played; with some being more of an educated guess,Continue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Picking Favorites And The Age Of Information Overload”

Bucco Blasts: Oviedo Potential, Triolo Disrespect, More

While the website publishing “Bucco Blasts” has changed, the content will be staying the same. That’s the cool thing about this lateral move that Gary and Co. have afforded me. I came to Gary asking if I could continue this weekly piece and he obliged.

A Healthy Hayes Does Wonders for Buccos

As 2023 began, it seemed Hayes was entering the season healthy and ready to do some damage. Up until about a month ago, Hayes’ glove proceeded anything he did offensively.

Oviedo, Hayes Lead Pirates To Victory (59-73)

8/28/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Leaving Pittsburgh following a lackluster loss to division-rival Cubs yesterday, Pirates likely felt that they were better than they showed. Today, they proved it against basement-dwelling Kansas City Royals as offense, defense and pitching all clicked as the Bucs won the opener 5-0. Alfonso Rivas got theContinue reading “Oviedo, Hayes Lead Pirates To Victory (59-73)”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Excuses & Band Aids, The Bill Always Comes Due

I’m going to say a ton today, so I’m not going to spend much time up here. Let’s get into it.

Pirates Drop Series Final Game Against Cubs 10-1 (58-73)

8/27/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The Chicago Cubs have had Pirates’ number this year, besting them 9 of 10 times this season prior to the game today. Cubs plated a run in the first inning as Nico Hoerner led off with a double to left center and scored on a Cody BellingerContinue reading “Pirates Drop Series Final Game Against Cubs 10-1 (58-73)”

Minor League News And Brews: The Other Side Of The Coin

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-p2phk-148b959 Craig explains his reasoning for following the Pirates Minor League System so closing; then, goes on to explore why others may get frustrated with the discussions surrounding prospects by digging into the numbers on breakout candidates from previous seasons, and the success rate of the Pirates Top 10 Prospects since 2019. Craig Toth coversContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: The Other Side Of The Coin”