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Pirates Split With Tigers: Fall In Matinee 6-3:(48-59)

8-2-23 – By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter There were a stretch of games-even with the team wasn’t playing/hitting particularly well-that the Pirates seemed to have a knack for getting to a ball clubs ace. Today wasn’t one of those unexpected occasions. Prior to the matinee from PNC-and especially up until around 6Continue reading “Pirates Split With Tigers: Fall In Matinee 6-3:(48-59)”

Pirates Trade Deadline Observations

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cr3qs-146e183 Craig and Chris look at the moves the Pirates made-minus Hedges and Castro-leading up to the MLB Trade Deadline, as well as where they might have missed the mark concerning some potential opportunities to improve the team for the future.  Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, andContinue reading “Pirates Trade Deadline Observations”

Oviedo, Young Bucs Shine in Pirates Win Over Tigers (48-58)

08/01/23 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_Ethan on Twitter Is your thumb tired? If it is, I understand. Much like myself, you were probably scrolling Twitter, *cough* sorry I mean “X”, during the waning hours of the 2023 trade deadline. The Pirates made three more moves prior to the 6pm ET deadline on Tuesday, seeingContinue reading “Oviedo, Young Bucs Shine in Pirates Win Over Tigers (48-58)”

Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Time Flies Through July

8/1/23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) They say time flies when you are having fun; but, the same could be said for what happens when you are insanely busy. Over the past month I have gone on two vacations, celebrated a National Holiday in the middle of the week and had myContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Time Flies Through July”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – The Kids Have Changed the Game

The rest of this year needs to be geared toward that, so at the deadline the Pirates have some choices to make. Do they hold on to guys like Choi, Santana for their sheer competence, or do they clear the space to start getting more at bats for some of the members of that list?

Trade Deadline: A Yearly Tradition Continues in Pittsburgh

You’ve watched Carlos Santana play an excellent first base all year. You’ve watched him bat cleanup all season long. You’ve heard Derek Shelton as recently as last week talk about how very important it has been and is to have someone like Carlos Santana in the locker room and dugout.

Then you watch him traded for an 18 year old kid named Jhonny Severino.