Minor League News and Brews: Draft Prepping With Carlos Collazo

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wem2i-1407392 Craig is joined by Carlos Collazo from Baseball America to talk about the 2023 MLB Draft, the definition of a helium prospect and how previous rankings affect the current ones; as well as some previous selections made by the Pirates. #LetsGoBucs #30MinutesOfBucs #MiLBNB Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and isContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Draft Prepping With Carlos Collazo”

Cedric Mullins Hits for Cycle as Orioles Down Pirates 6-3 (21-18)

5/12/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter A game which seemed to be very winnable throughout the night came crashing down when Mullins hit a 3-run home run in the 8th inning to finish off the cycle on the night. He had previously singled in the third, tripled in the fifth and doubled inContinue reading “Cedric Mullins Hits for Cycle as Orioles Down Pirates 6-3 (21-18)”

Pirates Can’t Hold On To Early Lead Against Colorado: (21-17)

5/10/23 – By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter April was fun. We can’t forget that. Your Pittsburgh Pirates were 20-9 headed into a matchup with the best team in baseball-the Tampa Bay Rays-to kick off the second month of the season. May…not so much. We have to remember this as well. After aContinue reading “Pirates Can’t Hold On To Early Lead Against Colorado: (21-17)”

Pirates Need To Extend Mitch Keller

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yqeme-1404199 Craig and Chris discuss the reasons why it is so important to extend Mitch Keller; and no it is not just based off of one start. Plus they get into some plans for the catcher position.  Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy ChrisContinue reading “Pirates Need To Extend Mitch Keller”

Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: The First Week Of May

5/9/23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) As the Pirates began to struggle over the past week-aside from last night when Mitch Keller was completely awesome-fans eyes began to drift down to the Minor Leagues; looking for any player that could possibly help stop the skid the Big League Club was on. ThisContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: The First Week Of May”

Pittsburgh Pirates Series Preview

The Pirates host Colorado for three before hitting the road. When & Who Colorado Rockies (14-21) at Pittsburgh Pirates (20-15) Game 1 – (5/8, 6:35 EST) Probable Pitchers: For the Pirates – Mitch Keller (3-1, 3.32 ERA) For the Rockies – Kyle Freeland (3-3, 3.76 ERA) Game 2 –(5/9, 6:35 EST) Probable Pitchers: For theContinue reading “Pittsburgh Pirates Series Preview”

Losses Keep Piling Up as Bucs Drop 7th Straight 10-1 (20-15)

5/7/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The Pirates were swept by an AL East team in back-to-back series as they dropped the final game by a score of 10-1. Roansy Contreras was getting good movement on his slider and curve today but the Blue Jay bats were too much for him, lighting himContinue reading “Losses Keep Piling Up as Bucs Drop 7th Straight 10-1 (20-15)”