Nick Gonzales is the Second Baseman of the Future. Liover Pegeuro is the Shortstop of the Future. Declarations like these, or at least ones that are somewhat similar, abound day in and day out on almost every single Pittsburgh Pirates Fan Social Media Group, Account and Thread, or wherever you get your amateur insight onContinue reading “The Potential Shortstop Or Second Basemen, And Maybe Even Centerfielder Of The Future…Ji-hwan Bae”
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The Pirates Win 2-1, Pitching & Defense Shine
9-18-21 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter Don’t look now, but the Pirates are playing some good baseball lately. 7-3 in their last 10 and they’ve done it with timely offense and solid pitching. It’s far too late for it to matter against the overall record, but there is something to be saidContinue reading “The Pirates Win 2-1, Pitching & Defense Shine”
Michael Burrows Is Often Left Out Of The Rotation Of Future Conversations
On July 7th of this year, right-handed pitcher and Pirates Prospect, Michael Burrows took the mound for the Greensboro Grasshoppers at First National Bank Field as they faced off against the Asheville Tourists on a fairly hot and steamy Wednesday afternoon. In 5.1 innings of work and on 86 pitches, Burrows would strike out 10Continue reading “Michael Burrows Is Often Left Out Of The Rotation Of Future Conversations”
The Pirates Bullpen Dominates, But It Wasn’t Enough For The Win
9-16-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) Alright, let’s get this over with. As the Pirates fell to Reds this afternoon by a score of 1 to 0, they also failed to get a sweep for the first time this season. They are now 0-14 in sweep attempts, which actually shouldn’t be allContinue reading “The Pirates Bullpen Dominates, But It Wasn’t Enough For The Win”
Jack Suwinski Has Unlocked Some Additional Power This Season
Whenever Pittsburgh Pirates Fans are targeting prospects from other teams, and especially when they actually trade for them, the player’s performance is often looked at through a lens that emphasizes the strengths, positive projections and of course the prospect ranking that portrays them in the most favorable light. It’s an almost exhausting never ending exerciseContinue reading “Jack Suwinski Has Unlocked Some Additional Power This Season”
Pirates Walk Off Reds in Nine 5-4, Difo Scores with Clemente Like Hustle
Before I type one word about the game tonight, Roberto Clemente Night is at the very least something that appears to be sticking around, and I love it.
Stay Calm and Keep Growing
This part of a build is simply not easy to watch. When you’re trying to fill one or two holes with kids it’s easier to deal with, 7, 8, hell 15, not so much.
The Pirates Pen Stumbles, But Holds On For The Win
9-15-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) In every other Major League Baseball season, prior to the pandemic shortened one in 2020, September games seemed like they were filled with overflowing bullpens-lined with arms eager to prove themselves after having spent all summer on buses traveling all over God’s Green Earth-and batters onContinue reading “The Pirates Pen Stumbles, But Holds On For The Win”
Pirates Can’t Capture The Elusive Sweep
The revolving door of the Pirates pitching staff has continued to rotate, and will more than likely remain in motion over the next few weeks as injuries persist, arms reach their limits and three to five inning starts remain the norm; not that this number has deviated very far from the medium throughout the season.Continue reading “Pirates Can’t Capture The Elusive Sweep”
Pirates Overcome Nationals 10-7
Wil Crowe started off very well, dominant even through three innings, unfortunately he was not capable facing the lineup twice, a theme we’ve seen with him repeatedly leading many to categorize him as a bullpen candidate.
Steel City Pirates 