Over the previous two seasons-2019 and 2020-Steven Brault, when healthy, was the second best starter in the rotation; totaling 1.9 fWAR behind only Joe Musgrove (4.2), while posting a 4.23 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP. At times Brault showed brilliance on the mound, as the self proclaimed pitching machine, as evidenced by his 2 hit,Continue reading “Pirates Go Down Early, In More Ways Than One, And Come Back Late”
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Dynasties, All Stars and ETA’s…Oh My!
When you go through two seasons like this, and everyone and their mother has shifted their gaze on the minor leagues, of course things were going to shift to those players being in Pittsburgh.
Jack Herman Is Benefiting From A Hard Reset
9-9-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) As soon as the Minor League Baseball season was officially canceled on Tuesday June 30th, 2020, fans, as well as scouts and amateur/professional experts, knew there was going to be an effect on development; especially on the individual level. Not every player would have the opportunityContinue reading “Jack Herman Is Benefiting From A Hard Reset”
Pirates Fail Again to Finish Sweep, Tigers Prevail 5-1
9-8-21 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter Mitch Keller, man ya know what, sigh….. like, he had an exceptional curveball tonight, but… he didn’t place it, often leaving it about 3 inches too high. He had good life on his fastball tonight, but… it had no movement and doesn’t fool anyone as to whether it’sContinue reading “Pirates Fail Again to Finish Sweep, Tigers Prevail 5-1”
The 2022 Pitching Staff Needs Investment, but What Kind?
2022 is a year where the Pirates will have to strike a balance, they still need to make room for young players to have opportunity, but at the same time they must also secure some semblance of professionalism for the few answers they’ve already found.
Pirates Battle Back Against The Tigers
9-8-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) The rest of this season for the Pittsburgh Pirates is a time for evaluation, much like the entire year has been; not only for the players that could be a part of an undetermined future date, but also those that can help bridge the gap forContinue reading “Pirates Battle Back Against The Tigers”
How Nick Garcia’s Draft Day Hype Is Playing Out
A little over a year ago the Pittsburgh Pirates selected a pitcher in the 3rd round of the MLB Amateur Draft, 79th Overall, that some experts called the steal of the draft, while others referred to him as a first round talent; and who was compared to a Hall Famer by Pirates General Manager BenContinue reading “How Nick Garcia’s Draft Day Hype Is Playing Out”
Pirates Finally End Losing Streak, Take Down Tigers 6-3
Incredible how a good start and some timely hitting can change the complexion of a baseball game.
Hunter Stratton Is Rule 5 Eligible…Again
9-6-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) Ever since the most recent trade deadline, and in some cases a little before that, Pirates Fans have realized the first 40-Man Roster Crunch of General Manager Ben Cherington is quickly approaching; with many decisions to be made concerning player currently on the roster, as wellContinue reading “Hunter Stratton Is Rule 5 Eligible…Again”
Shelton Can’t Win, And Neither Can The Pirates
9-5-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) Immediately after Pirates lost their third game in a row to Cubs at Wrigley Field, on a BS call I might add, Pittsburgh Manager Derek Shelton was required to address the question as to why the team’s most effective reliever, David Bednar, did not pitch inContinue reading “Shelton Can’t Win, And Neither Can The Pirates”
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