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Pirates (15-21) Fall to Reds in 10, to Drop Series

We were getting to the point in the Reds-Pirates series that rooting for simply not getting blown out seemed like a more achievable goal than a win. A pitchers dual wasn’t on my menu though.

Pirates Outfield Takes a Turn

Last week, The Pirates had one available outfielder, Ka’ai Tom. I called it Outfield-A-Rama, and it looked like they had no idea how they’d ram together an outfield for the foreseeable future.

Brubaker Provides Another Strong Performance As The Pirates Win

Prior to the start of the Pirates series with the Reds, I already had Tuesday’s contest circled as the most likely chance to add one to the win column for Pittsburgh; almost completely due to the man they would have on the bump, JT Brubaker. During his first six starts on the season he hadContinue reading “Brubaker Provides Another Strong Performance As The Pirates Win”

The Top 10 Ways to Enjoy a Rebuild – Justin Verno

The 2021 Major League Season is off and running, and the Pirates sit a few under .500 just 29 games in. While some guys such as Adam Frazier, Colin Moran, and a few others are off to a good start, most are playing to expectations. As predicted there will be a lot of losing at 1500 Federal Street this year.

Pirates (14-20) Lose Big to Reds 14-1

There are nights when nothing goes right. For the Pirates so far this season that’s been the case in every matchup with the Reds. Pitching, hitting, hey name an aspect, it probably failed in some way.

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five 5-10-21

The Pirates have dealt with some injury to an already thin lineup and as is becoming tradition with Ben Cherington, when you expect a move, he might just give you three or four.

Batting First And Leading Off For Your Pittsburgh Pirates

Starting a few days ago I noticed rumblings throughout Pirates Social Media about making a change at the leadoff spot in Pittsburgh’s lineup; and to be totally honest I was so preoccupied with Ke’Bryan Hayes’ absence in the number two spot, as well as having Erik Gonzalez bat cleanup, that I hadn’t really given itContinue reading “Batting First And Leading Off For Your Pittsburgh Pirates”

The Pirates And Their Depleted Offense Hang On To Win At Wrigley And Avoid The Sweep

Prior to the Pirates games against the Cubs this Mother’s Day afternoon, Pittsburgh and General Manager Ben Cherington made a number of roster moves; some expected, while others may have caught Pirates Fans a little off guard. During the bottom of the first inning of Saturday’s contest, Colin Moran was removed from the game afterContinue reading “The Pirates And Their Depleted Offense Hang On To Win At Wrigley And Avoid The Sweep”

Pirates (13-19) Lose 3-2 to Cubs, Moran Leaves with Injury

Wil Crowe is still a work in progress, he still struggles with command at times but one thing he is showing at least me, he’s a major league pitcher.

You Can’t Watch This Pirates Offense and Believe Hayes Can Fix It Alone

Obviously the Pirates offense will improve when Ke’Bryan Hayes returns to action, I mean that would be rather hard to dispute, but we also shouldn’t pretend it fixes everything.