Back on February, in preparation for the ever approaching Spring Training report dates and ultimately the hopeful beginning of the 2021 Major League Baseball season, the MLBPA and the powers that be from MLB came to an agreement on the health and safety protocols for 2021. After having brought their negotiations in front of fansContinue reading “Hitting Pause On The Indianapolis Indians”
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Slowly Building Up the Pirates Pitching Staff
It’s insanely early to try to decipher what exactly the Pirates are doing, or how the plan will culminate as the season opens in just about a month. That said, the first few games have given us a glimpse of at least what three other teams are doing versus the Pirates Approach.
Pirates Prospects Doing the Things That They’re Actually Good At
Since I’ve been writing about the Pirates, few people have been more generous with their time than Michael McKenry. First of all, to talk to a catcher always provides more information than any one other position set. Catchers have to hit, play good defense, and understand pitching at a level some pitchers don’t even get to see.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five 3-1-21
Actual baseball, well sorta, is being played now and man did it feel good listening yesterday. It was also good to hear the genuine crack off the bat of Ke’Bryan Hayes. Man that kid makes a sound we haven’t heard in Pittsburgh since Josh Bell’s one month of dominance.
Competition is the Real Game Story
During the first inning of yesterday’s ballgame, we were given a glimpse into another reason to largely ignore Spring stats as after 2/3 of an inning and with the Pirates still in business, the Orioles coach called “enough” on his pitcher.
And So It Begins, Pirates Open Spring Schedule with Orioles
For some this is the official end of Winter, I mean, technically this is the last day meteorologically speaking too. For others this is the beginning of a year they’d rather just skip over on the path to competitiveness.
Spring Has Officially Sprung For The Pirates
Over the past few days excitement surrounding the beginning of the Grapefruit League Season for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been picking up steam for many within the fanbase. Sure we know these games don’t count for much of anything and that more than likely a long season awaits us when the boys finally pack upContinue reading “Spring Has Officially Sprung For The Pirates”
Top Five – Bold (Possibly Crazy) Predictions for 2021
There are so many things that are easy to predict for 2021, and most of them don’t go beyond the overall record. I think there are a few things we could see that might not be likely, maybe even a bit nuts, but still possible.
The Not So Hidden Messages Behind The Pirates Spring Training Narratives
Each Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training, at least for the first couple of weeks, we get these feel good stories about what players have been up to over the off-season, their goals for the coming year and changes they may have made in their approach; including adjustments in their swing, pitches they’ve added to their repertoireContinue reading “The Not So Hidden Messages Behind The Pirates Spring Training Narratives”
Talent In, With No Accompanying Risk
So what right? What’s another outfielder who hasn’t cracked MLB? Looks like the Pirates are dumpster diving again!
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