Pittsburgh Pirates – Page 54 – Steel City Pirates

Five-Up, Five-Down: May

In May, the Pirates saw both ups and downs. Pitching prospect Paul Skenes made a remarkable MLB debut, while hitters Nick Gonzales and Mitch Keller impressed. However, players like Jack Suwinski and Michael A. Taylor struggled. Martin Perez also faced challenges due to both performance and injury.

Series Preview: Pirates (25-29) at Tigers (26-27)

5-28-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on X The Pirates are coming off a really nice series, taking 2 of 3 from the Atlanta Braves and now they enter a 2 game set against a completely not made up in any way “rivalry” series with the Buccos MLB designated rival while throwing Jared Jones and Paul Skenes. DetroitContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (25-29) at Tigers (26-27)”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Memorial Day

A balanced performance prompts hope for success. Annual development shapes players. Rotation stability could set up off-season focus. Bullpen weaknesses challenge team. Henry Davis shows promising AAA performance.

When Ke’Bryan Hayes Returns…

The Pirates face lineup decisions once Hayes returns from IL. The current offense is performing well without him. Hayes’ reintegration may disrupt chemistry, requiring careful lineup adjustments to maximize his impact.

Nobody Deserves more Credit than Nick Gonzales, for how He’s Progressed

Young baseball players, like Gonzales and Davis, often struggle in MLB. Hermansen shares his experience, emphasizing the importance of handling failure. Gonzales shows promise after addressing issues and making improvements.

It’s Rare for a Manager to Escape the Stink of Rebuilding

Discussing the parallels between baseball and life, reflecting on the challenges faced by Derek Shelton as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Morgan also delves into the complexities of evaluating Shelton’s performance amidst organizational constraints, urging readers to consider the broader context before passing judgment. Despite the difficult circumstances, Shelton’s leadership qualities and approach to the game are highlighted.

Series Preview: Braves (29-18) at Pirates (23-28)

The Pittsburgh Pirates face a tough series against the Atlanta Braves amidst bullpen struggles. Key players’ recent performances and potential returns add intrigue. Pitching will be crucial.

Projecting what the Pirates look like in five years

Projections are always interesting, specifically because so many factors come into play on how a Major League Baseball club builds their roster year-in and year-out, from injuries, your record and standing around the trade deadline and everything in between. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, projecting what they look like five years from now, which would beContinue reading “Projecting what the Pirates look like in five years”

Series Preview: Giants (23-25) at Pirates (22-26)

5-21-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a 4-3 road trip against division rivals Brewers and Cubs, the Pirates return home for a series against the San Francisco Giants. While the Giants took 2 of 3 when the teams last matched up at the end of April, the Pirates will look for payback on their homeContinue reading “Series Preview: Giants (23-25) at Pirates (22-26)”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – This Rotation Looks Deadly

5-20-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on X The Pirates rotation is the engine that is driving this thing now, but that don’t mean they have no need for oil or gas. The hitters need to contribute more often then they do, they have changes they can and should make, but more than anything,Continue reading “Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – This Rotation Looks Deadly”