6-29-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) There are certain natural markers within the Major and Minor League Baseball Seasons. In the Majors you have the All-Star Break and the Trade Deadline, while the Minor League Schedule is broken into a first and second half; with the playoff contenders being determined by theContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Moving Past Father’s Day And My Birthday”
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Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
My guess is, you don’t need me to tell you this team is in trouble as they sit here having lost 12 of 13 contests, 9 of which were in the division.
Today, we’re going to spend time talking about how they got here, what they can do to turn things around and more than anything, is it too late even if they do them?
Pirates Win 3-1 Over Miami Late, Davis Shows Impact: (35-40)
They finally snapped the losing streak, but more importantly, Henry Davis has had enough of being that quiet rookie call up and took the reigns as the emotional leader in muggy Miami.
Two Guys Talkin’ Trades – Can’t Sit on Your Hands!
It’s about that time of year, Corey! June is here, and we’ve already heard some trade rumors floated into the ether. Granted, there haven’t been a lot but there are some, such as the Royals being ‘open for business’
Top 15 Plus 5 More
For most of the season the pitchers have dished and the bats, minus a few guys, were bringing up the rear. But things are heating up in that department.
Hump Day Pirates Q&A
Couple things here, first I thought since the Pirates played in the afternoon, and it’s the end of another sweep to a division foe, I’d just wait and do this one in the evening. You know, in case it spawned some extra questions.
Excuses, Timing, and Stubbornness. The Rise and Fall of the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates
Of all the excuses we’ve heard for why the Pirates fell all the way from that lofty record to their current 34-37, the one that most often is rushed right past is this one.
Bido Ks 7, Davis Doubles in Debut As Pirates Drop Opener 8-0 (34-37)
6/19/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Mired in a lengthy losing streak, the Bucs turned to their 2021 #1 overall pick, Henry Davis, to try and turn the tables back in their favor. Everything about his arrival – from the announcement mid-game, the national hype among fans and media alike and the MondayContinue reading “Bido Ks 7, Davis Doubles in Debut As Pirates Drop Opener 8-0 (34-37)”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
You hear prospects every year talk about making the show this season. Every year guys talk about what they need to work on, and how much they can’t wait to get here and help.
Prospect Promotion News Overshadowed by Another Bucs Bullpen Blow-up (34-36)
6/18/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter A common thing happened today as the Pirates lost again, by a score of 5-2, their 6th straight and 2nd consecutive series being swept. A rare thing will happen tomorrow, however, as the Pirates 2021 first overall pick, Henry Davis, is expected to make his major leagueContinue reading “Prospect Promotion News Overshadowed by Another Bucs Bullpen Blow-up (34-36)”
Steel City Pirates 