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Cards Salvage Series Split as Bucs Lose 5-4 (9-7)

4/16/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Pirates led 3-1 going to the bottom of the 6th inning with just 12 outs remaining between them and a rare series victory over the rival Cardinals but they just couldn’t hold it, falling to St. Louis in 10 innings. The Bucs notched 7 hits and 2Continue reading “Cards Salvage Series Split as Bucs Lose 5-4 (9-7)”

Free Baseball In St. Louis:(9-6)

4/14/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter “Maybe tomorrow we’ll all wear 42, so nobody can tell us apart.”  Since 2004 I have experienced Jackie Robinson Day on a local level. Even in Pittsburgh each of these games have a totally different feeling to any other game. It’s simply not your regular dayContinue reading “Free Baseball In St. Louis:(9-6)”

Through The Prospect Porthole: Nick Gonzales

4-13-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) As soon as Oneil Cruz was helped off the field-and in some cases even before then-rumblings of wanting Nick Gonzales on the Major League Roster, sooner rather than later, began to circulate Pirates Fan Social Media; especially since he received the promotion to Triple-A Indianapolis, withContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Nick Gonzales”

Pirates Bullpen Is Bombarded By Astros, As Bats Fall Silent In Shutout:(7-5)

4/12/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter Happy 412 Day To Yinzers Everywhere! Although, there wasn’t very much for Pirates Fans to be happy about in today’s rubber-match with the Houston Astros; unless you are a fan of acrobatic plays by the opposing fielders. Even if these drop in, Houston was just aContinue reading “Pirates Bullpen Is Bombarded By Astros, As Bats Fall Silent In Shutout:(7-5)”

Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performer: First “Full” Week

4-11-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) After a quick weekend series for the Indianapolis Indians, all of the Pirates Affiliates eventually joined in on the fun; with Altoona starting their season on Thursday, which was soon followed by Greensboro and Bradenton on Friday. For fans of the Minor Leagues like myself, itContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performer: First “Full” Week”