The Pirates may consider trading Chapman to strengthen the team, despite his value. Moving him could bring valuable additions, though it’s a complex decision.
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Canaan Smith-Njigba’s Pirates Tenure: A Retrospective
In 2021, Jameson Taillon was traded to the Yankees, with Canaan Smith-Njigba among the haul for the Pirates. Now a free agent, he could prove valuable to a rebuilding team.
Paul Skenes to start 2024 All-Star Game for the National League
7-12-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X Paul Skenes has ripped through MLB and Pittsburgh Pirates franchise records in such a short time, and he’s adding to his list of accolades Tuesday, as Skenes will take the hill for the National League to start the 2024 All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas. The newsContinue reading “Paul Skenes to start 2024 All-Star Game for the National League”
Starter Spotlight: Arm The Trebu-Crochet
7-12-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X A Trebuchet is a type of catapult that uses a rotating arm with a sling attached to the tip to launch a projectile, not too dissimilar to the motion and impact of a bat driving a ball over the fence. For a team who has been leading MLBContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Arm The Trebu-Crochet”
Series Preview: Pirates (45-48) at White Sox (27-68)
7-12-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their final series before the All-Star break on Friday, heading to the other side of Chicago to face the reeling Chicago White Sox. Pittsburgh is coming off of a massive series victory of the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers, winning theContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (45-48) at White Sox (27-68)”
HELP NEEDED!
7-12-2024– By Justin Verno – @JV_PITT on X and Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X Justin Verno- Corey, welcome back to the MLB JULY Trade Deadline! Typing that, MLB July Trade Deadline, feels like all is right in the world my, dude! Corey Shrader- Trade season is always a hotly anticipated adventure. In recent years weContinue reading “HELP NEEDED!”
Starter Spotlight: Civale-Deja Vu
7-11-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Chance for a crucial series win today as Paul Skenes once again will pitch the deciding game against opposing starter, Aaron Civale – a rematch from June 23 while Civale was still a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. In that game, Civale pitched 5 frames of 3-hit,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Civale-Deja Vu”
Starter Spotlight: Can They Make It Three Straight?
7-10-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates have not won (or lost, for that matter) 3 consecutive games in over three months when they notched successive victories from April 6-8. After scoring 20 combined runs over the past two games, do the bats still have some more in the tank to get anotherContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Can They Make It Three Straight?”
Internal Improvement: Pirates Players Proving Management Right?
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ management has been vocal about expecting internal improvement from the team. Despite skepticism, recent performances by players like Quinn Priester and Rowdy Tellez are proving them right. The team’s patience with young players is starting to pay off, showing promise for the future.
Starter Spotlight: Looking For A Rea of Hope
7-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading to Milwaukee for a potentially pivotal series this week, the Pirates will once again face off against Brewers starting pitcher Colin Rea, who enters play tonight with an 8-2 record, 3.34 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over his 94.1 innings this season. Although he’s experiencing a breakout thisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Looking For A Rea of Hope”
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