8/21/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Pirates bats came to life early and they didn’t let up, plating multiple runs in the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 8th innings en route to an 11-1 victory over the Cardinals. Bryan Reynolds doubled with 1 out in the bottom of the first inning, moved to thirdContinue reading “Bats Come Alive As Pirates Stomp Cardinals 11-1 (56-69)”
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Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – The Basement Might Be Decided This Week
Here we are, just about 6 weeks from the end of the 2023 campaign. There are 38 games remaining and to finish with a better record than last year they’d have to go 6-32, and since last year they finished 62-100, it of course also means they need those 6 wins to avoid a 100 loss season.
With Henry Davis, The Pirates Must not Waste This Offseason
The rest of 2023 is important too of course, but let’s be real, it’s not worth anything if they don’t learn from it, identify what they need to improve, and ultimately, do so.
Minor League News and Brews-Pitching Is Key
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7j4k7-148499b Craig talks about Quinn Priester’s Journey from promising top prospect to Major League Demotion, Jared Jones possibly hitting a wall, the actuality of Paul Skenes being a two-way player and rebuilds that were stalled due to pitching concerns. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates BaseballContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews-Pitching Is Key”
Hump Day Pirates Q&A
I’m more and more impressed every week with the quality and thoughtfulness of the questions you all pose.
Top 15 Plus 5 More Update
Speaking of the trade deadline, Estuar Suero acquired in the Rich Hill and Ji-Man Choi trade makes his debut in the Pirates top 15 on Fangraphs. Sure it’s due to Tank Davis graduating but the kid has a good deal of upside and is one to keep an eye on.
The Polarizing Pittsburgh Pirates
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-u3vyw-147fb2c Craig and Chris discuss the MLB Network’s praise concerning the potential of the 2024 Pirates and how they can actually get there; as well as the future role of Jack Suwinski. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oakContinue reading “The Polarizing Pittsburgh Pirates”
Pirates Big Seventh Inning, Mets Mistakes Propel 7-4 Victory (54-66)
07/15/23 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_Ethan on Twitter It sure is nice to be on the right side of some mistakes huh? The Pittsburgh Pirates struggled for much of Tuesday evening in Queens to take advantage of free passes, passed balls and just about every self-inflicting mistake the Mets could make in a baseballContinue reading “Pirates Big Seventh Inning, Mets Mistakes Propel 7-4 Victory (54-66)”
Mets Offense Explodes As Bucs Bats Snooze, Losing 7-2 (53-66)
8/14/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Heading to Queens to face the Mets, pre-ordained World Series contenders in the spring with their bloated payroll and lofty contracts, looking at an identical 53-65 record as the Pirates prior to the game. While Pittsburgh’s season has been a bit of a let-down for fans followingContinue reading “Mets Offense Explodes As Bucs Bats Snooze, Losing 7-2 (53-66)”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – The Ups & Downs of Youth
Young guys are very clearly the theme the rest of the way this year. That doesn’t mean we don’t care about Hayes having a hot stretch or Reynolds getting on track, it just means those two extended players, well, it should be expected they’d play like good players.
Steel City Pirates 