Minor League News And Brews: It All Starts In Bradenton

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3n627-144fb76 Craig is joined once again by Eric Garfield (aka @Eric_Birdland) from the Florida Prospect Report to discuss what’s been going on down in the FCL (Florida Complex League) and FSL (Florida State League) with a number of notable Pirates Prospects.  Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge PittsburghContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: It All Starts In Bradenton”

Pirates 2023 MLB Draft Preview

7/7/23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) When you have the 1st Overall Pick-especially in a year where there are at least 3 to 4 players near the same talent level, or project-ability depending on who you ask-things can get a little muddled. Throw in some genuine misunderstanding-at the very least-and misrepresenting-at theContinue reading “Pirates 2023 MLB Draft Preview”

Pirates Use Offensive Fireworks in July 4th Victory Over LA Dodgers: (40-45)

The Pittsburgh Pirates and LA Dodgers dealt with fireworks being shot off in the parking all night on July 4, but those weren’t the only fireworks the two teams had in mind.

The Pirates Team (And Individual) Dynamics

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-myqnr-144a7a6 Craig is joined by current AT&T SportsNet Color Commentator and former Pirates Player, John “Rock” Wehner to talk about the injection of youth into the lineup, a veteran presence in the clubhouse, the truth behind the word contagious and the effect of being selected or snubbed for individual awards.  Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! CraigContinue reading “The Pirates Team (And Individual) Dynamics”

Pirates Storm Past Brewers, Walk-Off 8-7 Winners: (39-42)

The Pirates don’t feel the way they did just a week ago. They’re scoring runs. They’re scoring runs when they get down early. They’re scoring runs late in games to make things uncomfortable.

Know Your Enemy – June Edition

June was yet another confounding month in the NL Central. Three months of the season in the books and the only real constant is that Milwaukee is the most consistently performing team in the division.