4-25-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) The Minor League Leader in plate appearances is Michael Busch of the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers with 102; who on a completely unrelated point, was just called up to the Big League Club. In the Pirates Organization Miguel Andujar and Nick Gonzales are tied with 85Continue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Still Looking At Small Sample Sizes”
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Pirates & Bryan Reynolds Reach New 8 Year Pact
Today your Pittsburgh Pirates locked up their best player through 2030 with a club option for 2031. 8 years, $106,750,000. There is no opt out and a modified no trade clause baked in.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers Series Preview
The Pirates welcome the Dodgers to PNC Park to finish up their brief homestand.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Here I sit, preparing to write this week’s Five Pirates Thoughts at Five, its something like the 145th time I’ve done so give or take, but it’s the first time I’ve done so while the Pirates solely owned the best record in the National League.
Back-to-Back Sweeps Behind Velasquez Gem, Bucs Win 2-0 (16-7)
4/23/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Coming off a series in Colorado where the bats posted 33 runs, the offense has been notably quieter during the home series versus Cincinnati. In its place, the pitching has been ELITE! Following the 11 game quality start stretch ending yesterday, Vince Velasquez posted his best startContinue reading “Back-to-Back Sweeps Behind Velasquez Gem, Bucs Win 2-0 (16-7)”
Pirates Top The Reds In A Pitching Duel: (15-7)
4/22/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter Things feel different this year-at least early on-because they are different. It obviously starts with the record, aided by the current 6-game winning streak; but for the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates it seems to go beyond that. The chemistry in the clubhouse is unmatched at the moment,Continue reading “Pirates Top The Reds In A Pitching Duel: (15-7)”
You Don’t Need Permission to Enjoy these Pirates
Your Pirates are making you proud, for once, let yourself stop worrying about how they got there, where it might go, who did or said what on the way.
Minor League News and Brews: Meet Me In St. Louis-Take Two
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pijwz-13eb504 Craig talks about the statistics/metrics that he looks for at each level of the Pirates Minor League System, provides some player profiles to drive his point home, and as always, reviews some delicious beers. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when itContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Meet Me In St. Louis-Take Two”
Contreras Strong Start, Hot First Inning Propel Pirates 4-3 Over Reds: (13-7)
The Pirates stay on track and Roansy Contreras tosses a sparkler move to 13-7 on the season.
Through The Prospect Porthole: Assessing Farm System Depth After Early Season Injuries
4-20-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Prior to official start of the Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 Season there were some assumptions that could be made concerning what roles certain players were going to be asked to perform throughout the year. JT Brubaker seemed to be a locked into backend of the rotation, JarlinContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Assessing Farm System Depth After Early Season Injuries”
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