I sincerely doubt there are many of you out there who thought the Pirates would at this point have a 6-3 record. I bet there are even fewer who thought that record was achievable after starting 1-2 against the supposed to be bad Reds.
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Minor League News and Brews: Live From Allegheny City Brewing
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-93hx8-13da8d8 Craig goes live from Allegheny City Brewing, in the heart of Deutschtown, with Taylor from @ShopYinzz for the Pirates Home Opener; while taking trips to Indianapolis, Altoona, Greensboro and Bradenton. Pull up a chair, pour a cold one, and let’s talk Bucs, Minor League News and Brews! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside TheContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Live From Allegheny City Brewing”
Early Inning Pitching Struggles Sink Pirates (5-3)
4/8/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter Our guy Vinny did not have the revenge game, he may have imagined against the Chicago White Sox today. Through the first two innings. he allowed one run; while hitting most of his spots. Early on he generated whiffs, and was in command of most counts.Continue reading “Early Inning Pitching Struggles Sink Pirates (5-3)”
412 Blackout PNC-Special Home Opener Episode
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cm5cv-13da897 Craig is joined by his brother from another mother, Gary Morgan, to discuss the Home Opener, as well as trends/takeaways from the first week and what to look for as the season continues. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-footContinue reading “412 Blackout PNC-Special Home Opener Episode”
Pirates Fans Pack the House, Pirates Bats Pack the Scoreboard Winning 13-9 in the Home Opener (5-2)
No seriously, how do I begin to describe everything I saw and felt today at PNC Park? No matter what, this was never going to be about one player’s performance, or the outcome on this one day, it was always going to be about this team, this ballpark, this city and the way they all fit together into one incredible thing that only Baseball can create.
Through The Prospect Porthole: Liover Pegeuro
4-6-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) There is a little bit more pressure added to certain prospects, simply based on how they were acquired. A first round draft pick carries more weight in the eyes of baseball fans-and is likely to be considered a bust if he doesn’t become a superstar-than aContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Liover Pegeuro”
Dauri Moreta Has Been Money, Can He Continue on This Path?
If the Pirates can get his precision to match his intensity, they might just have a reliable bullpen arm through the end of the decade.
Keller Shines As Pirates Sweep The Red Sox (4-2)
4/5/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter Through the first six and two-thirds, Mitch Keller was on full cruise control before surrounding a double to Tristian Casas; immediately followed by a Christian Arroyo single to break the shutout. Then after surrendering another single, pinch-hitter Reece McGuire-yes, the former Pirates Top Prospect-almost tied theContinue reading “Keller Shines As Pirates Sweep The Red Sox (4-2)”
Hump Day Pirates Q&A
The Pirates have pushed back in this series against the Red Sox after a disappointing opening series in Cincy. Nothing will help you take the pulse of a fan base by putting out an open call for questions.
Reynold’s Extension Talk and Pirates Way Too Early Takeaways
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ynhys-13d513e Craig and Chris talk about the Reynold’s Extension Situation-even though they don’t want to-and give their takeaways from the first few games of the season; as well as what to look for moving forward. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at aContinue reading “Reynold’s Extension Talk and Pirates Way Too Early Takeaways”
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