9-27-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter In just about every measurable way Mitch Keller took a slight step backward in 2024. He’s had brilliant starts, and some downright stinkers too, but what the Pirates needed him to be in 2024, well, overall, he didn’t answer the bell. Let’s not get crazy, this is aContinue reading “Mitch Keller Didn’t Have a Disastrous Season, but He Hardly Answered the Bell Either”
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Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (74-85) at New York Yankees (93-66)
The Pirates conclude their 2024 season against the Yankees, focusing on personal records despite playoff implications being minimal for both teams. Key players and injuries noted.
Clouded by Underachievement, There Were Some Positive Pirates Stories Along the Way
The article reflects on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ roster strengths amidst challenges, praising standout players like Luis Ortiz and Paul Skenes while critiquing areas for improvement heading into 2025.
With Seemingly Every Move, The Pirates Create a Poison Pill
Rowdy Tellez was a poor signing for the Pirates in 2024, and his DFA reflects the team’s mismanagement and lack of awareness regarding fan scrutiny.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Losing Season, Once More
9-23-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter This version of the Pittsburgh Pirates should have been able to end the losing record streak. I believed that before the season, I believe it now. They didn’t get there, and that has to come with changes, growth and new goals. We’ll talk about them all off seasonContinue reading “Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Losing Season, Once More”
The Pirates are Careful with Player Health, Sometimes, Maybe, Depending…
Gary Morgan discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ questionable handling of player injuries, particularly regarding pitchers Johan Oviedo and Jared Jones, raising concerns about the team’s medical decisions and management practices.
Steel City Pirates Q&A – Last Week of the Season
You ask questions, I answer them as best I can!
When a Bullpen is This Historically Bad, Almost Nothing Else Matters
The Pirates bullpen has significantly underperformed this season, yielding poor stats, lost opportunities, and overall disappointing results, creating anxiety for fans regarding game outcomes.
Before Signing 1 Free Agent, Here’s What I’d Do with this Pirates Team
Gary Morgan details a hypothetical plan to revamp the Pittsburgh Pirates, focusing on budget, player decisions, coaching changes, and ambitious playoff goals over the next decade.
An Early Look at Potential Free Agent Targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates, out of postseason contention, face a crucial offseason targeting players like Alex Bregman and Christian Walker to address their roster needs.