Pirates have moved to a new stage of this effort, and the time for that sort of thinking is largely over. From here on out, it’ll be more about who is pushing, who has displayed an ability to improve an area of concern, maybe even how final the counter move will be play a factor.
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Luis Ortiz: The Young Flamethrower
Ortiz is technically in competition this spring for a rotation spot, all but assured a few months ago, but less likely now with the off-season additions of free agents Rich Hill and Vince Velasquez.
Hump Day Pittsburgh Pirates Q&A
Ton of great questions this week, honestly, some of them are flattering that you’d think I could even attempt to answer, but I’ll give ’em a swing.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Well, by the time you read this the Pirates will have played two games, but as I sit down to write it, I’ve got the knowledge that comes with one. In other words, don’t expect a pitch by pitch examination of the roster and what it’s done so far.
The Pirates Spring Baseball Schedule Begins Tomorrow – Rinse & Repeat, Right?
I keep hearing this is all the same, nothing’s changed. Thing is, to some degree, there is truth in that, but sometimes it actually makes sense. Give me a chance to show you what I mean.
Five Fearless Pirates Predictions for 2023
I like doing these every year. Some of them get us talking, some come true, some turn into freezing cold takes, but it’s nice to take a crack at calling your shot sometimes.
Hump Day Pittsburgh Pirates Q&A
Ok, I think week one of this feature went pretty well. Ton of great questions, and I wasn’t disappointed again. It’s the final “dry” week for those of us who’ve been dying for some Major League Baseball, so let’s dig in.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
We’re about a week into Spring Training, and the first game will come this Saturday. Even while everyone makes a scene out of the date pitchers and catchers report, most players wind up arriving at almost the same time with a few stragglers actually pushing the boundaries of anything resembling a position player deadline.
Oneil Cruz Sets His Goals, What if He Achieves Them
Just because good players are starting to arrive, in no way does that mean tough decisions are through.
The Expectations for Pirates Year Two Players
The Pittsburgh Pirates began their “youth movement” in 2022, featuring the debuts of Oneil Cruz, Roansy Contreras and others as full-time MLB players rather than short stints like we saw with Cruz & Contreras at the end of 2021 and Liover Peguero in 2022.
Steel City Pirates 