There aren’t a whole lot of people covering the Pittsburgh Pirates who step up to defend Bob Nutting, with good reason, he’s responsible for the club being where it is right now. He handcuffed his yet un-hired President and GM just by waiting too long to let the former front office go alone. That said,Continue reading “You’re the Pirates GM, What Would You Have Done?”
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Pirates fall 2-0; Strikeout 16 Times as Pitiful Offense Continues
Shane Bieber was the story tonight, just as Civale was in last night’s contest.
The Real Problem with Small Market Regime Change in Baseball
If you have nearly unlimited resources, identifying talent and turning a franchise around makes a lot more sense
Pirates (2-7) at Twins (7-2) Series Preview
Many of the storylines write themselves, Derek Shelton returning to the city that made him a hot coaching candidate in the first place to face his good friend Rocco Baldelli. The two only spent two seasons together but Shelton has mentioned on numerous occasions he has borrowed from the time he spent there, and we’veContinue reading “Pirates (2-7) at Twins (7-2) Series Preview”
Bucs Fall 3-0 in Series Finale to the Brewers in Example of What the Modern Game Has Become
Sure, things happened in this game. Joe pitched fairly well but gave up two homeruns and three runs. Woodruff was brilliant and the Bucs had no answers for anything he tossed up there, especially his changeup which mystified seemingly every batter in the lineup.
Blinded by Their Own
Before the Pirates latest contest against the Indians in Cleveland on Sunday, I decided to watch some MLB network and I was pleasantly surprised to see Joe Musgrove was going to be interviewed about being named the opening day starter for the Bucs.
Pitching over Hitting and it Won’t be Close
Every Spring we watch pitchers dominate hitter in Spring. Sure there are your wind blown homeruns in Bradenton but for the most part, the main hurdle pitchers face is getting stretched out.
To Trade or Not to Trade, that is the Question
Trades and rumors of trades is almost as much a part of baseball fandom as hot dogs and Cracker Jack. People love to propose them, dissect them and forecast the results, it’s fun and it makes something that typically could be a painful moment as a fan more palatable.
Top Ten Pirates Things to Watch in 2020
There were some interesting things developing in Spring Training 1.0 and as this short season starts to play out, here are 10 things I don’t want to lose sight of. Which Polanco Shows Up – Gregory is arguably the most gifted athlete on the club. And he has failed to gain traction due to injuryContinue reading “Top Ten Pirates Things to Watch in 2020”
Top Ten 2020 MLB Draft Takeaways
The Pittsburgh Pirates experienced just about every variable one could in one draft. New management, new format, new slotting. Let’s talk about what we’ve learned.
Inside The Bucs Basement 