Tonight Trevor Williams took the mound for what could be his final time in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform. Once labeled as a potential stalwart in the rotation, he has become a potential non-tender candidate or trade piece in the upcoming off-season according to multiple rumors that have been swirling around. Coming off a near historicContinue reading “Williams Leads The Pirates To Victory In Final Start Of The Season”
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Stallings Lifts Pirates To Victory With A Solo Shot
When Steven Brault last took the mound he threw an absolute gem; a complete game, during which he only allowed only one run on two hits, while striking out eight St. Louis batters. At the time this was only the Pirates third quality start of the season. Since then members of the rotation have addedContinue reading “Stallings Lifts Pirates To Victory With A Solo Shot”
The Pirates are Finding Answers in the Rotation, but the Bullpen and Offense Continue to Fail the Test. Cubs Win 5-0
Experimentation is part of evaluation. Pretty simple concept right? This is why you see weird lineup spots, players posting up in spots they’ve never played and I’m not even bringing young guys learning their craft into the conversation.
Papa Power! Bryan Reynolds Leads Pirates Past Cubs 6-2 in Series Finale
If you want to learn about a kid, seeing how he handles the adversity of a bad outing by throwing him right back out there is as old as moves you’d see Connie Mack make.
Pirates Fall 8-2 to Cubbies in Error-filled Contest
There probably isn’t a more important storyline to tonight’s ball game beyond Joe Musgrove returning to the mound.
After An Extended Rain Delay The Pirates Lose To The Cubs In Extra Innings
Tonight the Pirates were set to begin a normal three game series with division rival, the Chicago Cubs; this was until the announcement was made late in the day yesterday that Pittsburgh’s #2 Prospect according to MLB Pipeline, Ke’Bryan Hayes would be joining the club once they returned to PNC Park. This caused pandemonium toContinue reading “After An Extended Rain Delay The Pirates Lose To The Cubs In Extra Innings”
White Sox Sweep 2 Game Set; Pirates Trade Chips Lower Bar
Full disclosure, my Co-editor Craig, the host of the Bucs In the Basement Podcast is part of the Broadcast Basement Network. Chris, his co-host also does one for the White Sox called Sox in the Basement. So I listen to both pretty regularly, as I’ve always considered the Sox my cheat team. The Sox areContinue reading “White Sox Sweep 2 Game Set; Pirates Trade Chips Lower Bar”
Yinzer Reactions: Recapping The Pirates Series With The Cubs
After a series sweep by a division rival it may be hard to find the silver linings or see any light at the end of the tunnel. Pirates Fans and others are all too happy to pile on to the misery that we were left with after Pittsburgh’s one-hit loss to Milwaukee because as weContinue reading “Yinzer Reactions: Recapping The Pirates Series With The Cubs”
Pirates Late Inning Heroics Fall Short
After dropping the first game to the Cubs on Friday night, 6-3, the Pirates were looking to get back on the right track as former top prospect, Mitch Keller, took the mound for the Pittsburgh against Chicago right Tyler Chatwood. Pirates fan were just hoping that the Bucco bats would wake up a little bitContinue reading “Pirates Late Inning Heroics Fall Short”
National League Central Division Draft Update
Day one came and went and boy the Orioles really threw the board for a loop with the number 2 pick did they not? As promised, here is a little update on who our competitors picked up.
Inside The Bucs Basement 