That’s right, the Buccos have arrived. We finally have a team to be proud of and I can’t be happier. There has been plenty of downs in my 31 years with the exception of 2013-2015. It’s been a hell of a journey but believe me, the suffering is over. Your 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates currently holdContinueContinue reading “The Pittsburgh Pirates are officially BACK!”
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The Pirates are Becoming Fun Again
We’re going to be talking about this team until the very last pitch. That is extremely exciting for me as a diehard Bucco fan. This series vs the Cubs was extremely significant for Pirates fans in so many ways. Oneil Cruz is the man we’ve been waiting for all year and he finally made hisContinueContinue reading “The Pirates are Becoming Fun Again”
2021 Bucco Outlook
Happy Masters day! It’s a tradition unlike any other. It’s also the home opener for the Buccos, and the current tradition is for them to lose. This off-season, Ben Cherington was busy in remaking the roster. I apologize because “remaking the roster” is a completely sugar coating it. Let’s just call it what it is:ContinueContinue reading “2021 Bucco Outlook”
It’s Okay To Say It, Ben Cherington
Jason Mackey of the Post Gazette has been doing a great job covering the Pirates offseason. So much so, that I have created multiple accounts with separate emails on the Post Gazette website because I keep running out of my monthly complimentary allotment of article views. He wrote one today about GM Ben Cherington’s refusalContinueContinue reading “It’s Okay To Say It, Ben Cherington”
Rapid Reaction to the Starling Marte Trade
Well, there it is. Ben Cherington made his first splash transaction as General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has traded Starling Marte, the team’s longest tenured player, to the Arizona Diamondbacks for RHP Brennan Malone, infielder Liover Peguero and $250K in international bonus money. https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1221903189412368390?s=20 This deal kicks off the official rebuild of theContinueContinue reading “Rapid Reaction to the Starling Marte Trade”
Pirates Bring Back Scripted Road Jerseys
The 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates got one of their first wins of the year on Friday by releasing their new road uniforms featuring Pittsburgh script lettering across the chest. https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1220803493994385419?s=20 The scripted Pittsburgh look is reminiscent of the team’s road look throughout the 90s…the last time the team won a division title for those not aware.ContinueContinue reading “Pirates Bring Back Scripted Road Jerseys”
Pirates Offseason Update – January 8
First Pirates Offseason Update since the holidays, but as expected there is not much to report on. With yesterday’s hiring of Assistant Hitting Coach Mike Rabelo, Derek Shelton’s coaching staff has been finalized. https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1214658691238113281?s=20 Overall I am glad with the changes made to this staff but also who was chosen to stay, especially Eckstein andContinueContinue reading “Pirates Offseason Update – January 8”
Pirates Offseason Update – December 10th
As promised, here is this week’s Pirates Offseason Update. If you haven’t already, check out last week’s update headlined by the Derek Shelton hire and Starling Marte trade rumors. With Winter Meetings kicking off this past Sunday evening, expect this week to be huge for potential trades and moves. So stay tuned as everything unfolds,ContinueContinue reading “Pirates Offseason Update – December 10th”
Pirates Offseason Update – December 3rd
MLB Winter Meetings don’t start until next week, but the Pirates offseason has already been eventful. And with 114 days left until Opening Day, there will be a lot of changes to cover in Pirates baseball. Each Tuesday, I’ll cover the news of the week prior to keep you updated until the Bucs kick offContinueContinue reading “Pirates Offseason Update – December 3rd”
The Biggest Thing Ben Cherington Brings To The Table
The Pirates will enter this offseason with a new Team President, GM, and manager. That’s a lot of change. But a lot of things will remain the same. Mainly the payroll. But there’s still reason for a slight degree of optimism. Long-term optimism. Drafting and developing prospects means the world to a small-market team. LuckilyContinueContinue reading “The Biggest Thing Ben Cherington Brings To The Table”
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