-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
The Pirates recalled Pedro Alvarez today, just as I predicted in a post on Saturday (1960). Alvarez will finally move up to the 5th spot in the order, as also predicted (or begged for as the case may be). Garrett Jones will bat 2nd in the lineup. He has played four games in this spot … Continue reading
Welcome to the Xavier Paul show! That is how the Pirates game ended anyway. In case you missed it, Paul entered the game as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the 9th with the score tied and one out. He hit a grounder to deep first and raced to the bag. RP Jason Motte … Continue reading
After watching the Bucs get bombed out of another game tonight against the powerful St. Louis Cardinals, I recalled the 1960 World Series against the Bronx Bombers. The New York Yankees outscored the Pirates in that seven game series 55-27. The Yanks sported a lineup that consisted of some big names: Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, … Continue reading
If Steve Pearce is pinch hitting for starting 3B Chase d’Arnaud in the 9th inning because he represents the tying run, then that is all I need to know. Steve Pearce would have been the starting 3B tonight if he had not been called up just today, so he will be on Saturday. I can … Continue reading
The Pirates optioned both Josh Harrison and Pedro Ciriaco to AAA Indianapolis with the signing of RHP Jason Grilli from the Phillies AAA farm club. Grilli struggled last season with control issues between Colorado and Texas, but still retained his ability to miss some bats averaging over a strikeout per inning. Ronny Cedeno and Steve … Continue reading
(PITTSBURGH) – Did anyone ever think that Pedro Alvarez might be better served being challenged rather than being protected? Or maybe it is insulted? Either way, what the Pirates may have done is erode at his confidence. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not one of those guys who thinks every participant should get a ribbon. … Continue reading
(PITTSBURGH) — Chase d’Arnaud had two fielding errors today that lead to two unearned runs proving the difference in the game as the Pirates failed to get the sweep against the Cincinnati Reds losing 3 – 1. In Mondays game, d’Arnaud had made a sensational play that got the Pirates out of a bases loaded … Continue reading
PITTSBURGH — It has been a month since the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a series. That one was when they were swept at the Cleveland Indians back on June 19th. Some fans feared the surprising successful season might start to come to an end at the hands of inter-league play once again. But, the team showed … Continue reading
(PITTSBURGH) — James McDonald pitched wonderfully recording seven strikeouts until he was done in by two walks and an infield single in the 7th. He was pulled with one out and the bases loaded holding onto a one run lead. Recently recalled Joe Beimel entered and struck out Jay Bruce swinging on a 2-2 count. … Continue reading
(PITTSBURGH) — The Pittsburgh Pirates attempt to hold onto first place tonight against the Cincinnati Reds. Neil Walker leads the Bucs into the contest on a 12 game hitting streak and the Pirates having won their last three consecutive series overall, and last six series against NL Central foes. They have not lost a … Continue reading
Pittsburgh Innocents 
Canon Fodder