Game #24 vs. Chicago
PNC Park | 7:05 | Duke vs. Rich Hill | Box
Let’s remember what the goal was:
The Bucs are in prime position to make a statement. They did it in Houstonthey went into Minute Maid Park, knocked the Astros on their asses and made a few headlines. They did it in St. Louis, too, going into [...]
Pittsburgh Pirates Roundtable #32
This is the 32nd edition of Pittsburgh Pirates Roundtable, a weekly collaboration of Pirates writers and thinkers from around the Internet. If youd like to submit a question to our panel, or if youre interested in learning more about participating, e-mail the moderator here.
Question #1:
Two months ago, we predicted how the NL Central would finish [...]
Minor League Roundup
AAA Indianapolis
Ryan Doumit tore the cover off of the ball (.415/.493/.717 in 53 AB) during a rather pointless demotion to the minor leagues. With the Pirates as offensively challenged as they are, Doumit at the very least should be utilized fairly often off of the bench. He’s back up with the Pirates, and had himself [...]
Game #23 vs. Cincinnati
PNC Park | 1:35 | Maholm vs. Aaron Harang | Box
I don’t want to talk about that, do you? Steve Blass kept hoping the Bucs would turn it into a slugfest. Harang had other thoughts.
Ryan Doumit’s this week’s version of A-Rod. He’s now hitting a cool .429 after a 4 for 4 [...]
All Good Things Come to an End; Bucs lose, 8-1
PNC Park | 7:05 | Gorzelanny vs. Matt Belisle | Box
Pirates.com probably says it best: “Bucs’ bats silenced by baffling Belisle.”
I haven’t read the story yet, but I’m sure there’s a Jim Tracy quote along the lines of, “well, you’ve got to tip your cap to the kid, he did everything right, we couldn’t [...]
After 21 Games, A Pirate Progress Report…
In the seventh inning of last night’s game, Steve Blass exclaimed, “How do you like your Buccos tonight, how do you like your Pittsburgh Pirates!”
The question was rhetorical—it’s clear Steve likes ‘em just fine.
And in the midst of a five-game winning streak, really, what’s not to like? We’re a long way from where we [...]
Game #21 vs. Cincinnati
PNC Park | 7:05 | Snell vs. Eric Milton | Box
The black-and-gold offense scored three runs in the bottom of the first off Eric Milton.
After that, the bats went silent—the home team didn’t plate another run for the remained of the game. Normally, that would be a recipe for disaster. Good teams taste blood in [...]
Is it actually possible the Bucs could sustain .500 ??
That’s all I care about boys.
I don’t care about a wild card, I don’t care about a division championship.
All I want is a damn .500 season.
Twenty games in the books, and the Buccos are 10-10.
Something tells me the Bucs’ ticket office isn’t getting slammed with playoff ticket requests just yet.
But can the Bucs keep it [...]
Game #20 vs. Houston
PNC Park | 12:35 | Armas vs. Wandy Rodriguez | Box
Pirate nation rejoices…
Go Bucs!:
Have you heard about the latest craze?
Pittsburgh Pirates, Im sure youll be amazed
They love to be watched by everyone
Come on down and lets all have some fun
Theyre the team for both the young and old
Just one game and you too will be [...]
Game 19 Notes—Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh
- As was probably expected entering the season, the Astros are struggling to put runs on the board. Coming into the game, the Astros have plated 81 runs, 11th in the National League. Houston starts three offensive ciphers—Brad Ausmus, Adam Everett, and Craig Biggio.
- Speaking of Biggio, he presents an uncomfortable situation for the [...]
