That is generally a mistake. Case in point. They're up 7-2 in the 6th.
2024 Pittsburgh Pirates Thread
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Not sure where to put this but I want one.
I tend to agree with you that Keller isn’t an ace. However, if Jones and Skenes pan out, he may be a really good #3 guy and would make for a really good starting rotation for the Buccos.
Agree. # 3 would be a good fit. That's pretty much the ceiling for him it seems.
Keller could be a quality starting pitcher, but I don’t know if he ever would be a number one or number two. Lots of Yinzers jumped all over me when I said that they should’ve traded him last year to the Orioles, who inquired. The Orioles AAA team would win at least 70 games in the majors this year. The Pirates could’ve had two of their top young players for Keller and would now have a guy like Heston Kjerstead in the OF
You might not agree, but had a Stiller season ticket holder since 73 tell me the atmosphere for the Wild card game when they beat the Reds in 2013 was better than any Steeler game he's attended. I get it's easier to get pumped for 8 home games compared to 81, but when good the city and fanbase back the Bucs..
And, maybe that’s the point. “When good”.
I still think it’s the Steelers in a landslide. And then Hockey, if it wasn’t a niche sport
Pittsburgh is a Penguin town, but not really a hockey town. With the two teams seemingly heading in opposite directions, it would take very little time for the Pirates to overtake them in popularity. Now the Steelers, agree that's a different story.
Pirates win 5-4 in 11 innings.
To show how little I've followed the game in recent years, I had no idea there was a rule to start a runner on 2nd base beginning in the 10th inning. I hate the rule. I have always loved extra innings and part of baseball's charm for me is a laid back, no hurry, game where there is time to socialize. My wife of 50 years and I got to know each other well during Pirate games in the late 60's. To me, the longer the game the better. Anyway, just another reason why my love affair with all sports is at an end.
To show how little I've followed the game in recent years, I had no idea there was a rule to start a runner on 2nd base beginning in the 10th inning. I hate the rule. I have always loved extra innings and part of baseball's charm for me is a laid back, no hurry, game where there is time to socialize. My wife of 50 years and I got to know each other well during Pirate games in the late 60's. To me, the longer the game the better. Anyway, just another reason why my love affair with all sports is at an end.
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Bucs rally for 2 in the 9th and win 3-2.
If, as some suggest, the world ends tomorrow during the Solar Eclipse, the Pirates will be defacto NL Central champions. What a season!
If, as some suggest, the world ends tomorrow during the Solar Eclipse, the Pirates will be defacto NL Central champions. What a season!
Lost in the Madness of March, and the Eclipse Extravaganza, is yet another Pirate victory, over the Tigers, 7-4.
Buccos are 9-2.
Buccos are 9-2.
12:35 start today as well for those that want to follow the game while working, gardening, day drinking etc.
Anyone else getting tired of Bednar. Has already blown three saves. And even last year, he was putting men on base frequently.
Walking leadoff batters with a multi run lead annoys the heck out of me.
Let Chapman be the closer. It’s not like it’s an unknown if he can take the pressure.
Let Chapman be the closer. It’s not like it’s an unknown if he can take the pressure.
It appears Pirate's fast start was a mirage. Have now lost 7 of 10 and, in past 3 games have scored 3 runs and given up 20. On a related note, I sprained my ankle today jumping off the bandwagon.
Yes, it looks as though they'll mirror last year's collapse, which occurred following their 20-8 start. Same old garbage. We should know better by now than to get too excited about any short term success this organization has.
That Detroit game was a wake up call. Last year it took them 24 games to reach .500 after that 20-8 start.
Right now, they have a good chance at reaching .500 in the same amount of 11 games that it took to get to 9-2.
Right now, they have a good chance at reaching .500 in the same amount of 11 games that it took to get to 9-2.
It appears the Pirates have a difficult time developing talent. The best player, Reynolds, was not a Pirate draftee.
Yup none of their 1st round picks are doing much except Skenes and he’s upset with his pitch count limits
Add to all this, though not a Pirate draft pick, I was never quite sold on the super star waiting to happen tag placed on Cruz. All he does is strikeout and make errors.
And they've done it!!! Good work fellas.
Who is the dummy who wrote this? Don’t know if he’s had a good game since.
Black outs. I have the MLB.tv and am a Braves fan and live in NEPA. Anytime the Braves play the Phillies, Pirates, or Mets home or away I can't watch the games because they are blacked out. If I could just pay to stream the Braves games through Bally Sports Southeast with no black outs, I'd be happy.
