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Reminder: Oneil Cruz has already made his MLB debut. Peguero is not before him. You'll see Oneil soon. Right now, let's enjoy this kid's cup of coffee, right? He's a part of the future, as well.
#LetsGoBucs
Good move by the Pirates and MLB for calling up a highly touted prospect on a night where not many people can watch because it's exclusive to Apple users.
I know that this is more of a 'standard' view of the Clemente Bridge in
#Pittsburgh
but it's definitely one of my favorites from Saturday. The combination of the snow covered roads and snow falling down really made for a picture perfect winter scene. Hoping for more snow soon...
Every show in MLB Network: "Reynolds made it very clear he did not want to be there."
Bryan Reynolds: "I think I’ve been pretty open the past few years about my first choice would be to sign an extension in Pittsburgh."
#narrative
Only SIX players from last year's Opening Day roster have returned for Opening Day this year.
Keller, Bednar, Crowe, Underwood, Reynolds, and Hayes.
(cavaet: Brubaker is only not there due to injury.)
Dauri Moreta has had a great start to 2023.
When looking at reliever stats, INHERITED RUNNERS is a great place to start.
The Pirates have the lowest Inherited Runners Scored % in the NL. Largely due to Moreta.
Here's the top 10 in IS% with at least 10 IR.
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When Rich Hill doesn't pitch well, he gets grumpy and blames everyone else. Dude, you gave up a base but, no center fielder is making that play. Pitch better, Grandpa.
At this point, I'm convinced they are not bringing McCutchen back. Keller will miss the 2024 season, too, but they don't have the heart to tell us. And they are going to try and put Ji Hwan Bae in the OF again. 😨
Marco, Q, Ro, Ortiz, and Falter will be the rotation. 😞
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He wasn't saying that about losing, for the record. He was saying that about position players pitching. He hates it. haha. He was ticked. haha.
If Santana has to be shelved, I'm not joking...
why don't we see who Aaron Shackelford is?
He is old enough to see what he has to offer, and the 40-man roster has space for it.
I mean, I don't like that play by Hedges, either. But he's been a huge addition to this team and a big reason for a lot of pitching success. So, recency bias haters: just calm down on getting rid of him for now. He has been very important to this start. Like him or not.
#truth
Looks like we have updated numbers!
Jose Hernandez, 61
Rich Hill, 44
Dauri Moreta, 36
Luis Ortiz, 48
Johan Oviedo, 24
Endy Rodriguez, 25
Robert Stephenson, 43
Travis Swaggerty, 5
Austin Hedges, 18
Ji-hwan Bae, 3
Ji-Man Choi, 91
Jared Triolo, 19
Connor Joe, 2
Ryan Vilade, 38
Just to acknowledge... Jack Suwinski is an every day player who's very important to the success of this team. He won't get better against LHP unless he keeps getting chances.
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It's not a platoon situation.
@baseball_ref
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Now, throw in 2,000 hits and 400 doubles. Then he's the 17th. If he gets one more triple, throw in 50 triples, now he's the 12th.
The other day I said Bae hasn't impressed me in CF, he just makes up for it with his speed.
I would like to officially retract my statement.
If what I just saw is on the table, he's juuuust fine.
(Don't have a take if you're not willing to raise your hand when it's beat. 🙋)
Anyone out there saying that players won't come to Pittsburgh because it sucks there... we keep getting these things.
I just don't believe players don't like it in Pgh. And we have a lot of receipts.
A lot of hate for this, but that's a really bad take! This is LONG overdue and a needed update to the best ballpark in America.
The criticism shouldn't be to pick players OR a scoreboard, it should always be both are needed.
This is good. I've been calling for this for years!
We will be at the Skenes game today. Phones recording. Doesn't seem like there will be a shortage of clips. I'll share some as soon as possible today.
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4/20/19: Pirates were 5-2 in last 7 G.
Team record of 11-6.
Best Player, from DR, just got hurt.
Bryan Reynolds and Cole Tucker just got the callup.
The team finished the season with 93 L's.
BUT! 4 yrs ago today, Bryan Reynolds made his MLB debut.
(Mixed bag here, I know)
Another reminder that Ji-Hwan Bae is an INF who can play OF.
2022, all levels:
670 innings at SS/2B.
276 innings in the OF.
It's not even close.
More innings in '22 at 2B than his career in the OF.
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Austin Hedges.
Ok.
Defense good. Works well with pitchers. On the cheap for only $5M.
Say what you want about his bat, but you don't fix a lineup with a catcher.
The Pirates last series sweep was August 27th, 2020 against the Cardinals. This steak ends tonight! And I don't mind sending this tweet 4 outs early.
#LetsGoBucs
Is it Bae's E that lost it? Yes.
Did Holderman put himself in that position? Yes.
Did Bae just make one E that hurt and it doesn't make him a bad player? Yes.
But I'd still rather see Bae not out there for late defense. This doesn't make him bad, though.. that was already known.
Thank you,
@Pirates
.
Find a way to be a jerk about this one, haters. But this is a win for Bucs fans! We will enjoy this one. And we will get to celebrate his milestones where he should;
HOME.
Does anyone know when it switched from Josh Palacios to Joshua Palacios? Seems very intentional. From graphics, to website roster, to announcers speaking.
Who's going to the home opener this year? Anyone make it a tradition? Got a favorite memory? Does it mean something special for you?
If so, DM me... I have a question for you.
Turner HR.. red Sox and Braves tied in the 8th? Am I score watching in April?
We're recording tonight. I'd love to start it off with "your 1st place Buccos." 🤣