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The Pirates are coming home tonight. 12-7, AKA 5 games over .500.
People who just started following probably pretty excited.
People who have been following, probably disturbingly frightened of a 4 game series with the Reds.
LOL, Baseball.
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Barry Bonds said after watching poor fundamentals for a full inning simply said “a play like that we wouldn’t have gotten away with” Leyland said “oh no”, Walk says “No way”
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Love it. This was my mid teens team.
My god MLB needs a cap so badly. There are 22 teams in this league that simply couldn’t afford to do what those 8 can. Even if you build it and have everything break your way, only those 8 can pile on dead money to steamroll you.
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I’ll be real clear here. He’s a FA after potentially this game. This is a big risk for him, and that speaks volumes about him to me. Forget the dancing, that’s character.
#HereWeGo
God answered my prayers & I’ve recovered from my season-ending shoulder injury earlier than expected. I can’t believe I get another chance to take the field with this team and play in a playoff game to keep our season alive. Steelers Nation,
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Pirates scored 23 runs in this series, and won 0 of 3. While starting Keller, Jones and Skenes.
That is not a typical outcome when either of those two things happen in a series.
Cubs scored 41.
This type of series SHOULD get a GM ready for firings.
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My dad (a lifelong Rangers fan) breaking down watching his team win their first World Series.
When my mom joked that he cried more than when I was born he looked at me and said “I’ve known you 23 years, I’ve known the Rangers all my life.”
#GoandTakeIt
#WentandTookIt
My buddy Larry just passed tonight. Tough and proud Italian Pittsburgher who bravely fought a Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer diagnosis for almost 2 years. He fought, but he lived through it too. Incredible man, lucky to have met him. RIP my friend.
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Doesn’t the CDC site say to not make children under 2 wear a mask? Seems like there should be some play there. It’s hard to even keep a hat on a 4 year old
For the second night in a row, the Pirates players have not given up on themselves. It’s not sustainable, but it sure as hell is admirable. Don’t let them down Ben, be the teammate they are.
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Game 1 in the books, back to 2 games over .500. Tie Cards for 2nd.
When did wanting to see the country fight back from a disaster become political? We should all want that. Don't have to agree on how but minimally we should all be rooting for our own success right?
I started writing about the Pirates 5 years ago I think I had like 125 followers. With no hot takes it’s built up to 2400. You people rock. This team has sucked, I haven’t lied to you about it and here we are. Thank you. Let’s have a great year.
I don’t think people are coming to grips with this. Skenes won’t be called up before they’ve allowed him to go 5 innings.
AND
There’s a need.
Stop asking when, start watching what’s actually happening.
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What’s not to understand? Your team brought in a vet catcher, he got hurt. Lost depth, replaced it for next to nothing. Bart didn’t pan out, but he can play the position well, and has MLB experience. Deepens a position led by Henry anyway. Nothing to hate or overthink
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I’m sorry, fans are one thing, but I’m not interested in the opinions about the Pirates from media members who haven’t looked in their direction since 2015. I don’t need the morning show guy to check out the baseball ref page for me and spit out some facts.
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I’m not sure if Billy Cook is good. Or an everyday player. A good trade. Whatever.
But I’m convinced we’ll get 100% of what he has at all times.
Fun player to watch so far.
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Nick Gonzales is in a bit of a downturn. I'd hope both the team and fans don't panic here. Push right through it. He's still making good contact fairly often, just not getting results. Playing really nice defense.
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Sweep. Series Sweep.
Oneil Cruz might just be a damn fine CF.
Reynolds is still good.
Falter was awesome.
4 straight wins.
70-76
Too little too late, but better than folding up shop.
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Taking Davis out of RF for defensive purposes is over managing in my opinion. He's been 100% fine out there and has a stronger arm than anyone else they could toss in.
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Yesterday, Joshua Palacios hit a homer and 3B Coach Mike Rabelo messed up the celebration .. the two provided some context as to what happened and PLO gave me a nice demo 😂
Next time… Rabs is sure to nail it (but it was not ready tonight just yet)🔥
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Wow, Rowdy had a message for the fans before Bednar could talk. Simply put "We Don't do that" "Pride of Pittsburgh" "2 Time All Star". David owning it, but Rowdy wasn't having the booing.
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HBD 🎂 1/12/1951 to former
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3B Bill Madlock!
A 3x All-Star & 4x Batting Champ, Mad Dog also won the World Series w/the 1979 Fam-a-lee.
Madlock was named captain of the Buccos after Willie Stargell retired, & is the last man to hold that rank.
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Helped the team right now, and next year, traded nothing at the top of their prospect pool to do it. They’re a better team right now than they’ve been all year, and that’s the goal. Well done. Now let’s not slip waiting for the new guys to win for ya.
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13th wedding anniversary today. Thing is, we’ve been through tough times, but man, being with her has been the easiest decision. Never wavered, always getting better together.
Do this for 2 weeks against everyone. F the splits. F everything, it can't be worse.
1. Cutch DH
2. Reynolds RF
3. Hayes 3B
4. Cruz SS
5. Joe 1B
6. Jack LF
7. Triolo 2B
8. Grandal/Bart C
9. Taylor CF
Try Continuity.
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Pirates being relevant is making people who usually don’t write about them pay attention, don’t be shocked when they do so as if nothing has changed since the last time they were. If you get Pirates takes from them, I’ll smell the Mark Madden on you from a mile away
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Can we please get back to wearing team jerseys in the All Star Game? We can still do an All Star uni to sell, use it in the HRD. I miss that so much.
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It's been a while, but I'm going to enjoy this
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game with my kiddo tonight. I've been to hundreds of games, but he and I haven't since like 2019. Can't wait.
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I can't imagine Ben Cherington thought he'd get what he's gotten out of Connor Joe. Like I'm sure he thought he'd be a fine bench piece for a young team, but he's getting hard to bench.
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When the failure is coming from guys like Keller, Holderman, Bednar, Cruz, Hayes… of course others too, you simply can’t replace the core. Firing a coach sometimes is about proving you have a line. Someone has to go.
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Jones showed a completely different look, fought this lineup all night long. Took some bruises, landed haymakers and finished 6 strong. This kid is more for real than we dreamed.
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Bryan Reynolds worked all off season with his neighbor and hitting coach Andy Haines. I’m not sure any executive should need much more evidence. This team has way more than that and still he’s here, doing whatever he’s doing.
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Since that game in Miami, Henry Davis has fueled this offense. Starting rallies, finishing them off, whatever it takes. I'm actually taken aback by how polished he looks. Even his mistakes are about hustle and want to.
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There is no reason to enter this Rays series expecting anything less than a series victory. Time to make a bit of a run, lets at least get over .500 and maintain it.
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40 strikeouts and 6 runs in 4 games. You could have 3 Paul Skenes, 2 Jared Jones and still lose 3-4 of those.
Until offense isn’t the problem, it’s the ONLY problem that matters.
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Ahead in the count this team hits .294 with an OBP of .508 and an OPS of .963 - 7th in baseball.
Behind in the count this team hits .164 with an OBP of .170 and an OPS of .396 - 28th in baseball.
Deep counts is a moronic approach for a team with that big of a drop.
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You figure if everyone is healthy and available, Quinn Priester is probably the Pirates 8th starter. That's one hell of a performance from your 8th choice to start games in 2024.
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70 wins shouldn’t excite anyone, but anytime you beat Vegas odds handily, it’s not nothing. 2024 will be even better. .500 minimum acceptable mark and should be Wild Card as a goal.
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Should I believe what I'm seeing? Are we safe to get excited? Is this for real? Ya know, today all I have to say is stop worrying about it, just go with it. READ
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Shelton gets blamed for all kind of shit that isn’t his call, but the defense and baserunning on this team, well that’s on him. Being prepared for games and matchups, that’s on him. Saying in post game “they gotta clean it up” isn’t enough.
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Yes! Bucs split the series and they were legit in every game of this series. Could argue they should have won 3. Really great series to watch. Good ball, talented players everywhere, passion, fight.
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Solid chance MLB tries to participate in his debut. We’ve had anticipated guys before but this is different. I can’t wait to watch it unfold.
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Oviedo. Gorgeous performance. Regardless of opponent that’s a great job. 5-0 Pirates. 2 hit CG Shutout. Consistency isn’t his friend, but this is essentially a rookie folks. Let these kids cook before deciding what they are.
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There’s something to be said for how hard this team is playing right now. That doesn’t just happen without a coach fostering it. In this one area of coaching, Shelton does seem to excel. They never quit.
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Pirates bunted to set the table for….
Tellez….
And valuable insurance is left on the table.
They’ve scored 8 runs, but man, amputate the toe and save the fucking foot already.
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Everyone in Pittsburgh, lift up
@StanLoveTheShow
as he battles and beats cancer. Show it no mercy Godfather and never forget how many people you’ve touched, cause we’re all here to fight with you now.
It’s my understanding the Pirates shopped Brubaker. There were as many as 7 teams who expressed interest. I’d add this to the idea the Pirates probably will get a return they liked here.
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Even if it's true, and it is, I don't like any team, especially mine, calling out league wide offense being down to camouflage their own performance. I don't think winners point around the league trying to prove lots of teams are struggling.
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It’s called being happy in the moment. Local experts want you to make sure you don’t allow that to creep in. You can know it’s not gonna last AND enjoy it now. Don’t let perpetually miserable bastards keep you in that mind space.
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As bad as the Pirates have been in my lifetime, I honestly can’t remember a more consistently anemic offense as this one under Derek Shelton. Bad players to be sure through the years, but this is ineptitude at its finest.
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Total meatball, but I don't care. Get the feeling back. In fact, I'm not convinced he'd have made contact up here the way he looked. Getting him right and back here is the next, and probably biggest call up they have left in 2024.
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Even if it takes a month.
The views from inside PNC Park are hard to beat, but Forbes Field wasn’t too shabby either, maybe we just have the prettiest city in the country!
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Think of how long the road has been for Keller. A stud prospect who's stuff was electric but didn't play in MLB. Had to change everything he did. Fail, and do it again. Then learn how to pitch with it. And a team that NEEDED him to work out let it happen.
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Most of you don’t care for Joe Block. I keep hearing him say with such joy in his voice last season that the Pirates are Good Again. It felt so genuine, and I totally felt the sentiment. Even if you knew what they were trying to do, it sucked to watch.
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Today isn’t the deadline. One guy many of you decided you would love here (but in reality you’d openly hate in a week) Jazz was traded. We aren’t at the stage of tragedy here yet lol
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Biased, yes, I openly didn’t want him.