Tag Archives: Pirates

Brewers finish April on fire

The Brewers continue to have the Pirates’ number, especially in Milwaukee. The Pirates came into this series leading the NL Central, with a 15-10 record, looking like the surprise team in the NL Central.  The Brewers, meanwhile, came in 12-11, … Continue reading

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There’s a Rainbow Ahead for the Pirates and Mariners.

Today is my favorite day of the year as Pitchers and Catchers report to spring training.  Both Pirates and Mariners made several moves to improve their teams.  The Pirates haven’t made the postseason since 1992 where they lost to the … Continue reading

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Biking for Baseball is headed to Wrigley!

Biking for Baseball is headed to venerable Wrigley Field to see their 19th stadium this summer as the Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The suddenly hot Cubs improved to an NL-best 12-3 at home in the last month after … Continue reading

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Who is Hot, Hot, Not!

Welcome to Who’s Hot, Who’s Not, my new weekly feature where I’ll shine the spotlight on a handful of players who have killed it for their fantasy owners, plus another few whose struggles are killing their owners. Off we go! … Continue reading

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Do The Red Sox Have a Legitimate Ace?

Pitching has been a concern for the Boston Red Sox all season. Despite the recent run of strong starts the pitching staff ranks 12th in the American League with a 4.40 ERA and 9th in WHIP (1.34). If Boston wants … Continue reading

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Contenders, Pretenders, and the Pending Firesales of 2012 – The N.L. Central

As we begin to hit the period of critical mass in the 2012 Major League Baseball season, the rumor mill has begun to swirl with trade gossip and the always fun topic of figuring out the teams that will be … Continue reading

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The Pittsburgh Pirates, .500, and Where They Go From Here

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated Memorial Day in style – a 4-1 win over the N.L. Central leading Cincinnati Reds propelled the Bucs back to the .500 mark and the team is now just 3.0 games out of first place … Continue reading

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