Yearly Archives: 2012

First Pitch: Fire Neal Huntington? Let’s Keep Perspective

First PitchSeptember 12, 2012

The Pirates have been playing some horrible baseball lately. Five game losing streak. Two wins in their last ten games. Going 13-25 since the...

Pirates Notebook: Losing Streak Reaches Five; Karstens, Walker Feel Good After Sim Game

NewsSeptember 11, 2012

The Pittsburgh Pirates streak extended to five games after losing their second straight in Cincinnati on Tuesday. After falling in extra-innings on Monday night, the...

McCutchen Showing Signs of Sparking on Offense

AnalysisSeptember 11, 2012

Despite the offensive struggles from the Pirates over the past several weeks, Andrew McCutchen looks like he's getting back on track. And the team...

Exploring the Arsenal – Mike Leake

AnalysisSeptember 11, 2012

Exploring the Arsenal will run prior to each game, providing you with a brief scouting report on the starting pitcher expected to oppose the...

This Date in Pirates History: September 11

Pirates HistorySeptember 11, 2012

We have six players born on this date, including three players who went to the postseason with the Pirates, one that was traded for...

First Pitch: Is ‘Collapse’ the Correct Term?

AnalysisSeptember 11, 2012

I have a few issues with the term "collapse" that is being thrown around a lot lately. The first issue is that the word...

Pirates Notebook: Missed Opportunities Hurt Bucs in Extras

NewsSeptember 11, 2012

After getting swept from Chicago over the weekend in Pittsburgh, Manager Clint Hurdle was repetitive with what needed to be done to get the...

Win a Free Pair of Pittsburgh Pirates Headphones From BiGR AUDIO

AnalysisSeptember 10, 2012

A week ago, the fine folks at BiGR AUDIO sent me a pair of their limited edition Pittsburgh Pirates headphones (just like the ones...

Pirates Recall Chase d’Arnaud, Bryan Morris; DFA Evan Meek

TransactionsSeptember 10, 2012

The Pittsburgh Pirates today recalled Chase d'Arnaud and Bryan Morris from Triple-A Indianapolis. They also selected the contract of Rick VandenHurk from Triple-A. In...