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A wild Tuesday in the MLB produced excellent performances on the diamond and some questionable decisions from front offices. On the field, San Fransico Giants’ pitcher Alex Cobb was one hit away from a no-hitter until Cincinnati Reds’ Spencer Steer hit a ninth-inning RBI double. Chicago Cubs’ Justin Steele (6 IP, 6 SO, W) and […] READ MORE
The San Diego Padres bought at the trade deadline, hoping the moves would provide a spark. Now, the team’s playoff chances are in jeopardy. After a win on Monday night, San Diego’s record stands at 60-66, 5.5 games behind the San Francisco Giants for the third National League Wild Card spot. Following a 3-4 record […] READ MORE
The San Diego Padres (58-63) are ready to flex their muscles as they go head-to-head with the Arizona Diamondbacks (61-60) in an exciting MLB showdown. Both teams are looking to maintain their winning momentum and secure a spot in the playoffs. The Padres will rely on their explosive offense, led by Ha-Seong Kim with a […] READ MORE
In a clash of National League West rivals, the Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the San Diego Padres at Chase Field in Phoenix. Both teams are vying for the top spot in the division, making this game crucial for their playoff aspirations. The Diamondbacks currently hold the upper hand with a record of 57-59, sitting […] READ MORE
The San Diego Padres trade deadline saw them address holes they needed to fill. They acquired left-hander Rich Hill and first baseman Ji-Man Choi, sending a trio of prospects to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both Hill and Choi have posted mediocre seasons this year. Hill owns a 4.76 ERA in 22 starts, whereas Choi has a […] READ MORE
At the time of this writing, Carlos Santana is the only Pittsburgh Pirate to go elsewhere ahead of the trade deadline. That almost assuredly will change by 6 P.M. on Tuesday. For now, the Pirates have embraced the fact that 2023 will not be their year. General Manager Ben Cherington has called up a handful […] READ MORE
As the trade deadline approaches, the Pittsburgh Pirates are in a familiar category: sellers. Their season has gone off the rails in true Pirates-fashion. It is a shame but it is the reality as the August 1st deadline approaches. Pittsburgh is in a good spot, however. None of the Pirates trade assets necessarily are seen […] READ MORE
Thomas White has committed to playing college baseball for the Commodores of Vanderbilt University. However, White is projected to be a first-round pick in the MLB Draft in a few weeks. He could forego that commitment. White was beyond impressive in his three seasons, with the Phillips Academy (MA) “Big Blue.” In 14 appearances, over […] READ MORE
If you would have told me the Pittsburgh Pirates would go 6-3 on this home stand, their longest of the season, I would’ve signed up for it right away. Had you told me it would happen in the fashion that it did, I would’ve laughed in your face. The Pirates’ successful home stand wrapped up […] READ MORE
The road has been a long windy one for Mitch Keller. The embattled 27-year-old is finally maturing into the type of pitcher the Pittsburgh Pirates have lacked for a long time. Keller is becoming an ace. With a 4.59 career ERA, the word “ace” doesn’t sound appropriate. However, there’s been a large disparity between the […] READ MORE
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