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A simple Pirates fan, sharing my thoughts on the Bucs, hoping for a brighter future.

A Week In Pirates Baseball 2025: 7/6-7/13

By Kyle Laverty on July 14th, 2025

Here's a recap of the highlights and lowlights this past week in Pirates baseball from 7/6/2025 through 7/13/2025.

2025 Pirates Weekly Recap Weekly Recap 2025

2025 Pirates Trade Deadline Predictions

By Kyle Laverty on July 11th, 2025

My 2025 Pirates Trade Deadline predictions include them trading rentals, and acquiring offense, but not burning it down under Ben Cherington.

2025 Pirates 2025 Trade Deadline Trade Deadline

The Case for Ben Cherington Remaining as Pirates GM

By Kyle Laverty on July 11th, 2025

Despite calls for his firing, is there a hidden case for Ben Cherington to remain Pirates GM right now? Let's examine that question.

Front Office Prospects General Manager

6 up 6 Down: Your 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates

By Kyle Laverty on July 10th, 2025

The 2025 Pirates: From a 6-game win streak to a 6-game losing streak. We examine this perplexing pattern and the team's ongoing struggles.

Losing Streak Team Analysis 2025 Pirates

Donnie Ball: Is it really that different from Shelty Ball?

By Kyle Laverty on July 9th, 2025

Is Don Kelly's managing truly different from Derek Shelton's? Let's compare their approaches, team performance, and the impact of player changes.

Manager Team Analysis 2025 Pirates

What if? How the 2025 Season Could Have Been Different