Tag: "2025 Pirates"
How Low Can the Pirates Go?
By Kyle Laverty on July 21st, 2025
Getting swept by the White Sox was a symbolic surrender. With the GM already looking to 2026, it's time to diagnose the root of this failure: Ben Cherington's flawed organizational philosophy.
Why the Manager Doesn't Matter Much
By Kyle Laverty on July 21st, 2025
The Pirates changed managers from Derek Shelton to Don Kelly, but the results remain the same. The debate is a distraction. The real problem is the flawed organizational philosophy they are forced to implement.
2025 Pirates First Half Recap and a Look at What's to Come
By Kyle Laverty on July 18th, 2025
The 2025 All-Star break offers a moment to deliver a verdict on the Pirates' first half. While bright spots like Paul Skenes exist, they are being suffocated by a historically inept offense.
No Margin for Error: The Flawed Roster Construction of the 2025 Pirates
By Kyle Laverty on July 18th, 2025
The Pirates' season has been a relentless series of 'what ifs.' This is an indictment of a front office strategy that built a roster on hope, with no margin for error, guaranteeing failure at the first sign of trouble.
A Week In Pirates Baseball 2025: 7/6-7/13
By Kyle Laverty on July 14th, 2025
The Pirates stumbled into the All-Star break after a disastrous 1-8 road trip. This week was a microcosm of the Ben Cherington era: solid pitching, a broken offense, and individual brilliance left to wither on the vine.
2025 Pirates Trade Deadline Predictions
By Kyle Laverty on July 11th, 2025
With the trade deadline looming, the Pirates face a critical test. The obvious moves are easy, but the real story is whether GM Ben Cherington can be trusted to trade from the team's pitching depth to fix the offensive void he created.
6 up 6 Down: Your 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates
By Kyle Laverty on July 10th, 2025
A six-game winning streak followed by a six-game losing streak is the perfect metaphor for the 2025 Pirates. This has been the signature of a Ben Cherington-built team during his Pirates tenure.