Kody Duncan
@kodyduncanpgh.bsky.social
Pittsburgh Pirates Blogger
I don’t care what anyone says, every game matters in baseball. That one game will matter at the end of the season.
Win the games you’re supposed to.
Thats starts today with Skenes on the mound against the worst team in baseball.
Win the games you’re supposed to.
Thats starts today with Skenes on the mound against the worst team in baseball.
March 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I don’t care what anyone says, every game matters in baseball. That one game will matter at the end of the season.
Win the games you’re supposed to.
Thats starts today with Skenes on the mound against the worst team in baseball.
Win the games you’re supposed to.
Thats starts today with Skenes on the mound against the worst team in baseball.
Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Lineup today:
1. Pham, LF
2. Reynolds, RF
3. Cruz, CF
4. Bart, C
5. Cutch, DH
6. Gonzales, 2B
7. Rodriguez, 1B
8. Hayes, 3B
9. IKF, SS
1. Pham, LF
2. Reynolds, RF
3. Cruz, CF
4. Bart, C
5. Cutch, DH
6. Gonzales, 2B
7. Rodriguez, 1B
8. Hayes, 3B
9. IKF, SS
March 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Lineup today:
1. Pham, LF
2. Reynolds, RF
3. Cruz, CF
4. Bart, C
5. Cutch, DH
6. Gonzales, 2B
7. Rodriguez, 1B
8. Hayes, 3B
9. IKF, SS
1. Pham, LF
2. Reynolds, RF
3. Cruz, CF
4. Bart, C
5. Cutch, DH
6. Gonzales, 2B
7. Rodriguez, 1B
8. Hayes, 3B
9. IKF, SS
Hope everyone enjoys Opening Day.
Need a Paul Skenes Masterclass today because we know the offense will likely not show up
Need a Paul Skenes Masterclass today because we know the offense will likely not show up
March 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Hope everyone enjoys Opening Day.
Need a Paul Skenes Masterclass today because we know the offense will likely not show up
Need a Paul Skenes Masterclass today because we know the offense will likely not show up
I’m definitely over Spring Training games.
Get me to Opening Day already.
I’m ready to suffer.
Get me to Opening Day already.
I’m ready to suffer.
March 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I’m definitely over Spring Training games.
Get me to Opening Day already.
I’m ready to suffer.
Get me to Opening Day already.
I’m ready to suffer.
The amount of playing time Endy Rodriguez is getting is leading me to believe he is going to make the team out of Spring Training over Henry Davis.
They can play him at 1B, C, 2B, OF, and DH.
They will find him at bats
They can play him at 1B, C, 2B, OF, and DH.
They will find him at bats
March 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The amount of playing time Endy Rodriguez is getting is leading me to believe he is going to make the team out of Spring Training over Henry Davis.
They can play him at 1B, C, 2B, OF, and DH.
They will find him at bats
They can play him at 1B, C, 2B, OF, and DH.
They will find him at bats
I don’t want to be too negative but I really don’t care how “well” someone is playing this Spring Training.
We should have went out and got a viable MLB hitter this offseason.
I’m happy some guys are playing well but we know that means absolutely nothing.
We should have went out and got a viable MLB hitter this offseason.
I’m happy some guys are playing well but we know that means absolutely nothing.
March 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I don’t want to be too negative but I really don’t care how “well” someone is playing this Spring Training.
We should have went out and got a viable MLB hitter this offseason.
I’m happy some guys are playing well but we know that means absolutely nothing.
We should have went out and got a viable MLB hitter this offseason.
I’m happy some guys are playing well but we know that means absolutely nothing.
Nothing better than Sunday afternoons watching baseball on a relaxing day to end the week.
March 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Nothing better than Sunday afternoons watching baseball on a relaxing day to end the week.
Ok I am a big fan of the Andrew Heaney signing.
But does that mean someone might be hurt? Or does that mean someone might be getting traded?
Time will tell.
But does that mean someone might be hurt? Or does that mean someone might be getting traded?
Time will tell.
February 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Ok I am a big fan of the Andrew Heaney signing.
But does that mean someone might be hurt? Or does that mean someone might be getting traded?
Time will tell.
But does that mean someone might be hurt? Or does that mean someone might be getting traded?
Time will tell.
Is this best rotation the Pittsburgh Pirates have had in the past 20 years?
1. Paul Skenes
2. Jared Jones
3. Mitch Keller
4. Johan Oviedo
5. Bubba Chandler
Another question is why have one of the worst offensive lineups when you know you can win almost everyday with these SPs?
1. Paul Skenes
2. Jared Jones
3. Mitch Keller
4. Johan Oviedo
5. Bubba Chandler
Another question is why have one of the worst offensive lineups when you know you can win almost everyday with these SPs?
February 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Is this best rotation the Pittsburgh Pirates have had in the past 20 years?
1. Paul Skenes
2. Jared Jones
3. Mitch Keller
4. Johan Oviedo
5. Bubba Chandler
Another question is why have one of the worst offensive lineups when you know you can win almost everyday with these SPs?
1. Paul Skenes
2. Jared Jones
3. Mitch Keller
4. Johan Oviedo
5. Bubba Chandler
Another question is why have one of the worst offensive lineups when you know you can win almost everyday with these SPs?
There is absolutely no way Ben Cherington couldn’t have traded for Nathaniel Lowe or Josh Naylor.
He has been so inept this offseason.
I like Spencer Horwitz but man this has been brutal so far.
He has been so inept this offseason.
I like Spencer Horwitz but man this has been brutal so far.
December 23, 2024 at 1:52 AM
There is absolutely no way Ben Cherington couldn’t have traded for Nathaniel Lowe or Josh Naylor.
He has been so inept this offseason.
I like Spencer Horwitz but man this has been brutal so far.
He has been so inept this offseason.
I like Spencer Horwitz but man this has been brutal so far.
SOURCE: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a 1-year deal $5 million pending physical.
December 19, 2024 at 2:17 AM
SOURCE: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a 1-year deal $5 million pending physical.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' transaction page has them releasing Trey Cabbage.
December 17, 2024 at 2:26 AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates' transaction page has them releasing Trey Cabbage.
3 Outfielders that should be on the Pirates radar in order via trade:
1) Luis Robert Jr.
2) Heston Kjerstad
3) Jake McCarthy
One of these guys, Ben. It’s literally that easy. Go do it. Stop being conservative.
1) Luis Robert Jr.
2) Heston Kjerstad
3) Jake McCarthy
One of these guys, Ben. It’s literally that easy. Go do it. Stop being conservative.
December 16, 2024 at 4:41 PM
3 Outfielders that should be on the Pirates radar in order via trade:
1) Luis Robert Jr.
2) Heston Kjerstad
3) Jake McCarthy
One of these guys, Ben. It’s literally that easy. Go do it. Stop being conservative.
1) Luis Robert Jr.
2) Heston Kjerstad
3) Jake McCarthy
One of these guys, Ben. It’s literally that easy. Go do it. Stop being conservative.
You don’t need an insane lineup if your starting rotation looks like this in 2025:
1. Paul Skenes
2. Roki Sasaki
3. Jared Jones
4. Mitch Keller
5. Bubba Chandler
Easily the best rotation in the division.
Ben Cherington and company needs make the best pitch of all time for him
1. Paul Skenes
2. Roki Sasaki
3. Jared Jones
4. Mitch Keller
5. Bubba Chandler
Easily the best rotation in the division.
Ben Cherington and company needs make the best pitch of all time for him
December 13, 2024 at 4:59 PM
You don’t need an insane lineup if your starting rotation looks like this in 2025:
1. Paul Skenes
2. Roki Sasaki
3. Jared Jones
4. Mitch Keller
5. Bubba Chandler
Easily the best rotation in the division.
Ben Cherington and company needs make the best pitch of all time for him
1. Paul Skenes
2. Roki Sasaki
3. Jared Jones
4. Mitch Keller
5. Bubba Chandler
Easily the best rotation in the division.
Ben Cherington and company needs make the best pitch of all time for him
I need more Pittsburgh Pirates rumors tonight.
Let’s keep improving this team.
Let’s keep improving this team.
December 11, 2024 at 10:37 PM
I need more Pittsburgh Pirates rumors tonight.
Let’s keep improving this team.
Let’s keep improving this team.
The MLB Draft lottery is tonight. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 5.31% chance to get the #1 pick in next year’s draft.
If they can get in the Top 5 I would be happy with that.
Ethan Holiday is the kid you on want in this draft. Would be nice to get him.
If they can get in the Top 5 I would be happy with that.
Ethan Holiday is the kid you on want in this draft. Would be nice to get him.
December 10, 2024 at 5:39 PM
The MLB Draft lottery is tonight. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 5.31% chance to get the #1 pick in next year’s draft.
If they can get in the Top 5 I would be happy with that.
Ethan Holiday is the kid you on want in this draft. Would be nice to get him.
If they can get in the Top 5 I would be happy with that.
Ethan Holiday is the kid you on want in this draft. Would be nice to get him.
Konnor Griffin has added strength and moved his weight up to 225 this off-season according to his father.
Excited to see how he does next season.
Excited to see how he does next season.
December 10, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Konnor Griffin has added strength and moved his weight up to 225 this off-season according to his father.
Excited to see how he does next season.
Excited to see how he does next season.
The Astros apparently are listening to trade offers on Kyle Tucker.
He will be a UFA after the 2026 season.
This is who you trade good pitching prospects and or Luis Ortiz + a top prospect for.
He would fix a lot of issues this team has.
He will be a UFA after the 2026 season.
This is who you trade good pitching prospects and or Luis Ortiz + a top prospect for.
He would fix a lot of issues this team has.
December 10, 2024 at 12:58 AM
The Astros apparently are listening to trade offers on Kyle Tucker.
He will be a UFA after the 2026 season.
This is who you trade good pitching prospects and or Luis Ortiz + a top prospect for.
He would fix a lot of issues this team has.
He will be a UFA after the 2026 season.
This is who you trade good pitching prospects and or Luis Ortiz + a top prospect for.
He would fix a lot of issues this team has.
Not sure how accurate that report is but I really do not want Anthony Rizzo as our starting first basemen next season.
Aim higher for once, Pirates
Aim higher for once, Pirates
December 9, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Not sure how accurate that report is but I really do not want Anthony Rizzo as our starting first basemen next season.
Aim higher for once, Pirates
Aim higher for once, Pirates
3 things to look out for next week for the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Winter Meetings:
1) Do they make a trade for a bat(s)?
2) Where will they land in the Draft?
(5.31% of getting 1st pick)
3) Do they sign any “relevant” FA(s)?
At least some interesting things to come..
1) Do they make a trade for a bat(s)?
2) Where will they land in the Draft?
(5.31% of getting 1st pick)
3) Do they sign any “relevant” FA(s)?
At least some interesting things to come..
December 6, 2024 at 5:28 PM
3 things to look out for next week for the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Winter Meetings:
1) Do they make a trade for a bat(s)?
2) Where will they land in the Draft?
(5.31% of getting 1st pick)
3) Do they sign any “relevant” FA(s)?
At least some interesting things to come..
1) Do they make a trade for a bat(s)?
2) Where will they land in the Draft?
(5.31% of getting 1st pick)
3) Do they sign any “relevant” FA(s)?
At least some interesting things to come..
If the Pirates move Bryan Reynolds to 1B fine, but it can’t be “part time”.
Make it permanent and have him work on that position all offseason or don’t do it at all. If it’s full time then go out and sign a guy like Tyler O’Neill.
Quit being indecisive about everything.
Make it permanent and have him work on that position all offseason or don’t do it at all. If it’s full time then go out and sign a guy like Tyler O’Neill.
Quit being indecisive about everything.
December 5, 2024 at 11:04 PM
If the Pirates move Bryan Reynolds to 1B fine, but it can’t be “part time”.
Make it permanent and have him work on that position all offseason or don’t do it at all. If it’s full time then go out and sign a guy like Tyler O’Neill.
Quit being indecisive about everything.
Make it permanent and have him work on that position all offseason or don’t do it at all. If it’s full time then go out and sign a guy like Tyler O’Neill.
Quit being indecisive about everything.
The Sacramento Athletics are spending more money so far in Free Agency than the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Absolutely shameful
Absolutely shameful
December 5, 2024 at 6:33 PM
The Sacramento Athletics are spending more money so far in Free Agency than the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Absolutely shameful
Absolutely shameful
There are at least 8+ teams that are still looking for catching this offseason.
With a limited market available for that position and with the Pirates already having 3 viable options (Bart, Endy, Davis)
They should trade Jason Delay. He is a good defensive catcher that can hit.
With a limited market available for that position and with the Pirates already having 3 viable options (Bart, Endy, Davis)
They should trade Jason Delay. He is a good defensive catcher that can hit.
December 4, 2024 at 6:42 PM
There are at least 8+ teams that are still looking for catching this offseason.
With a limited market available for that position and with the Pirates already having 3 viable options (Bart, Endy, Davis)
They should trade Jason Delay. He is a good defensive catcher that can hit.
With a limited market available for that position and with the Pirates already having 3 viable options (Bart, Endy, Davis)
They should trade Jason Delay. He is a good defensive catcher that can hit.
I’m fine with not bringing Aroldis Chapman back.
Too much of a roller coaster ride all season and rather see that $10 million go elsewhere.
Too much of a roller coaster ride all season and rather see that $10 million go elsewhere.
December 3, 2024 at 5:37 PM
I’m fine with not bringing Aroldis Chapman back.
Too much of a roller coaster ride all season and rather see that $10 million go elsewhere.
Too much of a roller coaster ride all season and rather see that $10 million go elsewhere.
MLB wrote an article today about 1 trade candidate for each team this offseason.
They listed Bailey Falter for the Pirates.
He will be Arb-eligible for the next 4 seasons that will attract a lot of teams looking for
He is worth $12-18 million in free agency. He would bring in a very good return.
They listed Bailey Falter for the Pirates.
He will be Arb-eligible for the next 4 seasons that will attract a lot of teams looking for
He is worth $12-18 million in free agency. He would bring in a very good return.
December 2, 2024 at 7:07 PM
MLB wrote an article today about 1 trade candidate for each team this offseason.
They listed Bailey Falter for the Pirates.
He will be Arb-eligible for the next 4 seasons that will attract a lot of teams looking for
He is worth $12-18 million in free agency. He would bring in a very good return.
They listed Bailey Falter for the Pirates.
He will be Arb-eligible for the next 4 seasons that will attract a lot of teams looking for
He is worth $12-18 million in free agency. He would bring in a very good return.