Tag: Jameson Taillon
8/8/23 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
It felt like a long time coming but the New York Mets (51-61) finally got back into the win column…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates wake-up call: Those darn Cubs
Updated:It was Opening Day at Wrigley Field as the Pirates took their four-game winning streak into a game against the…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates wake-up call: A few post-Opening Day observations
Updated:The Pirates didn’t get off to the start they hoped for on Thursday dropping a 5-3 loss on the road…
Read more »Pirates rotation isn’t close to being the worst in the NL Central
Updated:FOX 43’s Cale Ahearn responded to a tweet from MLB asking if the Pirates have the best rotation in the…
Read more »Timing could be right for Pirates to explore extensions for Taillon, Williams
Updated:Two star pitchers recently signed team-friendly extensions, so should the Pittsburgh Pirates start considering similar deals with two of their…
Read more »Nicastro: I Dreamed a Dream about Bryce Harper and the Pirates
Updated:Michael Nicastro is the author of this piece. It’s October 22nd, 2019. The Pirates trail the defending National League champion…
Read more »Pirates are dropping the ball with a conservative offseason
You’ve seen it by now, and if you’ve followed the Pirates’ offseason spending, or lack thereof, you’re not surprised. But…
Read more »Pirates tossing around idea of using an ‘opener’ in 2018
Updated:Mike Nicastro is the author of this article. With Tuesday’s trade of Ivan Nova to the Chicago White Sox, the…
Read more »A holiday wish list for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Mike Nicastro is a born and bread Pittsburgher who spends 95 percent of his summer at PNC Park cheering on…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates 2018 Report Card – Jameson Taillon
Our series of 2018 Report Cards for the Pittsburgh Pirates continue today with another starting pitcher who continued his progression…
Read more »Jameson Taillon becoming the ace the Pirates need
Updated:Despite being out of the playoff race, the Pittsburgh Pirates are playing good baseball down the stretch, often utilizing lineups…
Read more »Should the Pirates look to sign Jameson Taillon to an extension this winter?
Updated:What Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jameson Taillon has been able to do has been remarkable of late. Taillon has held opponents…
Read more »Jameson Taillon And Increasing Strikeouts
Updated:Jameson Taillon has taken a step forward this year, lowering his ERA by about a full run. He is also…
Read more »Is Jameson Taillon On His Way To Ace Status?
Updated:Coming into 2018, fans expected big things out of the Pittsburgh Pirates 2010 number two overall pick, Jameson Taillon. He…
Read more »Was the Colorado Series a Preview of the Good Times to Come?
Updated:If you have even the slightest interest in Major League Baseball, chances are you are aware of the stigma that…
Read more »6/25/18 Game Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets
Updated:It seems like nothing can go right for the New York Mets (31-44) this season. Despite scoring seven runs at…
Read more »Jameson Taillon’s new toy
Updated:Looking at the numbers, Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting pitcher Jameson Taillon has not lived up to expectations this season. He is…
Read more »Jameson Taillon needs to ignore expectations and just pitch
Updated:Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon needs to forget about the lofty expectations and just go out and pitch.
Read more »Do the Pittsburgh Pirates even really need an “Ace?”
Updated:As the Pittsburgh Pirates continue to surprise, so does the pitching staff. The bullpen has come together nicely and they’ve…
Read more »Jameson Taillon struggling to execute with two strikes
Updated:Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon has all of the tools to be an ace. For now he needs to start executing better with two strikes.
Read more »A look at Jameson Taillon’s early fastball usage
Updated:Analyzing a pitcher can be one of the most interesting and time consuming exercises a baseball enthusiast can embark on. …
Read more »Fantasy Baseball 2018: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not Heading Into Week 4
Updated:Disclaimer: This post may contain links in which I receive commissions from. Another week of the 2018 regular season is…
Read more »A look at Jameson Taillon’s early season success
Jameson Taillon recently earned Player of the Week honors and has looked superb in his first two starts this season. …
Read more »10 Young MLB Players Who Needed a Fast Start to 2018
Updated:Major League’s Baseball’s 162-game regular season schedule is a marathon, not a sprint. While every ballplayer will always take a…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Home Opener – A Reason to Smile
Today the long cold winter ends – baseball returns to Pittsburgh with the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home opener slated to begin…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates rotation: Walking a tightrope?
The Pittsburgh Pirates rotation is seemingly a strength. But what can the first three games of the season tell us…
Read more »A look at how Jameson Taillon keeps the ball in the ballpark
In a homer-happy world, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jameson Taillon excels at keeping the ball in the park. Here’s how. Much…
Read more »2017 in review: Jameson Taillon keeps on persevering
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2017 was a lousy one for most of the year. However, there was one huge bright spot,…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates Fans – Play Catch for Cancer Tomorrow at PNC
Pittsburgh Pirates players team up with Allegheny Health Network to stage a record-breaking game of catch to raise awareness for…
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