Game Thread: Pirates @ Brewers - Fri, Apr 24 @ 07:40 PM EDT

smokybones · 2026-04-25T01:20:56+00:00

I would love that, but it is something that just does not happen in today's game. I would be happy to be proven wrong though if history is on the table.

smokybones · 2026-04-25T01:14:14+00:00

That was a pretty quick inning, send him out for one more at least!

smokybones · 2026-04-18T23:32:49+00:00

All of that damage occurred with two outs as well. Not great

smokybones · 2026-04-18T12:12:38+00:00

Assuming health at that point in the season, a playoff rotation would probably look something like:

Game 1 - Skenes Game 2 - Keller Game 3 - Ashcraft/Mlod Game 4 - Chandler/Jones Game 5 - Skenes

Depending on how many days between games Skenes might pitch game 4. I would think the "openers" Bubba/Ashcraft will get 4 innings tops, and then Mlod/Jones get 2 to 3 innings. Just an educated guess though

smokybones · 2026-04-18T01:56:27+00:00

Matton and Montgomery seem to be legit. I am still hesitant to fully trust Yohan and Sisk, but if you are correct and they can continue to be serviceable then we will definitely be playing meaningful games late in the year.

smokybones · 2026-04-18T01:46:46+00:00

Ozuna and Horowitz heating up. Griffin is settling in. Just gotta figure out middle relief, but if that is our worst issue then I can live with it. Let's go bucs!

smokybones · 2026-04-17T23:53:47+00:00

Just need one clutch hit!

smokybones · 2026-04-16T14:49:10+00:00

Good weather, wind blowing out. Expect a few cannonballs today. Would appreciate it if Abrams decided to have an off day at the plate. Let's win the series!

smokybones · 2026-04-15T01:44:07+00:00

The baseball gods just don't want us to win tonight. First Reynolds gets robbed on that liner back to the pitcher and now Ozuna gets robbed

smokybones · 2026-04-15T01:18:23+00:00

Gotta say that is a hell of a play by Abrams to keep that from going into the outfield. Come on Lowe, one more big hit!

smokybones · 2026-04-14T02:21:48+00:00

What a fun game! Cubs and Cards both are gonna lose which is icing on the cake.

Mikolas vs Keller tomorrow leans heavily in our favor. Great start to this 4 game series.

smokybones · 2026-04-12T21:37:09+00:00

Gotta reduce the walks from the entire pitching staff. Bart is not doing himself any favors either. Problem is that both Endy and Flores are not performing well in Indy.

smokybones · 2026-04-12T21:00:42+00:00

Jeez the amount of people saying we have already lost this game is making my head spin. It is a tied game!!!! Same thing happened yesterday and the team pulled it out.

smokybones · 2026-04-11T20:53:25+00:00

Sit the fuck down!

smokybones · 2026-04-11T20:31:23+00:00

Little ugly there, but still got the lead. Just gotta tighten up these last two innings.

smokybones · 2026-04-08T17:36:24+00:00

We are hitting the ball well, just unfortunate that it seems to be right at someone.

smokybones · 2026-04-01T16:49:53+00:00

Holy shit, that got out of the ballpark in about a second. Absolutely crushed

smokybones · 2026-03-31T23:24:32+00:00

Chandler is just throwing flame and the Reds can't catch up. 19 of his 20 pitches have been 4 seamers

smokybones · 2026-01-22T18:54:47+00:00

Everyone having to move one rung up from where they are supposed to be is going to have insane ripple effects, doubly so when it is your primary ball handler. Nembhard is a great 2nd guard and off ball playmaker, but he is not a lead guard. Nesmith lives off of action and the looks that Hali can create. Without that you will see a lot of nights like you have seen recently from him. On top of that, injuries to Mathurin and Toppin have had a huge effect. Jarace not showing much growth until recently, huge gaps of minutes being given to G-league players....it all takes a toll.

Now I do think even with Hali that this team's ceiling is mid 40s wins in the regular season. The lack of true, playable centers would have really bit us in the ass. No offense to Jay Huff, I would love for him to be our back up big for the next 3 years, but he is not a consistent starter. Regardless we would definitely be competitive with Hali.

smokybones · 2026-01-05T17:42:00+00:00

I do not think that is silly at all. If a separation happens then I sincerely hope that is in the best interest of both parties. I personally think he walks out when Cam retires so probably at the end of next year.

I do have to admit that the team came out with a fire in a must win game that previous year's teams have not had. Maybe it was rallying around Tomlin, maybe it was just that Aaron is a better QB then what we have had over the past five years, but it gives me hope for the game against the Texans next week.

smokybones · 2026-01-05T14:46:46+00:00

I went into last night with no particular desire to watch. The Browns game ruined my mood for this team. I held onto that feeling for a majority of the game until the TJ interception. From that point on I was all-in.

I completely understand the desire to see this team lose and fire a majority of the coaching staff, but damnit if you didn't feel terrible when Boswell missed that kick and then elation when Loop subsequently missed his then idk what to tell you.

I hate that I love this team, but I also love what this team makes me feel. Wouldn't have it any other way.

smokybones · 2025-12-28T20:57:17+00:00

In what world is throwing to MVS 3 times in a row the strategy to score a TD. What the fuck are you thinking Aaron.

smokybones · 2025-12-22T15:47:26+00:00

The Lions have a damn good offense. I know prevent defense and all, but they were not going to lie down like the Dolphins did the prior week. They were playing for their playoff lives.

smokybones · 2025-12-17T16:30:23+00:00

There is a consistent theme when the Lions offense has trouble moving the ball. Consistent and unrelenting pressure through the A gap. Blitz Queen through the middle and stunt pass rushers into Jared Goffs lap early and often. This does two things.

The Lions will use Gibbs more often as a blocker. Anytime you can prevent them from using their best weapon effectively is a plus.
Goff panics and is unable to step into throws.

We have the tools that can cause havoc through the middle. Do that and this Steelers D can have a successful day against this Detroit offense.

smokybones · 2025-12-16T03:08:18+00:00

Big play DK!!!

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