Gary Morgan

What Bubba Chandler’s rough night really means for the Pirates’ young fireballer. In this episode: • The REAL story behind Bubba’s growing pains • Joey Bart vs. Henry Davis at catcher • Secrets of pitcher development youtu.be/jSiZaCn-Vi8?si… via @YouTube

It’s not that stats are irrelevant. But with baseball, you can’t come to me with two weeks of them and pretend they outweigh 5 or 6 years, that’s not how it works. People use stats to back up their preferred outcome a lot more than they use them to form an honest opinion.

@EdHand89 Contreras: proven cancer time and again.

Marcelo better back this up with his play. Has performed commendably but hasn't ever carried the offense the way Contreras has. You want to prove Willson wrong? Go ahead and do it.

Detroit ace Tarik Skubal will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow. Such procedures typically sideline players for 2-3 months. Skubal should return before season's end, but a tough blow for the impending free agent and two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner.

Don’t have to be a Yankees fan to feel this one.

SUPERIORITY: Cincinnati Reds OUTCLASSED—Mitch Keller and Bryan Reynolds HUMILIATE Rivals youtu.be/1Qr5avLUNM0

The Reds-Pirates Crossover is scheduled for both Audio and Video at 8AM Think the Reds still have the edge in the NL Central? In this episode: • How the Pirates flipped the script in Pittsburgh • Bullpen woes and managing young arms youtu.be/HJxDjh78-GE

Two episodes of @LockedOnPirates today. One is a crossover with @LockedOnReds and the other is our normal Monday show. Enjoy!

@MarkMaddenX It’s very much so a WWE experience. You know it’s fake but the athleticism it takes to fake it and have it look that good is impressive. Once was enough for me though.

Selling dumb to dummies.

@DrJosephSm Because Hayes told me it was, long ago, while still here. I do hope that's a good enough source for you "Doctor".

@garymo2007 Big league hitting coaches ruined Jordan Walker and he said he had to go back to HS swing to do have this resurgence he's having. This happens all the time. Not sure why you are thinking it's 100% his back. Pirates told him to stop using his private hitting coach.

I’ll say this. Hayes is exactly what we thought, but just last year the Pirates would routinely hit him 5th. At least the Reds have the sense to bat him at the bottom. Pirates had more hits in the first 3 innings yesterday than Hayes has all season.

Braxton Ashcraft And Chase Burns battled, and the Pirates Scratched one Against the Reds Pen youtube.com/shorts/oikcLZl…

@DrJosephSm Yes, it’s still the Pirates fault. Not his. Certainly not his back making his swing impotent. Surely the Pirates made this happen.

@garymo2007 Makes a lot of contact but the ball always falls in gloves. So he has the hand eye coordination to hit also you have to have great hand/eye to be the best defensive 3B in baseball. Makes me wonder if the Pirates hitting coach that year messed up his swing after his initial tear.

@AileenBowers20 Of course he does.

@garymo2007 I feel for the kid and the back injuries he’s had. He won a Golf Glove. However, stepping back and looking at it purely as baseball business, GMBC deserves some credit here for getting the Reds to take him.

Pirates WALK Through the Reds and secure series victory! youtube.com/shorts/jIlvLlO…

@bandgsupporter @pineapplegenera Yes he has. Multiple times this season.

@garymo2007 @pineapplegenera OF, I don't think Yorkes played in the outfield

I would have sent Cook over Yorke. But Triolo coming back was always going to happen.

It’s just right now the 5th inning. Pirates are up 15-3 Probably should sub in some bench guys but who would want to leave the game right now?

Baseball is funny. Look like trash for a week, play incredible baseball and watch your opponents self destruct at your mere sight. One Hundred and Sixty Two Games.

@pineapplegenera What role is that? Aside from rotting on the bench.

@garymo2007 Cook plays a more unique role than Yorke does. Harder to replace

Hell of a game tonight. It’s possible I’ve never been there with a smaller crowd by the end but just a great and cold night at the yard.