Tag Archives: Justin Wilson
First Pitch: The Altoona Four – Where Are They Now?
In 2010 the Altoona Curve had a group of pitchers that went on to be called “The Altoona Four” out of convenience. I say convenience because the group led Altoona… Read more
First Pitch: Thursday Thoughts on Liriano, Martin, Wilson, Milwaukee, Sanchez
Thursday is podcast recording day. Today it was also “Go see Luis Heredia at Pirate City” day (article coming tomorrow), and “Ten Articles Will Go Up on the Site Today”… Read more
Pirates Play Game of the Year in Liriano’s Debut, Beat Mets 11-2
If the Pirates make a run for the playoffs, a real run in which they are keeping pace with the Reds and the Cardinals, look back at this game. Look… Read more
First Pitch: The Common, Yet Wrong Way to Manage a Bullpen
After today’s game, Clint Hurdle announced that he would only be using Jason Grilli and Mark Melancon when the team is ahead. Hurdle didn’t use either reliever in the ninth… Read more
Pirates Keep Rolling with 6-4 Win Over Phillies
The Pirates’ offense jumped on starter Cliff Lee and the Phillies’ relievers for 14 hits for a 6-4 win Thursday afternoon. Add in the fact that manager Clint Hurdle made… Read more
A Lot Being Asked of Pirates’ Bullpen
Consistency has been a problem for the Pirates this season. The offense needed more than a week to find its stride and the starting pitching (outside of A.J. Burnett and… Read more
Pirates Beat Braves 4-2 to Complete Successful Homestand
The Pittsburgh Pirates getting out to a 10-8 record to start 2013 would be far less impressive if half of those games were against, say, the Marlins, Padres and Astros…. Read more
Bullpen Strong Again in Pirates 3-1 Win Against Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen one again showed why it has been one of the strongest units in Major League Baseball this season on Saturday. The only fireworks came after the… Read more
The Book on Justin Wilson
Last night Justin Wilson came on in relief and pitched three perfect innings, striking out two. Wilson’s stuff looked great, with a fastball that was touching 97, and consistently in… Read more
First Pitch: Who Could Step Into the Rotation if Wandy Goes on the DL?
At the start of the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked to have a great situation at the top of their rotation. A.J. Burnett had made 31+ starts each year since… Read more
