At Odds With Life

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Charlie Morton vs. St. Louis Cardinals Recap

Last year, Charlie Morton was one of Major League Baseball's worst pitchers. His fastball was flat, up in the zone, and usually out of the park. In 17 starts, Morton went 2-12 with a 7.57 ERA before being demoted to AAA where he continued to struggle. It appeared Morton's career was over until he worked with new pitching coach Ray Searage who suggested dropping his arm slot down to three-quarters.

Murphy’s Law & The Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates come off of a disappointing loss at the hands of the Chicago Cubs largely in part to several miscues in what proved to be a disastrous 8th inning.

Pirates win opener

by Alex Muchnok

The Pirates first game of the 2011 MLB season was very promising for Bucs fans. Kevin Correia was the starter in the 6-3 win over Chicago at Wrigley Field yesterday afternoon.

Former Steel Valley Student/Athlete Injured in Car Accident

It's come to my attention that a good friend and former school mate of mine (Steve Lasek) has been seriously injured in a car accident. Steve is a very bright young man that always did well in school and was a very good athlete.

written by Jon Pennline

Season Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates


Last year, the Pirates went 57-105

Last year the Pirates were the worst team in Major League Baseball. They scored the fewest runs in the National League, gave up the most runs and had the worst defense. They had one of the worst run margins in the history of baseball indicating they not only lost, but were blown out in many of the 105 defeats they suffered. Usually a fan base with a team that pathetic would be outraged; yet last season was nothing new for Pirates fans. The Pirates, as we all know, have had losing records in 18 consecutive years, the worst of any franchise in any sport. With all of the losing, pessimism would be expected (and it is everywhere). However, there is a sense of optimism that the franchise is heading in the right direction. The Pirates called up Jose Tabata, Pedro Alvarez and Neil Walker who all performed well as rookies. The Pirates landed Jameson Taillon and Stetson Allie, two powerful arms, in the amateur draft while also signing Mexican phenom Luis Heredia.