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TribeTown · 12-11-2022, 10:49 PM

AUGUST REVIEW

The Pirates suffered through another losing month at 10-15. The pitching continues to be solid (3.72 ERA 3rd overall, starters ERA of 3.67 3rd, 94 home runs allowed 1st). The offense is struggling, falling to 11th in batting average, 11th in on base percentage, 11th in OPS). Josh Bell has been on fire (.368, 2 HR, 6 RBI since joining the team) and Estevan Florial (.252, 8 HR, 25 RBI) has seemingly come out of nowhere to become one of the most dangerous hitters in the team.

Despite everything, the Pirates remain just 6 games behind the division-leading Cubs as the month ends (although 10 ½ games out of the 3rd wild card spot). The team continues to underachieve relative to its Pythagorean record of 53-49 (1st place if they actually had earned that record). Hope remains that, with some more consistent play, the Pirates can make a push for a playoff spot over the final two months of the season.

NL CENTRAL STANDINGS 8/1/22
Chicago 52-50 –
Milwaukee 50-52 2
St. Louis 48-54 4
Pittsburgh 46-56 6
Cincinnati 45-58 7 ½

THIS MONTH IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

With 68 wins, the San Francisco Giants continue to have the best record in baseball. They lead the equally hot Dodgers by 2. The Braves have a 1 ½ game lead over the Mets in the East. Philadelphia, with a 57-46 record, is 4 games behind Atlanta but has a comfortable 6 ½ game lead for the 3rd wild card spot.

Toronto (64-38) is in control in the AL East (9 games ahead of the Yankees), and Minnesota is rolling in the Central (65-37 and a 10 ½ game lead over Cleveland). The West is a two team race with the Angels (61-41) holding a ½ game lead over the Astros (61-42).

Trea Turner continues to lead the NL in batting average (.320) and stolen bases (23) but has fallen behind in home runs and RBI.

July 3 – Luis Roberts of the White Sox will miss 6 weeks with a strained abdominal muscle.
July 4 – Pitcher Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Ross announced he will retire at the end of the season.
July 17 – Byron Buxton of the AL Central leading Twins will miss at least 3 months with torn ankle ligaments.
July 29 – The Mets learned that newly-acquired Nathan Eovaldi will miss the rest of the season with a torn UCL.
July 30 – Sixto Sanchez of the Marlins will be out for the next seven months with bone chips in his elbow

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TRADES

Teams were active leading up to the July 31st trade deadline.

July 2 – The Reds traded reliever Alexis Diaz to Toronto for a minor leaguer.

July 5 – Tampa Bay traded Pete Fairbanks to the Yankees for a minor leaguer. The Indians traded C Bo Naylor to Boston for Christian Vazquez.

July 7 – The Cubs made a move to strengthen their pitching, trading minor leaguers Christian Franklin and Luis Maza to San Diego for Craig Stammen and minor league pitcher Noel Vela.

July 8 – The Brewers acquired reliever Dany Jimenez and Jeff Carswell from Oakland for 2 minor leaguers.

July 11 – Tampa Bay dealt Andrew Kittredge to Atlanta for a minor league pitcher. Cleveland acquired Alex Powers from Detroit for a minor leaguer.

July 13 – Toronto acquired reliever Ian Kennedy from Arizona for a minor league outfielder.

July 14 – The Cubs traded minor league third baseman Christian Gonzalez to San Diego for Pitcher Sean Manaea.

July 17 – Boston Traded reliever Oliver Drake to Milwaukee for a minor leaguer.

July 18 – Toronto traded minor leaguers Samad Taylor, Phillip Clarke, Dasan Brown, Marcos De La Rosa, and a 2nd round draft pick to Tampa Bay for Ryan Yarbrough. Milwaukee acquired pitcher Tim Hill from.San Diego for a prospect.

July 19 – Texas traded Greg Holland to the Mets for a minor league pitcher.

July 20 – Arizona traded Keone Kela and minor league.pitcher Josh Swales to Houston for minor leaguers Tyler Whitaker and Dawill Amonte. Philadelphia acquired Andrew Chafin and a minor leaguer from Detroit in exchange for minor league pitcher Luis Rijo.

July 22 – The Mets traded 2 minor league pitchers to Boston, receiving P Nathan Eovaldi in return.

July 24 – The Cubs acquired reliever Jacob Barnes from Detroit in exchange for a minor league outfielder.

July 25 – The Angels traded minor leaguers Leonard Garcia and Hayden Arnold and a 2nd round draft pick to San Diego for Jose Musgrove. Also, the Mets acquired Alex Colome from Colorado, Houston acquired catcher Yasmani Grandal from the White Sox for 3 minor leaguers, and Tampa Bay dealt J. T. Chargois to the Dodgers and Nick Anderson to the Astros.

July 26 – The Cubs acquired pitcher Daulton Jefferies from Oakland for minor league pitcher Brailyn Marquez. The White Sox traded Lance Lynn to Toronto for two minor leaguers. The Blue Jays also acquired Tyler Mahle from Cincinnati for three prospects and a 3rd round draft pick.

July 27 – The Mets acquired reliever Drew Steckenrider from Seattle.

July 28 – The Angels acquired Kyle Finnegan from Washington. The Braves acquired Noe Ramirez from Arizona. The Cubs acquired Michael Pineda from Detroit.

July 29 – The Dodgers acquired reliever Joe Mantiply from Arizona. The Phillies acquired Sean Doolittle from Washington. The Astros acquired Matt Strahm from Boston.

July 30 – The Brewers acquired pitcher Joe Ross from the Nationals. The Reds traded Nick Senzel to Philadelphia for Corey Knebel and a minor league catcher. Minnesota acquired Corey Kluber from Tampa Bay. The Mets acquired reliever Shawn Armstrong from Tampa Bay. Minnesota sent Austin Martin, Evan Justice, Marco Raya, and Yunior Severino to the Rays in exchange for pitcher Jeffrey Springs. The Cubs traded Brad Wieck and one of their top prospects, Christian Hernandez, to the Mets for Tim Locastro.

July 31 – The Braves acquired Ken Giles from Seattle. The Twins acquired reliever Dillon Tate from Baltimore. The Angels acquired Donovan Solano from Cincinnati for 3 minor league players. The Angels also acquired pitcher Lou Trevino from Oakland. The Padres dumped Yu Darvish's salary, sending him to Philadelphia in exchange for minor league pitcher Tyler Phillips.

DOWN ON THE FARM

Pirates minor leaguers of note:

#1 prospect Quinn Priester (6-2, 3.96 ERA at AA).

#2 prospect Henry Davis (.200 BA but 6 HR and 47 RBI at A level).

#7 prospect Nick Gonzalez (.266 BA, 7 HR, 24 RBI since promotion to AAA).

#16 prospect Maikol Escotto (.262, 28 HR, 83 RBI at A).

#28 prospect Jared Triolo (.302, 18 HR, 58 RBI at AAA).

12-11-2022, 10:49 PM	#18
TribeTown All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Garrettsville, Ohio Posts: 593	AUGUST REVIEW The Pirates suffered through another losing month at 10-15. The pitching continues to be solid (3.72 ERA 3rd overall, starters ERA of 3.67 3rd, 94 home runs allowed 1st). The offense is struggling, falling to 11th in batting average, 11th in on base percentage, 11th in OPS). Josh Bell has been on fire (.368, 2 HR, 6 RBI since joining the team) and Estevan Florial (.252, 8 HR, 25 RBI) has seemingly come out of nowhere to become one of the most dangerous hitters in the team. Despite everything, the Pirates remain just 6 games behind the division-leading Cubs as the month ends (although 10 ½ games out of the 3rd wild card spot). The team continues to underachieve relative to its Pythagorean record of 53-49 (1st place if they actually had earned that record). Hope remains that, with some more consistent play, the Pirates can make a push for a playoff spot over the final two months of the season. NL CENTRAL STANDINGS 8/1/22 Chicago 52-50 – Milwaukee 50-52 2 St. Louis 48-54 4 Pittsburgh 46-56 6 Cincinnati 45-58 7 ½ THIS MONTH IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL With 68 wins, the San Francisco Giants continue to have the best record in baseball. They lead the equally hot Dodgers by 2. The Braves have a 1 ½ game lead over the Mets in the East. Philadelphia, with a 57-46 record, is 4 games behind Atlanta but has a comfortable 6 ½ game lead for the 3rd wild card spot. Toronto (64-38) is in control in the AL East (9 games ahead of the Yankees), and Minnesota is rolling in the Central (65-37 and a 10 ½ game lead over Cleveland). The West is a two team race with the Angels (61-41) holding a ½ game lead over the Astros (61-42). Trea Turner continues to lead the NL in batting average (.320) and stolen bases (23) but has fallen behind in home runs and RBI. July 3 – Luis Roberts of the White Sox will miss 6 weeks with a strained abdominal muscle. July 4 – Pitcher Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Ross announced he will retire at the end of the season. July 17 – Byron Buxton of the AL Central leading Twins will miss at least 3 months with torn ankle ligaments. July 29 – The Mets learned that newly-acquired Nathan Eovaldi will miss the rest of the season with a torn UCL. July 30 – Sixto Sanchez of the Marlins will be out for the next seven months with bone chips in his elbow . TRADES Teams were active leading up to the July 31st trade deadline. July 2 – The Reds traded reliever Alexis Diaz to Toronto for a minor leaguer. July 5 – Tampa Bay traded Pete Fairbanks to the Yankees for a minor leaguer. The Indians traded C Bo Naylor to Boston for Christian Vazquez. July 7 – The Cubs made a move to strengthen their pitching, trading minor leaguers Christian Franklin and Luis Maza to San Diego for Craig Stammen and minor league pitcher Noel Vela. July 8 – The Brewers acquired reliever Dany Jimenez and Jeff Carswell from Oakland for 2 minor leaguers. July 11 – Tampa Bay dealt Andrew Kittredge to Atlanta for a minor league pitcher. Cleveland acquired Alex Powers from Detroit for a minor leaguer. July 13 – Toronto acquired reliever Ian Kennedy from Arizona for a minor league outfielder. July 14 – The Cubs traded minor league third baseman Christian Gonzalez to San Diego for Pitcher Sean Manaea. July 17 – Boston Traded reliever Oliver Drake to Milwaukee for a minor leaguer. July 18 – Toronto traded minor leaguers Samad Taylor, Phillip Clarke, Dasan Brown, Marcos De La Rosa, and a 2nd round draft pick to Tampa Bay for Ryan Yarbrough. Milwaukee acquired pitcher Tim Hill from.San Diego for a prospect. July 19 – Texas traded Greg Holland to the Mets for a minor league pitcher. July 20 – Arizona traded Keone Kela and minor league.pitcher Josh Swales to Houston for minor leaguers Tyler Whitaker and Dawill Amonte. Philadelphia acquired Andrew Chafin and a minor leaguer from Detroit in exchange for minor league pitcher Luis Rijo. July 22 – The Mets traded 2 minor league pitchers to Boston, receiving P Nathan Eovaldi in return. July 24 – The Cubs acquired reliever Jacob Barnes from Detroit in exchange for a minor league outfielder. July 25 – The Angels traded minor leaguers Leonard Garcia and Hayden Arnold and a 2nd round draft pick to San Diego for Jose Musgrove. Also, the Mets acquired Alex Colome from Colorado, Houston acquired catcher Yasmani Grandal from the White Sox for 3 minor leaguers, and Tampa Bay dealt J. T. Chargois to the Dodgers and Nick Anderson to the Astros. July 26 – The Cubs acquired pitcher Daulton Jefferies from Oakland for minor league pitcher Brailyn Marquez. The White Sox traded Lance Lynn to Toronto for two minor leaguers. The Blue Jays also acquired Tyler Mahle from Cincinnati for three prospects and a 3rd round draft pick. July 27 – The Mets acquired reliever Drew Steckenrider from Seattle. July 28 – The Angels acquired Kyle Finnegan from Washington. The Braves acquired Noe Ramirez from Arizona. The Cubs acquired Michael Pineda from Detroit. July 29 – The Dodgers acquired reliever Joe Mantiply from Arizona. The Phillies acquired Sean Doolittle from Washington. The Astros acquired Matt Strahm from Boston. July 30 – The Brewers acquired pitcher Joe Ross from the Nationals. The Reds traded Nick Senzel to Philadelphia for Corey Knebel and a minor league catcher. Minnesota acquired Corey Kluber from Tampa Bay. The Mets acquired reliever Shawn Armstrong from Tampa Bay. Minnesota sent Austin Martin, Evan Justice, Marco Raya, and Yunior Severino to the Rays in exchange for pitcher Jeffrey Springs. The Cubs traded Brad Wieck and one of their top prospects, Christian Hernandez, to the Mets for Tim Locastro. July 31 – The Braves acquired Ken Giles from Seattle. The Twins acquired reliever Dillon Tate from Baltimore. The Angels acquired Donovan Solano from Cincinnati for 3 minor league players. The Angels also acquired pitcher Lou Trevino from Oakland. The Padres dumped Yu Darvish's salary, sending him to Philadelphia in exchange for minor league pitcher Tyler Phillips. DOWN ON THE FARM Pirates minor leaguers of note: #1 prospect Quinn Priester (6-2, 3.96 ERA at AA). #2 prospect Henry Davis (.200 BA but 6 HR and 47 RBI at A level). #7 prospect Nick Gonzalez (.266 BA, 7 HR, 24 RBI since promotion to AAA). #16 prospect Maikol Escotto (.262, 28 HR, 83 RBI at A). #28 prospect Jared Triolo (.302, 18 HR, 58 RBI at AAA).