Gary Morgan

Joined: Oct 27, 2019

Married to the most patient woman alive, and over 30 years of vested interest in all things Pittsburgh Sports. I love seeing the questions beneath the stories, and do my best to answer them.

The Pirates Lack of Depth Rears its Ugly Head

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Spring games are all about the takeaways rather than the score. There were plenty of those today as the Pirates had some pretty impressive performances from their pitching staff.

Friday Focus: No Team Wants the First Pitch More than the Pittsburgh Pirates

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Pittsburgh Pirates' baseball is back! It was a long off-season, but it's finally here, and perhaps no team is more eager to put last season behind them than the Bucs.

The Pirates Have a Logjam, but it’s a Great Problem to Have

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A glut of players in the middle infield is a great problem to have, and how the Pittsburgh Pirates utilize that surplus could be the key to bringing winning baseball back to the City of Champions.

It’s a Lock – The Pirates Are Going to Shock People This Season

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Surprises happen every season. They may not be good ones, but they're reliable. So, for everyone who just knows how the Pittsburgh Pirates season will go, prepare yourselves.

Friday Focus: Pirates’ Payroll is Not Reflective of This Team

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are always among the league's lowest spenders, and this year will be no different. However, unlike some other years, the 2020 young Buc's are a bargain even if they don't contend.

MLB Has Proposed a New Playoff Structure – It Has Potential

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The MLB has proposed a new playoff structure. Here is a rundown on the proposed changes as well as some thoughts on the impact.

MLB Would Be Wise to Stop Trying to Close Pandora’s Box

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The Houston Astros sign stealing scandal has hit baseball hard, but the fallout could be worse if the MLB doesn't act.

The Four E’s that Should Define Pittsburgh Pirates' Spring Baseball

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Pitchers and catchers are reporting next week for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Here is a simple formula to make sure spring training is a success.

Under the Radar Improvements Could be Big for Pirates

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For the Pittsburgh Pirates, the biggest off-season change may not be the addition or subtraction of players, but rather how they develop them.

Friday Focus: What Does the Red Sox Salary Dump Mean for the Pirates and MLB?

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The Red Sox trade of Mookie Betts is another example of a broken system in baseball that leaves teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates nearly irrelevant.

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Gary Morgan delivers the Pittsburgh Pirates State of the Franchise address.

National League 2020 Preview: It Looks Wide Open

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The Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't be in contention, but who will? Let's take a look at how the NL is shaping up.