7-31-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh looks for a potential sweep today in Houston but the pitching matchup is going to be a challenge as Bucs send out recent call-up Jake Woodford to go up against Astros ace, Framber Valdez. Valdez is a workhorse for the Houston rotation over the past few seasons,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Elevate Valdez”
Yearly Archives: 2024
Well Pirates, I Guess There’s Only One Thing Left to Do…
The trade deadline has passed, new players are acclimating. The team’s history and potential are discussed, emphasizing the focus on the present journey.
Analysis on Every Pittsburgh Pirates trade deadline move
7-31-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and honestly, it played out about how everyone expected. The sellers market was strongly outweighed by the buyers market, making for a intriguing deadline with plenty of teams adding and not as many subtracting. Miami traded prettyContinue reading “Analysis on Every Pittsburgh Pirates trade deadline move”
Starter Spotlight: Take Down Brown
7-30-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Astros surprised the Pirates with a bullpen game after yesterday’s announced starter, Jake Bloss, was traded to the Blue Jays earlier in the afternoon. It seems far less likely that happens again today as the Astros will send out surging second-year starter, Hunter Brown. After a disastrous rookieContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Take Down Brown”
Pirates Acquire Lefty Reliever Jalen Beeks from Colorado
The Pirates seek improvement through pitching despite struggling to score runs. The addition of Jalen Beeks brings potential, but transforming Beeks may be challenging. Aroldis Chapman’s future remains uncertain.
Pirates Strike A Deal With Boston
7-29-2024 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X The Pittsburgh Pirates have swung their first deal at the 2024 trade deadline. In a somewhat rare, “prospect for prospect” trade, the Pirates are sending starting pitcher Quinn Priester to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for middle infielder, Nick Yorke. Pirates fans have just begunContinue reading “Pirates Strike A Deal With Boston”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Deadline Eve
The Pirates face challenges with the deadline approaching. Players show resilience. Management needs to make strategic moves for the team’s future. A trade is made for prospect development. Baseball goes on.
Series Preview: Pirates (53-52) at Astros (55-50)
7-29-24 – By Drew Cagle – @cagles_bagels on X Another pivotal series awaits the Pirates, this time in Houston against an Astros team that has found its footing. Following a disappointing series loss in Arizona, the Bucs will look to salvage the road trip with a series win in Space City. Having not traveled toContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (53-52) at Astros (55-50)”
Starter Spotlight: Put the Loss in Bloss
7-29-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates may have squeaked out a win in the finale of the Diamondbacks series but the road to the playoffs doesn’t get easier as they head to Houston to face the Astros. While the Bucs send 2023 first overall pick Paul Skenes to the bump, the AstrosContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Put the Loss in Bloss”
Starter Spotlight: Avoid The Sweep
7-28-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The team’s prospects heading into the final game of the series look significantly worse than when it started but that’s baseball. Looking to avoid being swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Pirates will start Mitch Keller against a rookie in mound opponent, Yilber Diaz. After posting a 4.03Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Avoid The Sweep”
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