The Pittsburgh Pirates face a challenging end to their season and fans hold varying expectations, but the team aims for internal improvement amid scrutiny.
Yearly Archives: 2024
Series Preview: Kansas City Royals (80-67) at Pittsburgh Pirates (70-76)
9-13-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates have been on a bit of a hot streak, winning 4 straight games including their first series sweep since before the All Star Break – though, the visiting Kansas City Royals have won 5 of their last 7 following a 7-game losing streak. The Royals haveContinue reading “Series Preview: Kansas City Royals (80-67) at Pittsburgh Pirates (70-76)”
Starter Spotlight: Bermudez, Bahamas, Come On Sweep The Marlins
9-11-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates have only successfully swept one team in a 3-game series this season, taking all three games against the Chicago White Sox prior to the All Star break. However, they won all 4 games when they faced the Marlins in Miami to start the year and areContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Bermudez, Bahamas, Come On Sweep The Marlins”
The Pirates Never Fail to Make Me Ask Questions
The Pirates face challenges managing their young pitchers for playoffs while stretching them out. Rotation’s shuffling creates issues. Next year might be easier.
Starter Spotlight: Holler For Oller
9-10-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With a chance to seize a series win today, the Pirates elect to throw a bullpen game against opposing starter, Adam Oller, who was initially a 20th round draft pick by Pittsburgh in 2016. Entering play today with a 4.15 ERA over 4 starts with the Marlins thisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Holler For Oller”
Series Preview: Miami Marlins (54-89) at Pittsburgh Pirates (67-76)
9-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X It’s been a race to the bottom for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and visiting Miami Marlins, though both have shown up a bit more as of late with each team having won 4 of their last 7 games. Both teams have a bottom-of-the-barrel offense as the Pirates rankContinue reading “Series Preview: Miami Marlins (54-89) at Pittsburgh Pirates (67-76)”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Solidify Anything
It’s Gary Morgan’s Weekly 5 Thoughts at 5 here at Steel City Pirates!
Starter Spotlight: Ring The Bellozo
9-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After splitting a 4-game set with the Nationals, the Pirates will welcome the Miami Marlins to town. Their rotation has been ravaged by injuries throughout the year with rookie righty, Valente Bellozo, making his 10th start for the Fish, entering with a 3.78 ERA and 2-2 record overContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Ring The Bellozo”
Starter Spotlight: Secure The Split
9-8-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After dropping both games of a double-header yesterday, the Bucs will try to salvage a series split today against veteran lefty Patrick Corbin. Corbin has been arguably the worst pitcher in MLB over the past few years as his 5.41 ERA and 5.64 xERA are both the highestContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Secure The Split”
Starter Spotlight: Get Out Of Park-er
9-7-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Lefty number 2 on this weekend as the Pirates face off against another rookie southpaw in Mitchell Parker, who has a 4.27 ERA with 117 strikeouts and 35 walks over his 132.2 frames pitched this season. Hopefully, they fare better than game 1 today. He works with aContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Get Out Of Park-er”
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