8-1-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading into Denver on a hot streak, the Pirates have won 8 of their last 9 games and are facing one of the only teams with a worse record than them in the Colorado Rockies, who will send out the seriously struggling starter, Antonio Senzatela. Senzatela is arguablyContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Send Senzatela Packing”
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What Was This Trade Deadline?
8-1-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The dust has settled and the anger – to a small extent, at least – has started to subside. Unexpected players were dealt and numerous rentals who were assuredly going to be sold remain with the team. So let’s break this down talking about who we lost, whoContinue reading “What Was This Trade Deadline?”
Bye, Bye, Bailey
7-31-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After spending the past few years donning the black and gold, pitcher Bailey Falter was traded today to the Kansas City Royals for LHP Evan Sisk and 1B Callan Moss. Initially acquired from the Phillies in 2023 in exchange for Rodolfo Castro, the southpaw Falter struggled at timesContinue reading “Bye, Bye, Bailey”
Cutch’s Case For the Hall of Fame
7-31-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With the recent long-overdue induction of Pirates legend, Dave Parker, into Cooperstown, it makes on thing about another more modern Pirates legend and whether he will reach high enough heights to one day earn a plaque hanging among the greatest of contemporaries. And it begs the question: WhatContinue reading “Cutch’s Case For the Hall of Fame”
No Longer Fergalicious
7-30-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following the move earlier today which sent Ke’Bryan Hayes to Cincinnati, Ben Cherington has dealt another piece, sending LHRP Caleb Ferguson to the Seattle Mariners for their 13th ranked prospect in RHP Jeter Martinez. Ferguson, signed this past offseason to a 1-year deal, has been among the bestContinue reading “No Longer Fergalicious”
Starter Spotlight: Spinning a Webb
7-30-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates are poised for their first road sweep of the season if they can keep rolling against San Francisco Giants’ long-time ace and 2-time All Star, Logan Webb, who is having another strong season as he holds a 9-8 record with a 3.38 ERA over an NL-bestContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Spinning a Webb”
Starter Spotlight: V For Verlander
7-29-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following late night victory in game one, the Pirates are poised for a third straight series win if they can overcome tonight’s starter and future Hall of Famer, Justin Verlander. The 42-year old Verlander is a bit removed from his days pitching at an elite level which nettedContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: V For Verlander”
Starter Spotlight: Whisenhunting Fastballs
7-28-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates wrapped up a winning home stand but, given their shortfalls on the road, optimism may be low until they return to PNC next week. Still, they head out to the west coast to face the San Francisco Giants and southpaw starter Carson Whisenhunt, who will makeContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Whisenhunting Fastballs”
Starter Spotlight: Zac, Zac Zac and GONE!
7-27-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Despite not getting a ton of offense yesterday, the Bucs got enough to secure a win and now are in position for a series win and a winning homestand – a surprising outcome given the sweep courtesy of the White Sox last weekend. The final starter of theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Zac, Zac Zac and GONE!”
Starter Spotlight: Oh, Merrill!
7-26-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh continues to struggle finding consistency at the plate this season following their 24th 1-run loss and 14th time getting shutout on the season. Today, they will look for redemption as they face Snakes starter, Merrill Kelly, who has quietly been one of the better pitchers in theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Oh, Merrill!”
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