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Starter Spotlight: This Offense Needs A Cup of Joe

7-11-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Another road series, another sweep as the Pirates offense continues to look like it needs a cold brew to start the game. Can the Buccos find success on the road? They head next to the Twin Cities to face the Minnesota newest minted All Star, Joe Ryan, who hasContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: This Offense Needs A Cup of Joe”

Starter Spotlight: Kris-tal Clear

7-9-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Offensive woes persist for the Bucs as the Pirates will hope to avoid being swept for a second straight series today as they finish the Royals series up against southpaw Kris Bubic. Bubic has quietly been one of the better pitchers in MLB this season with the 7thContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Kris-tal Clear”

Starter Spotlight: There Lugo Again

7-8-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Although they were not able to secure a win, the Pirates broke out of their streak of posting zeros on the scoreboard. Now, they’ll look to take another step with a victory today as they face veteran Seth Lugo, who is 6-5 with a 2.65 ERA over hisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: There Lugo Again”

Starter Spotlight: Need Runs? I Noah Guy

7-7-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Mariners held the Bucs at bay but they can’t go run-less forever, right? Heading to Kansas City to face the Royals and rookie breakout southpaw, Noah Cameron. Entering today with a very strong 2.56 ERA through 56.1 innings, Cameron was a 7th round pick out of theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Need Runs? I Noah Guy”

Starter Spotlight: Adventures with Kirby

7-6-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X This offense is back to its underwhelming ways after losing zeros through the first two games of this series. The road doesn’t get easier today as they go up against control-pitcher, George Kirby. Kirby is an edge-lord and master painter, hitting corners, avoiding the middle of the plateContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Adventures with Kirby”

Starter Spotlight: Crack the Rock

7-5-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The winning streak may have come to an end yesterday but it’s always a good day to start another one – and there’s no better pitcher to do it against than former divisional foe, Luis Castillo. The 3-time All Star nicknamed “La Piedra” (which translates to “The Rock”)Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Crack the Rock”

Starter Spotlight: No Walks On Woo

7-4-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates fans have a lot to celebrate this Independence Day, fresh off a perfect 6-game home-stand, capped off with three straight shutouts over division rival, St. Louis Cardinals. They’ll look to take that good fortune on the road as they head west to face the dangerous Seattle MarinersContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: No Walks On Woo”

Starter Spotlight: The Gray Giant

7-2-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates are in uncharted territory as they ride a 5-game winning streak into the final match of this home stand, hoping to finish a perfect 6-for-6. Unfortunately for them, they have to go through the Cardinals ace, Sonny Gray, who is fresh off the best start ofContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: The Gray Giant”

Starter Spotlight: Beyond the Pail-lante

7-1-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh’s offense has been rolling as they were able to shell Erick Fedde in the game yesterday after languishing against him in the previous few outings. Today’s starter, Andre Pallante, has been similarly dominant against the Pirates in his career to date. Pallante faced the Bucs three timesContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Beyond the Pail-lante”

Starter Spotlight: Erick The Red Bird

6-30-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a series sweep, the Pirates welcome the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals to town as they once again will face Erick Fedde, who enters the day with a 3-7 record and 4.11 ERA through 87.2 innings pitched. While the 4.11 ERA isn’t necessarily awful on its face, FeddeContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Erick The Red Bird”