The Pirates show potential with a solid pitching staff, but need consistent offensive support to compete. Patience is key as they work towards improvement this season.
Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis
Starter Spotlight: Roki Roll
4-26-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates effectively deconstructed Yoshi Yamamoto last night, taking four walks and spraying hits all around the field. Can they do the same to his home country counterpart, Roki Sasaki? The 23-year old international wunderkind and pre-season Rookie of the Year favorite has had a mixed start toContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Roki Roll”
Starter Spotlight: Yoshi Yama-Oh No!
4-25-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading into the Dodgers series with slightly less momentum but still feeling good following a series victory in Anaheim, the Pirates will face off against one of the hottest pitchers in MLB, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Coming off a World Series-winning rookie season where Yamamoto went 7-2 with a 3.00Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Yoshi Yama-Oh No!”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (10-16) at Los Angeles Dodgers (16-9)
4-25-2025 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X Pittsburgh will take the California Road Show 30 odd miles North up I-5 to Dodger Stadium for a three game set beginning today. Never an easy task to take on the reigning World Champs, but from a fan perspective it is enjoyable to watch that collectionContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (10-16) at Los Angeles Dodgers (16-9)”
Starter Spotlight: We Meet Again, Mr. Anderson
4-24-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a stellar start by Andrew Heaney, the Pirates are poised to get not only their first sweep of the season but their first time winning 3 games straight. Opposing them to halt that momentum, old friend in journeyman lefty, Tyler Anderson, who pitched for Pittsburgh in 2021.Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: We Meet Again, Mr. Anderson”
Starter Spotlight: Rack Em, Jack!
4-23-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the Pirates look to build off their offensive peak in last night’s game, they will face off against the 6-7 right-handed Jack Kochanowicz, who enters with a 1-2 record and 6.20 ERA over 20.1 innings pitched. Kochanowicz has strong similarities to yesterday’s starter, Jose Soriano, in thatContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Rack Em, Jack!”
Starter Spotlight: Sorry Not Soriano
4-22-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X There’s no bad blood between the Pirates and their former Rule 5 draft pick, Jose Soriano – who will oppose the Bucs in tonight’s game. Selected by the Pirates 1-1 in the 2020 MLB Rule 5, Soriano was injured before he could debut with the Bucs and endedContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Sorry Not Soriano”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (8-15) at Los Angeles Angels (11-10)
4-22-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Bucs are quickly heading the wrong way this season and their opponents this week will be looking to take advantage to turn things around after a hot start to their 2025 campaign as the Los Angeles Angels [of Anaheim] play host to the Pittsburgh Pirates for aContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (8-15) at Los Angeles Angels (11-10)”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – On the Road Again
Gary discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ challenges following Paul Skenes’ selection, highlighting unmet expectations, fan frustrations, and the need for management changes to improve future performance.
Why Firing Your Manager Mid-Season Is A Bad Idea – Until It Isn’t
4-21-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates are off to their worst start since 2020, when they started 6-17 en route to the worst record in MLB. While they don’t technically have the worst record in baseball currently, beginning a season 8-15 when you are in year 6 of a rebuild isn’t goingContinue reading “Why Firing Your Manager Mid-Season Is A Bad Idea – Until It Isn’t “
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