4-20-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking to avoid being swept for the second weekend in a row, the Pirates will have to face off against Cleveland’s surging southpaw, Logan Allen. Allen is in his third MLB season, entering play today with a 1-1 record and 2.30 ERA over his first 15.2 innings pitched,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: All-In On Allen”
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It’s Going to Take a Miracle to Improve this Pirates Team in 2025
Gary Morgan reflects on Carmen Mlodzinski’s struggles as an MLB starter, suggesting a return to the bullpen while considering various options for reshaping the Pirates’ pitching staff.
Carmen Mlodzinski Should Move Back to the Bullpen
Gary Morgan reflects on Carmen Mlodzinski’s struggles as an MLB starter, suggesting a return to the bullpen while considering various options for reshaping the Pirates’ pitching staff.
Starter Spotlight: A Very Lively Pitch Mix
4-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates turned in a too-little, too-late offensive outburst last night but will try to get more done against the starting pitcher today as Paul Skenes will look to oppose visiting veteran righty, Ben Lively. Now in his second season with Cleveland, Lively is coming off a career-best yearContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Very Lively Pitch Mix”
Starter Spotlight: Louie, Louie!
4-18-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the Pirates welcome the Cleveland Guardians to town this weekend, they’ll be seeing the return of Luis Ortiz, who was traded to Cleveland this past offseason as part of the Spencer Horowitz deal. Ortiz was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2018, working his way throughContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Louie, Louie!”
Starter Spotlight: The Williams To Win
4-17-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Offense broke out yesterday behind a solo shot by Henry Davis and a grand slam by Oneil Cruz, the latter of which followed a benches-clearing incident involving a certain glove-tossing pitcher, the bats are showing signs of life. Can they continue it and secure a series victory? They’llContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: The Williams To Win”
Starter Spotlight: Try To Park-er One
4-16-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the offense slumped once again last night, the team will look to turn the page as they face Nationals lefty Mitchell Parker, who has had a strong start to his 2025 campaign. Parker had an inconsistent rookie season last year with a 4.29 ERA over 151 inningsContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Try To Park-er One”
Starter Spotlight: Make Or Jake Time
4-15-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After finally breaking through with a big offensive outburst yesterday, the Pirates will look to continue the hot hitting against Jake Irvin. Irvin enters with a 5.63 ERA through his first three starts, which came against some solid offensive opposition in the Phillies, Diamondbacks and Dodgers. Additionally, heContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Make Or Jake Time”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – NL Central Basement
The Pirates struggle offensively, sitting last in the NL Central due to underperformance, injuries, and a poor hitting philosophy that fails to adapt during games.
Series Preview: Nationals (6-9) at Pirates (5-11)
4-14-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading back home after the road series in Cincinnati, the Pirates welcome a third straight sub-.500 team with hopes to jump start the offense. The Nationals are coming off dropping a series on the road to the Miami Marlins but had won series against each the Los AngelesContinue reading “Series Preview: Nationals (6-9) at Pirates (5-11)”
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