After the deadline, teams focus on playoffs or next year. Holderman’s performance declines, challenging the manager’s decisions. The Pirates face an uncertain future, leaving fans to wonder about the team’s potential trajectory.
Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis
Snakebit: Pirates/Diamondbacks Series Takeaways
The series against the Arizona Diamondbacks was a mix of ups and downs for the Pirates, impacting their postseason hopes. Key players and bullpen issues emerged, while the team’s resilience remains a positive.
Steel City Pirates Q&A – Tough Series, Tough Questions
You ask questions, I answer them as best I can!
Starter Spotlight: Go Full Nelson
8-4-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Chance today for a BIG series win after two VERY different games thus far. Pirates will send out rookie ace Paul Skenes against second year starter, Ryne Nelson. Nelson had a rough first full MLB season in Arizona (5.31 ERA and 24 home runs in 144 innings pitched)Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Go Full Nelson”
Starter Spotlight: Climb Every Montgomery
8-3-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X From crushing defeat to epic comeback to frustrating defeat again, Pirates will look to avoid losing another series to Arizona today. With Mitch Keller on the bump, you feel pretty good about your chances facing southpaw Jordan Montgomery. A spring training signing for Arizona, Montgomery had an excellentContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Climb Every Montgomery”
Oneil Cruz isn’t Perfect, but He’s Nowhere Near the Pirates Biggest Issue Either
Oneil Cruz isn’t perfect, and he might not ever be, but he is one thing, irreplaceable.
Starter Spotlight: What the Pfaadt?
8-2-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Didn’t we JUST do this? Alright, run it back! Back in Pittsburgh to welcome the SCORCHING Diamondbacks, the Pirates will get a rematch with Brandon Pfaadt – who came out victorious despite allowing 5 runs off 7 hits through 6 innings in the game last Saturday. Pfaadt workedContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: What the Pfaadt?”
Series Preview: Diamondbacks (58-51) at Pirates (55-53)
8-2-24 – By Michael Castrignano– – @412DoublePlay on X Heading back home after a solid road trip, the Pirates will look to gain ground on one of the teams whom they just faced and who still sits just ahead of them in the playoff race in the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona has been on a TEAR lately, winningContinue reading “Series Preview: Diamondbacks (58-51) at Pirates (55-53)”
Pittsburgh Pirates Rebuild: From Evolution to Revolution
Gary Morgan reflects on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ team evolution since 2019, highlighting key player movements and the gradual progress of the roster rebuilding process.
Starter Spotlight: Elevate Valdez
7-31-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh looks for a potential sweep today in Houston but the pitching matchup is going to be a challenge as Bucs send out recent call-up Jake Woodford to go up against Astros ace, Framber Valdez. Valdez is a workhorse for the Houston rotation over the past few seasons,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Elevate Valdez”
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