Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis

Starter Spotlight: Take A Chance On Sanchez

7-20-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After a surprising comeback victory last night, the Pirates are on the fun side of .500 for the first time since April 24 and just 0.5 games back of the final wild card. But, the season doesn’t end today and still, we fight on, as the Pirates lookContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Take A Chance On Sanchez”

Know Your Enemy – July Edition

The NL Central first half report highlights the competitive landscape, including Milwaukee’s dominant performance, St. Louis’s overachieving, and opportunities for Cincinnati and Chicago to improve. Key players and prospects are also discussed, setting the stage for an exciting second half.

Series Preview: Phillies (62-34) at Pirates (48-48)

The Pirates face a tough post-break schedule, with challenging matchups against top teams and key players to watch. Both teams have injury concerns, adding to the anticipation.

Starter Spotlight: No Love From Nola

7-19-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading home for Yinzerpalooza to host the Phillies after the break and, while we won’t have to face some of the big members of their rotation, we are leading off against their mainstay in stalwart Aaron Nola, who has built an impressive track record of success over hisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: No Love From Nola”

The Long Road Ahead

7-18-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X I won’t lie, it’s been nice taking the past few days off from writing and (for the most part) baseball stuff. But, starting tomorrow, baseball is back in action and your Pittsburgh Pirates have a 48-48 record, sitting just 1.5 games back of the final wild card spot.Continue reading “The Long Road Ahead”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – All Star Break

The Pirates team, currently 48-48, faces fan scrutiny and pitching surplus. Considerations for draft picks, Paul Skenes’ extension, and playoff contention arise. Exciting baseball times in Pittsburgh.

MLB Draft Deep Dive: Utilizing Sim Scores for Player Comparisons – Joe Boyd

7-15-24 – By Joe Boyd – @Joe_Boyd11 on Twitter Fangraphs was a bit late to the game to update their MLB Draft rankings/scouting grades this year.  So the COMPS article is more of a retrospective look at the Bucco picks for the draft rather than a more speculative piece.   With the 9th overall pick, the Pittsburgh PiratesContinue reading “MLB Draft Deep Dive: Utilizing Sim Scores for Player Comparisons – Joe Boyd”

2024 MLB Draft Day 1 Lightning Recap

7-15-24 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X After months of lead up and a seemingly never ending stream of mock drafts, hypotheticals, and fan “wish lists,” Day 1 of the 2024 MLB Entry Draft has come and gone. On the first day of the event the Pittsburgh Pirates made three selections, picks 9, 37, &Continue reading “2024 MLB Draft Day 1 Lightning Recap”

Pirates/White Sox Series Recap

7/14/24 By Drew Cagle – @cagles_bagels on X The Pirates entered their final series before the All-Star break looking to continue positive momentum from a series win in Milwaukee. Facing the Chicago White Sox, who entered play with baseball’s lowest winning percentage, it was a series that the Bucs needed to take care of. FridayContinue reading “Pirates/White Sox Series Recap”