Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis

Series Preview: Pirates (32-36) at Rockies (24-44)

6-14-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on X The Rockies enter just about every season as a bit of an enigma. They almost always have a couple exiting young players. They almost always have some long in the tooth veterans. And while their record every bit says they should be one of the few ready to consider themselvesContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (32-36) at Rockies (24-44)”

Things I Got Wrong on the Pirates Before 2024 Started

Gary Morgan reflects on failed predictions regarding the Pirates’ performance, expressing surprise at unexpected successes and disappointments in the team’s season. The NL Central division also defies expectations.

Starter Spotlight: A Feel For Feltner

6-14-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X When the Pirates last faced Ryan Feltner on May 5th, he lasted just 5.2 innings allowing 5 runs off 8 hits. It was a very poor showing that is not even in his top 5 worst outings this season as Feltner has had a VERY rough season. This is despiteContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Feel For Feltner”

Starter Spotlight: Shades of Gray

6-12-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Signed to a free agent contract for 3 years, $75M this past off-season, Sonny Gray was an AL Cy Young runner up in 2023, finishing with a 2.79 ERA, 3.64 xFIP and 2.83 FIP. This year, the 34-year old has seen a small spike in his ERA to 3.29 butContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Shades of Gray”

Starter Spotlight: Meetup with Mikolas

6-11-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a successful home stand, the Pirates head west for their first series against division rival St. Lous Cardinals. Starting for the Red Birds will be veteran Miles Mikolas, who is currently mired in the worst start of his major league career. The two-time All Star Mikolas is currently 4-6Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Meetup with Mikolas”

Series Preview: Pirates (31-34) at Cardinals (31-33)

6-11-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With the new schedule format, this is the first time that the Pirates and Cardinals will face off this season. Both teams may be at the bottom of the division looking up but each have been battling as of late with the Pirates notching critical series wins againstContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (31-34) at Cardinals (31-33)”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Three Series Wins in a Row

Gary Morgan discusses Derek Shelton’s performance amid criticisms, Braxton Ashcraft’s promotion to AAA, Rowdy Tellez’s resurgence, the Pirates’ dual timelines, Henry Davis and Jack Suwinski’s struggles.

Starter Spotlight: Bailey Ober

6-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates are riding high this home-stand, winning 4 of the first 5 games and looking for a chance at a series sweep today – a feat the Bucs have been unable to achieve since the opening series in Miami. Taking the bump for the Twins and tryingContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Bailey Ober”

Starter Spotlight: Simeon Woods Richardson

6-8-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Bullpen game on the Pirates side today facing the Twins and their young righty in Simeon Woods Richardson. Woods Richardson made a spot start for Minnesota in each of the previous two seasons before finally breaking in as part of the big league club’s rotation. He’sContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Simeon Woods Richardson”