Category Archives: Series

Series Preview: Cubs (22-16) at Pirates (17-21)

5-10-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X We waited for not even 9 months but the day has nearly arrived: Skenes Day! That’s right, 2023 first overall draft pick, Paul Skenes, will make his MLB debut on Saturday to a likely PACKED PNC Park and face division rival Chicago Cubs. This is a matchup ofContinue reading “Series Preview: Cubs (22-16) at Pirates (17-21)”

Five-Up, Five Down: April

5-8-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X In a new monthly piece, brought to you by your’s truly, I’ll be taking a look at ten players in the organization, five who are up, playing good baseball and five who are down, playing on the wrong side of those gruesome baseball Gods. With the minor league scheduleContinue reading “Five-Up, Five Down: April”

Series Preview: Rockies (7-24) at Pirates (14-18)

5-3-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN After a west coast road trip that saw the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates drop five of six to the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics, the Pirates return home to PNC for their longest home stand so far this season, beginning with the Colorado Rockies. As mentioned, the PiratesContinue reading “Series Preview: Rockies (7-24) at Pirates (14-18)”

Series Preview: Pirates (13-13) at Giants (12-14)

4-26-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a series split against division-leading Brewers, the Pirates head west and will try to break over .500 against the underperforming San Francisco Giants. Both teams entered the 2024 season with post-season expectations but are each sitting 4th in their respective divisions. Both of these teams have struggledContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (13-13) at Giants (12-14)”

Series Preview: Red Sox (10-10) at Pirates (11-8)

The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Boston Red Sox at home, seeking to improve their recent performance, while the Red Sox’s strong pitching adds to the challenge.