5-2-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates fans may breathe a sigh of relief that the Cubs have left town but the homestand won’t get any easier as they welcome the San Diego Padres and former Cy Young-winner, Dylan Cease on the docket today. Cease has had a slow start to his 2025 campaignContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Cease and Persist”
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Series Preview: San Diego Padres (19-11) at Pittsburgh Pirates (12-19)
5-2-2025 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X The Friars come to town for a three day weekend. Fresh off of a disappointing series with the division foe Cubs, Pittsburgh will look to get the ship righted before hitting the road for St. Louis. This series sees Pittsburgh missing staff ace Michael King, butContinue reading “Series Preview: San Diego Padres (19-11) at Pittsburgh Pirates (12-19)”
Starter Spotlight: Rea Day
5-1-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X It’s the first day of May and while panic is setting in as the season continues slipping away, there’s always another day and another game to try to win. In the matinee finale of the Cubs series today, the Bucs have a chance at a series victory withContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Rea Day”
Starter Spotlight: The Boyd is Back in Town
4-30-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Rough game on both sides of the ball yesterday but Pirates will look to end a bad month on a high note against veteran lefty, Matthew Boyd. The long-time Tiger has a career 4.78 ERA over 11 years in MLB, totaling 936.2 innings and is in the firstContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: The Boyd is Back in Town”
Starter Spotlight: Sho-Time
4-29-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Cubs may have a red hot offense which leads MLB in runs scored but they also have some stellar pitching led by today’s starter, Shota Imanaga. The sophomore southpaw Imanaga had a strong showing in 2024 after signing with the Cubs following six seasons in Japan’s NPBContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Sho-Time”
Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (17-12) at Pittsburgh Pirates (11-18)
04-29-25 – By Josh Poe – @DaRealHanYolo on X The Pirates are back home to welcome their division rival, the Chicago Cubs. This will be the first time these two rivals square off this year. The Cubs have been red hot, so the Pirates will have their work cut out for them. But, the PiratesContinue reading “Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (17-12) at Pittsburgh Pirates (11-18)”
Starter Spotlight: Heart of Glasnow
4-27-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With an unexpected chance at a series win over the host Dodgers, the Bucs will have to go through former Pirate, Tyler Glasnow. A former top prospect in Pittsburgh, Glasnow had his former team’s number the two times facing them last year, pitching a combined 13 innings withContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Heart of Glasnow”
Starter Spotlight: Roki Roll
4-26-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates effectively deconstructed Yoshi Yamamoto last night, taking four walks and spraying hits all around the field. Can they do the same to his home country counterpart, Roki Sasaki? The 23-year old international wunderkind and pre-season Rookie of the Year favorite has had a mixed start toContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Roki Roll”
Starter Spotlight: Yoshi Yama-Oh No!
4-25-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading into the Dodgers series with slightly less momentum but still feeling good following a series victory in Anaheim, the Pirates will face off against one of the hottest pitchers in MLB, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Coming off a World Series-winning rookie season where Yamamoto went 7-2 with a 3.00Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Yoshi Yama-Oh No!”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (10-16) at Los Angeles Dodgers (16-9)
4-25-2025 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X Pittsburgh will take the California Road Show 30 odd miles North up I-5 to Dodger Stadium for a three game set beginning today. Never an easy task to take on the reigning World Champs, but from a fan perspective it is enjoyable to watch that collectionContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (10-16) at Los Angeles Dodgers (16-9)”
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