4-24-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a stellar start by Andrew Heaney, the Pirates are poised to get not only their first sweep of the season but their first time winning 3 games straight. Opposing them to halt that momentum, old friend in journeyman lefty, Tyler Anderson, who pitched for Pittsburgh in 2021.Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: We Meet Again, Mr. Anderson”
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Starter Spotlight: Rack Em, Jack!
4-23-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the Pirates look to build off their offensive peak in last night’s game, they will face off against the 6-7 right-handed Jack Kochanowicz, who enters with a 1-2 record and 6.20 ERA over 20.1 innings pitched. Kochanowicz has strong similarities to yesterday’s starter, Jose Soriano, in thatContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Rack Em, Jack!”
Starter Spotlight: Sorry Not Soriano
4-22-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X There’s no bad blood between the Pirates and their former Rule 5 draft pick, Jose Soriano – who will oppose the Bucs in tonight’s game. Selected by the Pirates 1-1 in the 2020 MLB Rule 5, Soriano was injured before he could debut with the Bucs and endedContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Sorry Not Soriano”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (8-15) at Los Angeles Angels (11-10)
4-22-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Bucs are quickly heading the wrong way this season and their opponents this week will be looking to take advantage to turn things around after a hot start to their 2025 campaign as the Los Angeles Angels [of Anaheim] play host to the Pittsburgh Pirates for aContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (8-15) at Los Angeles Angels (11-10)”
Starter Spotlight: All-In On Allen
4-20-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking to avoid being swept for the second weekend in a row, the Pirates will have to face off against Cleveland’s surging southpaw, Logan Allen. Allen is in his third MLB season, entering play today with a 1-1 record and 2.30 ERA over his first 15.2 innings pitched,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: All-In On Allen”
Starter Spotlight: A Very Lively Pitch Mix
4-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates turned in a too-little, too-late offensive outburst last night but will try to get more done against the starting pitcher today as Paul Skenes will look to oppose visiting veteran righty, Ben Lively. Now in his second season with Cleveland, Lively is coming off a career-best yearContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Very Lively Pitch Mix”
Starter Spotlight: Louie, Louie!
4-18-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the Pirates welcome the Cleveland Guardians to town this weekend, they’ll be seeing the return of Luis Ortiz, who was traded to Cleveland this past offseason as part of the Spencer Horowitz deal. Ortiz was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2018, working his way throughContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Louie, Louie!”
Starter Spotlight: The Williams To Win
4-17-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Offense broke out yesterday behind a solo shot by Henry Davis and a grand slam by Oneil Cruz, the latter of which followed a benches-clearing incident involving a certain glove-tossing pitcher, the bats are showing signs of life. Can they continue it and secure a series victory? They’llContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: The Williams To Win”
Starter Spotlight: Try To Park-er One
4-16-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the offense slumped once again last night, the team will look to turn the page as they face Nationals lefty Mitchell Parker, who has had a strong start to his 2025 campaign. Parker had an inconsistent rookie season last year with a 4.29 ERA over 151 inningsContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Try To Park-er One”
Starter Spotlight: Make Or Jake Time
4-15-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After finally breaking through with a big offensive outburst yesterday, the Pirates will look to continue the hot hitting against Jake Irvin. Irvin enters with a 5.63 ERA through his first three starts, which came against some solid offensive opposition in the Phillies, Diamondbacks and Dodgers. Additionally, heContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Make Or Jake Time”
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