7-4-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates fans have a lot to celebrate this Independence Day, fresh off a perfect 6-game home-stand, capped off with three straight shutouts over division rival, St. Louis Cardinals. They’ll look to take that good fortune on the road as they head west to face the dangerous Seattle MarinersContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: No Walks On Woo”
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Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-50) at Seattle Mariners (45-42)
7-4-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X Happy July 4 everyone and welcome to the Pittsburgh Pirates versus Seattle Mariners series preview. Hopefully you all have a full day of grilling some burgers and hotdogs, drinking a few cold ones, responsibly, and some quality family time this Independence Day, and hey, why not takeContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-50) at Seattle Mariners (45-42)”
Starter Spotlight: The Gray Giant
7-2-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates are in uncharted territory as they ride a 5-game winning streak into the final match of this home stand, hoping to finish a perfect 6-for-6. Unfortunately for them, they have to go through the Cardinals ace, Sonny Gray, who is fresh off the best start ofContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: The Gray Giant”
Starter Spotlight: Beyond the Pail-lante
7-1-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh’s offense has been rolling as they were able to shell Erick Fedde in the game yesterday after languishing against him in the previous few outings. Today’s starter, Andre Pallante, has been similarly dominant against the Pirates in his career to date. Pallante faced the Bucs three timesContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Beyond the Pail-lante”
Starter Spotlight: Erick The Red Bird
6-30-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a series sweep, the Pirates welcome the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals to town as they once again will face Erick Fedde, who enters the day with a 3-7 record and 4.11 ERA through 87.2 innings pitched. While the 4.11 ERA isn’t necessarily awful on its face, FeddeContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Erick The Red Bird”
Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals (47-38) at Pittsburgh Pirates (35-50)
6-30-2025 – By Drew Cagle – @_dcagle on X Spirits are high on the North Shore after a three-game drubbing of the New York Mets inside PNC Park. The Pirates brought their A game on the mound and at the plate, outscoring the team from the Big Apple 30-4 en route to a sweep. Now, it’sContinue reading “Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals (47-38) at Pittsburgh Pirates (35-50)”
Starter Spotlight: Frankie Say Relax
6-29-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With the potential for a rare sweep against the Mets today, the Pirates will look to continue riding this torrid offense against veteran Frankie Montas. Montas is in his 11th season with his 6th MLB team and, outside of a 5.5 year stretch with the Athletics, has beenContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Frankie Say Relax”
Starter Spotlight: Blackburn After Reading
6-28-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After an offensive outburst to open the series, the Pirates will look to continue the hot hitting against long-time Athletics arm, Paul Blackburn, who has been thrust back into the Mets rotation as injuries to starters pile up. Acquired from the A’s at last year’s trade deadline, BlackburnContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Blackburn After Reading”
Starter Spotlight: Ew, David!
6-27-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Back home in Pittsburgh, the Pirates welcome the NL East-leading Mets and lefty David Peterson, who enters with a strong 2.98 ERA through his first 90.2 innings pitched over his first 15 starts of the season. The Bucs last faced Peterson on May 12, where he stifled the PiratesContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Ew, David!”
Series Preview: New York Mets (48-34) at Pittsburgh Pirates (32-50)
6-27-2025 – By Josh Poe – @DaRealHanYolo on X The Pirates welcome the New York Mets to PNC Park this weekend. Pittsburgh will look to right the ship after four straight series losses. The Mets are somewhat in the same boat as they have been struggling lately as well. New York 3-10 over their last 13Continue reading “Series Preview: New York Mets (48-34) at Pittsburgh Pirates (32-50)”
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