6-25-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates are in the business of misery but still have the chance at a series victory if they can prevail against rock-star rookie, Jacob Misiorowski who enters play today with a pristine 2-0 record, a 1.64 ERA and 0.55 WHIP. After surging through the minor leagues overContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Business of Misiorowski”
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Two Guys Talkin’ Trades: It’s Closing Time
6-25-2025 – By Jud Verno – @JV_Pitt on X and Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X Justin Verno: Another early edition of 2 Guys Talkin’ Trades? This is getting out of hand. And with the Boston Red Sox moving Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, the timing here feels right. Corey Shrader: In late May, MLB TradeContinue reading “Two Guys Talkin’ Trades: It’s Closing Time”
Starter Spotlight: Five Nights At Freddy Peralta’s
6-24-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After claiming victory yesterday, the Pirates will shift their focus to a very familiar face in today’s game as they will take on Freddy Peralta in his 24th game against the Bucs – the most of any opponent for the veteran righty. Peralta has been a picture ofContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Five Nights At Freddy Peralta’s”
Starter Spotlight: No, This is Patrick!
6-23-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After getting a rare offensive breakout in their game yesterday, the Bucs will look to keep the magic alive on the road as they travel to face the Brewers and rookie starter, Chad Patrick. The 26-year old righty has a 3-7 record with a 3.50 ERA and 1.28Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: No, This is Patrick!”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (31-48) at Milwaukee Brewers (43-35)
6-23-2025 – By Drew Cagle – @_dcagle on X I’m back on for an NL Central preview, and apparently so are the Buccos’ bats. After a resounding 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday at PNC Park, the team hits the road to do battle with the wild-card Milwaukee Brewers. Pittsburgh is looking for aContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (31-48) at Milwaukee Brewers (43-35)”
Starter Spotlight: Not A Leiter-Weight
6-22-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X When the Pirates had the 1st overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, there wasn’t a runaway favorite selection. Sure, there were some high-upside high school bats like Marcelo Mayer and Jordan Lawler but there were multiple outlets predicting the Pirates to take the Vanderbilt righty, Jack Leiter.Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Not A Leiter-Weight”
Starter Spotlight: Between a Rocker and a Hard Place
6-21-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After a tough opposing starter in multi-Cy Young winner, the Bucs will hope they can have more success against a struggling starter in Kumar Rocker, who has tossed 28.1 major league innings this year with a 7.31 ERA and 1.69 WHIP entering the day. The rookie Rocker hasContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Between a Rocker and a Hard Place”
Starter Spotlight: deGrom is Still de Goat!
6-20-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Back home after a long day yesterday that ended on a high note and the Pirates will host the Texas Rangers and Jacob deGrom, who makes his first start at PNC Park since a ho-hum dominant performance on September 7, 2022. After missing most of his first twoContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: deGrom is Still de Goat!”
Series Preview : Texas Rangers (36-39) at Pittsburgh Pirates (30-46)
6-20-2025 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X The Texas Rangers roll in to town this weekend giving Pirates fans a chance to see an extremely talented American League club. Despite their underwhelming 2025 season to date, the Rangers are 6-4 in their last 10 & boast an impressive array of talent. Looking atContinue reading “Series Preview : Texas Rangers (36-39) at Pittsburgh Pirates (30-46)”
Starter Spotlight: Holton Out Hope
6-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates have already dropped 5 of 6 on the road trip but are hoping to avoid being swept in game 2 of the double-header in Detroit, who projects to be another lefty to start in Tyler Holton. Holton enters play with a 4.09 ERA over 33 inningsContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Holton Out Hope”
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