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Starter Spotlight: Today’s Starter is A.S.S.

5-10-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X I am fully prepared for the Pirates to get mowed down after a headline like this, especially given how the last outing went for tonight’s starter, AJ Smith-Shawver – who took a no-hitter into the 8th inning against the Reds on Monday night. Smith-Shawver is starting to solidifyContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Today’s Starter is A.S.S.”

Series Preview: Atlanta Braves (18-19) at Pittsburgh Pirates (12-26)

5-9-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a busy off day where the Pirates finally gave the heave-ho to Derek Shelton, the team returns home to face the Atlanta Braves who, after scuffling out of the gate to an 0-7 start, have refound themselves, winning 15 of their last 21 games as they haveContinue reading “Series Preview: Atlanta Braves (18-19) at Pittsburgh Pirates (12-26)”