1-10-23 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Last week, I looked at the outfield, breaking down the myriad of options and illustrating the options and difficulties at filling the three positions (four, counting bench player) on the grass. This week, we’re looking at the 5 guys around the diamond and how that expectsContinue reading “How Deep Is Our Infield”
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Oviedo, Hayes Lead Pirates To Victory (59-73)
8/28/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Leaving Pittsburgh following a lackluster loss to division-rival Cubs yesterday, Pirates likely felt that they were better than they showed. Today, they proved it against basement-dwelling Kansas City Royals as offense, defense and pitching all clicked as the Bucs won the opener 5-0. Alfonso Rivas got theContinue reading “Oviedo, Hayes Lead Pirates To Victory (59-73)”
Bats Come Alive As Pirates Stomp Cardinals 11-1 (56-69)
8/21/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Pirates bats came to life early and they didn’t let up, plating multiple runs in the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 8th innings en route to an 11-1 victory over the Cardinals. Bryan Reynolds doubled with 1 out in the bottom of the first inning, moved to thirdContinue reading “Bats Come Alive As Pirates Stomp Cardinals 11-1 (56-69)”
Strider Struggles and Pirates Pounce (51-61)
8/7/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Coming home after a solid trip to Milwaukee to face the NL favorite Atlanta Braves is not ideal. Having to face the MLB leader in strikeouts – Spencer Strider – takes that to a whole other level but, somehow, in the face of adversity, this team risesContinue reading “Strider Struggles and Pirates Pounce (51-61)”
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