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”

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: Andre The Cardinal

9-16-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Entering the final two weeks of the season, the Pirates face off against division-rival Cardinals and a starter who has had their number this season in Andre Pallante. In his previous two outings against the Bucs this season, Pallante went 7 innings of 4-hit, 1-run ball on JulyContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Andre The Cardinal”

Starter Spotlight: My Rematch With Andre

7-22-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Last time Andre Pallante faced off against the Pirates, he came away with a no decision despite tossing 7 innings of 4-hit, 1-run ball in an eventual 3-2 win by the Cardinals. It was the best performance of the season for the Red Birds righty and one theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: My Rematch With Andre”

Series Preview: Cardinals (52-47) at Pirates (50-49)

7-22-24 – By Michael Castrignano –@412DoublePlay on X The Pirates and Cardinals meet for a three game series, each fresh off taking 2 of 3 from an NL East playoff contender and with some high stakes at play. They’ve taken vastly different routes to get where they are – with the Pirates relying on a youthContinue reading “Series Preview: Cardinals (52-47) at Pirates (50-49)”

Starter Spotlight: Looking For A Pallante-Cleansing Series Win

7-4-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Happy Independence Day, Pirates fans! Hoping to continue some of the fireworks from last night, the Bucs will look to win the rubber match in their matchup today facing Andre Pallante. Pallante enters play today with a 4-3 record, 4.50 ERA and 1.58 ERA over 38 innings thusContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Looking For A Pallante-Cleansing Series Win”