I Don’t Believe In Bailey Falter – And Here’s Why

1-10-25 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Ok, I took a couple months off and am able to start settling in for the Pirates off-season with a little over a month before pitchers and catchers report. With a clear need to improve the offense which scored the 3rd lowest amount of runs in the NationalContinue reading “I Don’t Believe In Bailey Falter – And Here’s Why”

Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (74-85) at New York Yankees (93-66)

The Pirates conclude their 2024 season against the Yankees, focusing on personal records despite playoff implications being minimal for both teams. Key players and injuries noted.

Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (89-67) at Pittsburgh Pirates (73-83)

9-24-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After clinching the NL Central for a second straight year, the Brewers are hyper-focused on post-season but will need to finish up the season against the Pirates, who have nothing to lose at this stage in the year. That doesn’t mean the Brewers will necessarily let up againstContinue reading “Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (89-67) at Pittsburgh Pirates (73-83)”

Series Preview: Miami Marlins (54-89) at Pittsburgh Pirates (67-76)

9-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X It’s been a race to the bottom for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and visiting Miami Marlins, though both have shown up a bit more as of late with each team having won 4 of their last 7 games. Both teams have a bottom-of-the-barrel offense as the Pirates rankContinue reading “Series Preview: Miami Marlins (54-89) at Pittsburgh Pirates (67-76)”

Series Preview: Nationals (62-77) at Pirates (65-74)

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently faced the Chicago Cubs, but the story is the no-hit game. Now, they prepare for a series against the Washington Nationals. Players’ recent performances and key injuries are also highlighted.

Series Preview: Pirates (63-73) at Cubs (71-66)

9-2-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X August is thankfully in the rear-view mirror but an 8-19 month has wiped away any hopes of post-season baseball for the Buccos. Now, their only real role in the grand scheme is as spoiler and they have a tough opponent who has been on a HOT streak lately.Continue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (63-73) at Cubs (71-66)”

Series Preview: Pirates (62-71) at Guardians (76-58)

8-30-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The last time the Pirates visited Cleveland, the team was in the throes of the first year of the current rebuild under Cherington, finishing off the 19-41, 2020 Covid-shortened season going 1-2 against host Cleveland squad – who were still known as the [name redacted] back then. WhileContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (62-71) at Guardians (76-58)”

Series Preview: Cubs (65-66) at Pirates (62-68)

The Pirates are set to face the Cubs in the last full series of August 2024. Important matchups, player performances, key injuries, and expectations for the series are highlighted.

Series Preview: Reds (62-65) at Pirates (59-67)

8-22-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN The Pittsburgh Pirates are back home after a short road trip to Texas that saw a series loss to the Texas Rangers as a result, and the North Shore welcomes the Cincinnati Reds for a four-game set this weekend at PNC Park. These two teams are in veryContinue reading “Series Preview: Reds (62-65) at Pirates (59-67)”

Series Preview: Pirates (58-65) at Rangers (57-68)

8-19-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter Two teams that still have a winning record within reach, two teams that probably have lost the dream of making the playoffs in 2024. The Rangers have struggled with pitching, the Pirates have struggled with offense. Neither are exactly where they want to be. Let’s get in there…Continue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (58-65) at Rangers (57-68)”