The Pirates’ 2025 season raises uncertainty with a roster of question marks. Predictions vary, yet the urgency for improvement is clear as expectations linger.
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Starter Spotlight: Walk of Shane
4-1-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X March was not a good start for the Pirates but as the calendar turns, could their luck turn as well? They’ll have to hope so as they face off against former Pirates first round draft pick, Shane Baz. The 12th overall pick in the 2017 draft, Baz wasContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Walk of Shane”
Pittsburgh Pirates add Alexander Canario in deal with New York Mets
3-31-25 – Ethan S. Smith – @mvp_EtHaN The Pittsburgh Pirates made an addition to their roster on Monday night, acquiring 24-year old outfielder Alexander Canario from the New York Mets for cash considerations, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com Canario was designated for assignment prior to Opening Day by the Mets, who acquired him from theContinue reading “Pittsburgh Pirates add Alexander Canario in deal with New York Mets”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Failure to Launch
The Pirates face tough competition after a poor Miami series. Oneil Cruz remains pivotal despite criticism, while concerns about player positions and offense persist early in the season.
Starter Spotlight: Just Like You Drew It Up
3–31-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X You can’t win every game but you can’t lose every game either, hopefully. Sometimes, things don’t go as you plan and today’s opposing starter knows that all too well. The Pirates head to the west side of the state to face the Tampa Bay Rays and Drew Rasmussen,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Just Like You Drew It Up”
Series Preview: Pirates (1-3) at Rays (2-1)
3-31-25 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X The Bucs remain in the Sunshine State for series two of the 2025 season – this time, to square off with the Tampa Bay Rays. While Pittsburgh is coming off of a frustrating series against the Marlins, Tampa Bay is fresh off of a 2-1 series win versusContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (1-3) at Rays (2-1)”
Instant takeaways from Pirates opening series loss to the Marlins
3-30-25 – Ethan S. Smith – @mvp_EtHaN Well, the Pirates began their campaign in the same stadium as they did last season, with four games against the Miami Marlins, who are projected to be one of the worst clubs in MLB this year. Last season, Pittsburgh rocketed out of the gate against the Fish, sweepingContinue reading “Instant takeaways from Pirates opening series loss to the Marlins”
Starter Spotlight: Max Effort
3–30-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After a pair of walk-off losses this series, the Pirates will need a bit extra if they want to avoid dropping 3 of 4 to the Marlins. On the other side of the bump, Miami’s starting pitcher will be looking for a much different outcome than the lastContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Max Effort”
Starter Spotlight: Lucky Vallente
3–29-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Securing win #1 on the season wasn’t easy as the luck went the Pirates way this time around but their opponent today has proven in his short MLB career that it’s better to be lucky than good. Taking the ball for the Marlins today, Vallente Bellozo was initiallyContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Lucky Vallente”
Starter Spotlight: Fishy Gil-lispie
3–28-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a dramatic walkoff that Pirates fans are all too familiar with, there’s always another game. Another chance for your team to show they aren’t completely hopeless, and the Pirates get that chance today as they’ll face Connor Gillispie. Drafted in the 9th round in 2019 by theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Fishy Gil-lispie”
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