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They’re Far from Perfect, but Can this Pirates Team Force Their GM’s Hand?

The article discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ current performance and potential for improvement. It highlights the team’s strengths, weaknesses, and the importance of upcoming games for their playoff hopes.

Starter Spotlight: Seeing Greene

6-19-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With the series-deciding game today, the Pirates will send out Mitch Keller to face off against Reds flamethrower, Hunter Greene. Entering play today with a 3.61 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and one of the best fastballs in the game outside of Pittsburgh. Unsurprisingly, his fastball is Greene’s main pitch,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Seeing Greene”

From Saxophone to the Mound, Carlson Reed Finding his Footing in Professional Baseball

Carlson Reed, a promising pitching prospect, has transitioned from college reliever to impressive starter with the Bradenton team. His development and influence of coaches are key in his journey. Keep an eye on his progress.

Starter Spotlight: Nick LodoLOL

6-18-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With a chance to earn a series win, the Bucs bats will have to face-off against a former Pirates draft pick in Nick Lodolo. Entering today’s game, the southpaw has a 7-2 record, 2.93 ERA, 1.06 WHIP with 62 Ks to 15 walks. He’s won each of hisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Nick LodoLOL”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Finally Facing the Entire Division

The Pirates are set to face the Reds for the first time in 2024. Both teams are in a tight division with young talent. Bryan Reynolds is performing well offensively for the Pirates, while Jared Triolo has adapted to a utility role. Oneil Cruz and Elly De La Cruz have their similarities and differences, while Andy Haines’ hitting philosophy is misunderstood. The Pirates’ deadline priorities include acquiring a left-handed power bat, a back-end reliever, and a catcher.

Starter Spotlight: Toppling the Spiers

6-17-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Back home and facing the Cincinnati Reds for the first time this season. Game one will feature Carson Spiers, making his third career MLB start and first one this season as he enters today with a 2.33 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 19.1 innings pitched. Used primarily asContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Toppling the Spiers”

Series Preview: Reds (34-37) at Pirates (34-37)

6-17-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates head home to face divisional foe Cincinnati Reds with both teams having their eyes on October baseball and reigniting the fires of rivalry in their first series of the season. This is also a first matchup of the tallest shortstops in baseball as MLB’s stolen base leaderContinue reading “Series Preview: Reds (34-37) at Pirates (34-37)”

Starter Spotlight: A Familiar Foe

6-16-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates have turned making terrible starters look like aces into an art form lately. Today, they face long-time Cardinals pitcher in Rockies starter, Dakota Hudson – who enters play today with a 2-8 record and 4.87 ERA in 68.1 innings this year. Additionally, Dakota Hudson is 2-1 with an ERAContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Familiar Foe”

Jared Jones is Having a Rookie Season, not Regressing

6-16-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter It’s a fine line between Phenom and flame out, especially for fans. Personally, I expect to feel just about every range of emotion a fan can have during a rookie season, hell, I expect it for the first 2 or 3 seasons with most guys. Jared Jones isContinue reading “Jared Jones is Having a Rookie Season, not Regressing”