6-25-2025 – By Jud Verno – @JV_Pitt on X and Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X Justin Verno: Another early edition of 2 Guys Talkin’ Trades? This is getting out of hand. And with the Boston Red Sox moving Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, the timing here feels right. Corey Shrader: In late May, MLB TradeContinue reading “Two Guys Talkin’ Trades: It’s Closing Time”
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Starter Spotlight: Five Nights At Freddy Peralta’s
6-24-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After claiming victory yesterday, the Pirates will shift their focus to a very familiar face in today’s game as they will take on Freddy Peralta in his 24th game against the Bucs – the most of any opponent for the veteran righty. Peralta has been a picture ofContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Five Nights At Freddy Peralta’s”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Mediocrity is Not a Goal
Ben Cherington’s tenure struggles reflect a misguided focus on mediocrity, hindering player development while underusing analytics, ultimately necessitating a change for the Pirates’ future success.
Starter Spotlight: No, This is Patrick!
6-23-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After getting a rare offensive breakout in their game yesterday, the Bucs will look to keep the magic alive on the road as they travel to face the Brewers and rookie starter, Chad Patrick. The 26-year old righty has a 3-7 record with a 3.50 ERA and 1.28Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: No, This is Patrick!”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (31-48) at Milwaukee Brewers (43-35)
6-23-2025 – By Drew Cagle – @_dcagle on X I’m back on for an NL Central preview, and apparently so are the Buccos’ bats. After a resounding 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday at PNC Park, the team hits the road to do battle with the wild-card Milwaukee Brewers. Pittsburgh is looking for aContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (31-48) at Milwaukee Brewers (43-35)”
Starter Spotlight: Not A Leiter-Weight
6-22-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X When the Pirates had the 1st overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, there wasn’t a runaway favorite selection. Sure, there were some high-upside high school bats like Marcelo Mayer and Jordan Lawler but there were multiple outlets predicting the Pirates to take the Vanderbilt righty, Jack Leiter.Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Not A Leiter-Weight”
Starter Spotlight: Between a Rocker and a Hard Place
6-21-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After a tough opposing starter in multi-Cy Young winner, the Bucs will hope they can have more success against a struggling starter in Kumar Rocker, who has tossed 28.1 major league innings this year with a 7.31 ERA and 1.69 WHIP entering the day. The rookie Rocker hasContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Between a Rocker and a Hard Place”
We Have to Talk About David Bednar
David Bednar’s season turnaround is impressive. However, trading him could benefit the Pirates, as they need offensive players and may gain value while avoiding extensions.
The Pirates Handling of Carmen Mlodzinski in 2025 Deserves to be Examined
The post discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ puzzling decisions regarding pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski, analyzing the timing and implications of his role changes and potential future contributions.
Starter Spotlight: deGrom is Still de Goat!
6-20-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Back home after a long day yesterday that ended on a high note and the Pirates will host the Texas Rangers and Jacob deGrom, who makes his first start at PNC Park since a ho-hum dominant performance on September 7, 2022. After missing most of his first twoContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: deGrom is Still de Goat!”
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