4-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates turned in a too-little, too-late offensive outburst last night but will try to get more done against the starting pitcher today as Paul Skenes will look to oppose visiting veteran righty, Ben Lively. Now in his second season with Cleveland, Lively is coming off a career-best yearContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Very Lively Pitch Mix”
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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)”
Starter Spotlight: Looking For A Lively Game
8-30-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Eager to move past a dreadful series at home against the Cubs, the Pirates head 130 miles northwest to face the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians and surprising success story in Ben Lively. Lively bounced around several MLB organizations since debuting in 2017, even spending a few years inContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Looking For A Lively Game”
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