5-11-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following an extra-innings loss where just about everything could go wrong for the team and they still barely fumbled the game away, they will head into the rubber match of the series today against defending Cy Young winner, Chris Sale. While his base numbers early on this seasonContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Strikeouts For Sale”
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Starter Spotlight: Today’s Starter is A.S.S.
5-10-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X I am fully prepared for the Pirates to get mowed down after a headline like this, especially given how the last outing went for tonight’s starter, AJ Smith-Shawver – who took a no-hitter into the 8th inning against the Reds on Monday night. Smith-Shawver is starting to solidifyContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Today’s Starter is A.S.S.”
Starter Spotlight: Bryce The Elder
5-9-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Back home for a weekend series against the long-time rival Atlanta Braves, the Bucs will face off against the not-so-elder, Bryce Elder, who enters play today with a 5.06 ERA through his 32 innings of work this season. Elder had some early season struggles as he allowed 12Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Bryce The Elder “
Starter Spotlight: Getting Schwellen-bach To Business
6-30-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking to avoid being swept to close out June, the Pirates will face Braves #3 prospect per MLB Pipline, Spencer Schwellenbach. Schwellenbach was a 2nd round pick by the Braves in 2021 and was aggressively promoted through the system. After needing Tommy John surgery following being drafted, SchwellenbachContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Getting Schwellen-bach To Business”
Starter Spotlight: Max Effort Versus Fried
6-29-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After getting trounced by Charlie Morton in last night’s game, the Pirates will try to rebound against a pitcher who is having an even better season: Max Fried. Fried currently sports a 7-3 record with a 3.00 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 90 innings pitched this season withContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Max Effort Versus Fried”
Starter Spotlight: Old Man Morton
As the Bucs look to build on their recent winning ways, they will have to spar with a former ally in Charlie Morton – who is still providing production even at age 40, entering play tonight with a 4-4 record and 4.20 ERA in 79.1 innings. The 2019 3rd-place finisher in AL Cy Young votingContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Old Man Morton”
Series Preview: Diamondbacks (58-51) at Pirates (55-53)
8-1-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X lll 8/2Pirates – Martín Pérez (L) 1-3, 57.1 IP, 4.71 ERA, 46 Ks/19 walks, 1.55 WHIPBraves – Charlie Morton (R) 4-4, 79.1 IP, 4.20 ERA, 80 Ks/35 walks, 1.30 WHIP 8/3Pirates – Paul Skenes (R) 4-0, 46.1 IP, 2.14 ERA, 61 Ks/8 walks, 0.99 WHIPBraves – Max FriedContinue reading “Series Preview: Diamondbacks (58-51) at Pirates (55-53)”
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