7-18-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X It’s a “battle of the bads” as two of the worst teams in MLB will face off to open the second half of the MLB season with the Pittsburgh Pirates hosting the Chicago White Sox this weekend. While the White Sox had no aspirations for success in 2025,Continue reading “Series Preview: Chicago White Sox (32-65) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-58)”
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Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (37-25) at Pittsburgh Pirates (23-40)
06-06-2025 – By Josh Booth – @bridge2buctober on X These two teams met up in the middle of May in Philadelphia. The Phillies swept the Pirates in a weekend series that kicked off a 9-game winning streak. Granted, that winning streak was against the Pirates, Rockies, and Athletics. After winning a series against the division foe,Continue reading “Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (37-25) at Pittsburgh Pirates (23-40)”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (15-29) at Philadelphia Phillies (25-18)
5-16-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X While most fans of the team don’t feel there is much of a rivalry between the two Keystone state squads, it’ll be an east-versus-west weekend between the Battlin’ Bucs and the Phightin’ Phils in the City of Brotherly Love. The Pirates face an NL East team for the thirdContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (15-29) at Philadelphia Phillies (25-18)”
Series Preview: Nationals (6-9) at Pirates (5-11)
4-14-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading back home after the road series in Cincinnati, the Pirates welcome a third straight sub-.500 team with hopes to jump start the offense. The Nationals are coming off dropping a series on the road to the Miami Marlins but had won series against each the Los AngelesContinue reading “Series Preview: Nationals (6-9) at Pirates (5-11)”
Series Preview: Yankees (4-2) at Pirates (2-5)
4-4-2025 – By Ethan S. Smith – @mvp_EtHaN For the first time since September 26, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates will play baseball at PNC Park. The Pirates, who opened their season with six consecutive games in Florida, open their home slate with the New York Yankees on Friday, beginning a three-game series with the 2024Continue reading “Series Preview: Yankees (4-2) at Pirates (2-5)”
Hit Your Best Bat Leadoff
3-21-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With the season starting in less than a week, let’s get REALLY radical with my last pre-season article topic: Lineup Construction. Hold on, I know what you’re thinking. “Shelton tinkers with the lineup too much. He never stays consistent with a batting order. Yadda, yadda, yadda.” I can’tContinue reading “Hit Your Best Bat Leadoff”
Series Preview: Nationals (62-77) at Pirates (65-74)
The Pittsburgh Pirates recently faced the Chicago Cubs, but the story is the no-hit game. Now, they prepare for a series against the Washington Nationals. Players’ recent performances and key injuries are also highlighted.
Series Preview: Cubs (65-66) at Pirates (62-68)
The Pirates are set to face the Cubs in the last full series of August 2024. Important matchups, player performances, key injuries, and expectations for the series are highlighted.
Series Preview: Pirates (58-65) at Rangers (57-68)
8-19-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter Two teams that still have a winning record within reach, two teams that probably have lost the dream of making the playoffs in 2024. The Rangers have struggled with pitching, the Pirates have struggled with offense. Neither are exactly where they want to be. Let’s get in there…Continue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (58-65) at Rangers (57-68)”
Series Preview: Mariners (63-59) at Pirates (56-64)
The Pittsburgh Pirates face disappointment and pressure to improve, while the Seattle Mariners showcase strong pitching but struggle offensively. Both teams aim to revive their playoff hopes.
Steel City Pirates 