1-25-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Relievers are a “dime a dozen.” You’ve heard it. We’ve heard it. It’s a volatile role which has a lot of turnover. That said, strong bullpens have led the winning charge for Pirates teams during the 2013-15 playoff runs. Recent losing years have included some rough namesContinue reading “Bullpen Full of Bullets”
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Some Solid Pitching, Timely Hits, Secure 3-2 Win For Pirates Over Yankees
9/17/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Following a strong past several weeks where the Pirates won or split the series against 4 of their last 5 opponents, they were on the verge of not just losing a series versus the Yankees but being swept for the first time since July 14-16 (San FranciscoContinue reading “Some Solid Pitching, Timely Hits, Secure 3-2 Win For Pirates Over Yankees”
Ortiz Posts Quality Start, Jack and Ke Provide Some Power Behind Pirates 4-2 Win (64-74)
9/4/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Coming home after a 5-1 road trip in Missouri, the team was looking for some bouncebacks. Pirates looking to rebound after dropping the final game to the Cardinals. Starting pitcher Luis Ortiz looking to put together a better outing after a troubling season and rough game lastContinue reading “Ortiz Posts Quality Start, Jack and Ke Provide Some Power Behind Pirates 4-2 Win (64-74)”
Oviedo Tosses Gem, Bucs Homer Thrice to Secure Series Split (50-61)
8/6/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Following a straight-up drubbing on Thursday, the Pirates put together three straight competitive games, culminating in a 4-1 victory today to split the series against the Brewers. After struggling through the first two innings where Brewers’ starter Brandon Woodruff struck out 5 of the first 6 batters,Continue reading “Oviedo Tosses Gem, Bucs Homer Thrice to Secure Series Split (50-61)”
Santana Homers Twice As Pirates Defeat Padres 8-4 (44-56)
7/24/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The Pirates haven’t won a series in over 3 weeks. In fact, the last series they won was against these San Diego Padres at home, a sweep from June 27-29. After tonight, they have two more shots at securing a series victory as Quinn Priester earned hisContinue reading “Santana Homers Twice As Pirates Defeat Padres 8-4 (44-56)”
Early Fireworks, Solid Bullpen Salvage Win Ahead of All Star Break (41-49)
7/9/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on TwitterBreaking out a bullpen game ahead of a 4-day break, Pirates managed to end the first half of the season on a high note, netting a 4-2 victory over the NL West leading Arizona Diamondbacks. Pittsburgh led off with Carmen Mlodzinski – who made his first start with theContinue reading “Early Fireworks, Solid Bullpen Salvage Win Ahead of All Star Break (41-49)”
Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Indianapolis Indians
There is freedom withinThere is freedom withoutTry to catch the deluge in a paper cupThere’s a battle aheadMany battles are lostBut you’ll never see the end of the roadWhile you’re travelling with me It is truly a Crowded House in the Circle City. There were always going to be players that were sent down toContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Indianapolis Indians”
Through The Prospect Porthole: Differing Opinions Concerning Carmen Mlodzinski’s Timeline
2-3-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement On Twitter) Obviously this off-season hasn’t really been close to normal in any way, shape, or form; unless of course you take the regular posts and articles from armchair GM’s, attempting to predict potential lineups and rotations for the Pirates during the upcoming season into consideration. Because onContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Differing Opinions Concerning Carmen Mlodzinski’s Timeline”
The Ben Cherington Era Begins: The Pittsburgh Pirates First Two Picks
From all of the reports and analysis I read leading up to the draft it seemed pretty clear that GMBC and his team were going to be leaning toward the college route, at least as it pertained to the first two or three picks. This led me to believe that within these selections the PiratesContinue reading “The Ben Cherington Era Begins: The Pittsburgh Pirates First Two Picks”
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