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.
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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.
Starter Spotlight: Carson Spiers Round Three (Updated to Nick Martinez)
8-24-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X UPDATE: Starting pitcher changed to Nick Martinez – who enters today with a 6-6 record and 3.64 ERA through 101.1 innings this season. He started the year in the rotation but pitched relief from May through July before returning to starting this month. He has a 2.72 ERAContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Carson Spiers Round Three (Updated to Nick Martinez)”
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.
Series Preview: Phillies (62-34) at Pirates (48-48)
The Pirates face a tough post-break schedule, with challenging matchups against top teams and key players to watch. Both teams have injury concerns, adding to the anticipation.
Starter Spotlight: Feeling In-Spiers-ed Again
6-24-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X A week after his first start of the season, Carson Spiers and the Reds will run it back against the Bucs – this time on their home turf. After the Pirates hitters were able to get to him for 4 runs off 7 hits in 6 innings lastContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Feeling In-Spiers-ed Again”
Series Preview: Pirates (37-40) at Reds (36-41)
6-24-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter Hey, didn’t we just do this dance? Yeah, we just saw these guys and they just saw us. Neither team scored, both teams pitched and as the week shook out, the Pirates are exactly 1 game better than the Reds in the standings. The Pirates pitching is kindaContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (37-40) at Reds (36-41)”
Starter Spotlight: Toppling the Spiers
6-17-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Back home and facing the Cincinnati Reds for the first time this season. Game one will feature Carson Spiers, making his third career MLB start and first one this season as he enters today with a 2.33 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 19.1 innings pitched. Used primarily asContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Toppling the Spiers”
Series Preview: Reds (34-37) at Pirates (34-37)
6-17-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates head home to face divisional foe Cincinnati Reds with both teams having their eyes on October baseball and reigniting the fires of rivalry in their first series of the season. This is also a first matchup of the tallest shortstops in baseball as MLB’s stolen base leaderContinue reading “Series Preview: Reds (34-37) at Pirates (34-37)”
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