8-25-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X A rematch from earlier this season awaits the Pirates today with Mitch Keller facing off once more against former teammate, Jameson Taillon. In his second season in Chicago, Taillon has an even 8-8 record, 3.77 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 126.2 innings pitched. That said, his career lineContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Tie One On Taillon”
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Series Preview: Diamondbacks (58-51) at Pirates (55-53)
8-2-24 – By Michael Castrignano– – @412DoublePlay on X Heading back home after a solid road trip, the Pirates will look to gain ground on one of the teams whom they just faced and who still sits just ahead of them in the playoff race in the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona has been on a TEAR lately, winningContinue reading “Series Preview: Diamondbacks (58-51) at Pirates (55-53)”
Know Your Enemy – July Edition
The NL Central first half report highlights the competitive landscape, including Milwaukee’s dominant performance, St. Louis’s overachieving, and opportunities for Cincinnati and Chicago to improve. Key players and prospects are also discussed, setting the stage for an exciting second half.
Know Your Enemy – May Edition
In May, Milwaukee surged as the division leader, while rivals faced uncertainties. June’s intra-divisional games promise more shifts. Notable player performances and Minor League prospects show future potential. St. Louis improved, sparking excitement for the summer.
Steel City Pirates – Know Your Enemies
In the NL Central, the Brewers lead with strong performances from Adames and Peralta. The Cubs’ Bellinger and Hoerner show promise, while the Reds’ De La Cruz and Greene are standout players. The Cardinals’ Gray impresses on the mound.
2024 All NL Central Futures, Predictions, & Superlatives
Corey and Michael make some predictions and assessments surrounding the NL Central heading into the 2024 MLB Season
Know Your Enemy – Chicago Cubs 2024 & Beyond
The Cubs had a bit of a surprising rise in 2023. Not to say that they were expected to be
“bad.” That certainly was not the expectation. They did manage to exceed most prognostications and in so doing, they have accelerated their “rebuild” quite a bit.
Know Your Enemy – Cincinnati Reds 2024 & Beyond
The Reds were the darling of the baseball world for a period in 2023. It seemed as though each week they had a new & exciting player being called upon from the minor leagues. And each time that player reached the Show, they made a splash. As things often go, the team hit a skid after a red hot stretch. The perils of a young core.
Know Your Enemy – Milwaukee Brewers 2023 & Beyond
The Brewers are in a position where 2024 is somewhere between a “transition” point, they could deal away Burnes theoretically or even shop Yelich to make room for their young OFs (Chourio, Mitchell, Frelick, Wiemer), they could stand pat, or do they even look to add?
Know Your Enemy – St Louis Cardinals 2023 & Beyond
My preseason KYE piece for the Cards was definitely a miss. The team’s pitching issues were clear then, but the extent of the issues were really not clear to me then. As we have all seen, they are taking the steps to try and reverse that with veteran additions.
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