7-20-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking to avoid being swept at home by one of the only teams worse than them in the standings was not how the Pirates likely envisioned this series going but, here we are. After allowing 10 runs in each of the first two games this weekend, the BucsContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Civale War”
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Starter Spotlight: Not In Our Houser
7-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After getting dog-walked in the game last night, the Pirates will try to wash it off and figure out how to defend their turf as they pivot to facing their next opposing pitcher in long-time Brewer, Adrian Houser. Houser, who spent nine seasons in the Milwaukee organization, entersContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Not In Our Houser”
Starter Spotlight: Load The Cannon
7-18-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X This team BADLY needed a breather heading into the All Star Break as many of the key offensive pieces – namely, Bryan Reynolds – have been struggling to hit in the first half of the season. They likely will be eager to face a team which has beenContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Load The Cannon”
Postseason Begins: Fun Facts and Trivia
The postseason begins today with the Pirates missing out yet again. Notable trends include previous World Series teams missing playoffs, and the AL Central advancing three teams, highlighting the significance of divisional performances.
Series Preview: Pirates (52-50) at Diamondbacks (53-50)
The Pittsburgh Pirates head to Arizona for a crucial series, trailing the Diamondbacks by half a game in the NL Wild Card race. Both teams are in good form, with the Pirates facing real talent and the Diamondbacks boasting a strong offense. Key injuries will impact both teams, with the Pirates hoping for returns from left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki and left-handed starter Bailey Falter, and Arizona dealing with sidelined starting pitchers Merrill Kelly, Blake Walston, and Eduardo Rodriguez. The matchup to watch is the Pittsburgh pitching staff against the Arizona offense, as both teams vie for a place in the Wild Card race.
Starter Spotlight: Ready To Shuster The Door With A Kuhl Sweep
7-13-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X That title is a reach but here we go. The Pirates finally broke through with their first 3-game win streak in over 4 months but can they get their first series sweep since March? Starting in what is probably an opener role for the White Sox today isContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Ready To Shuster The Door With A Kuhl Sweep”
Starter Spotlight: Flexin On Flexen
7-13-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With a series-opening victory last night, the Pirates will look to keep the momentum going this afternoon against Chris Flexen, who has struggled out of the White Sox rotation with a 4.95 ERA through 91 innings this season. A bit of a journeyman, Flexen, on his third teamContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Flexin On Flexen”
Starter Spotlight: Arm The Trebu-Crochet
7-12-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X A Trebuchet is a type of catapult that uses a rotating arm with a sling attached to the tip to launch a projectile, not too dissimilar to the motion and impact of a bat driving a ball over the fence. For a team who has been leading MLBContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Arm The Trebu-Crochet”
Series Preview: Pirates (45-48) at White Sox (27-68)
7-12-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their final series before the All-Star break on Friday, heading to the other side of Chicago to face the reeling Chicago White Sox. Pittsburgh is coming off of a massive series victory of the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers, winning theContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (45-48) at White Sox (27-68)”
Early Inning Pitching Struggles Sink Pirates (5-3)
4/8/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter Our guy Vinny did not have the revenge game, he may have imagined against the Chicago White Sox today. Through the first two innings. he allowed one run; while hitting most of his spots. Early on he generated whiffs, and was in command of most counts.Continue reading “Early Inning Pitching Struggles Sink Pirates (5-3)”
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