8-10-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading out on the road after today’s finale against the Reds, the Pirates will look to secure a winning home-stand against recent Cincinnati acquisition, Zack Littell, who has been having a strong under-the-radar 2025 campaign. Traded over from the Tampa Bay Rays at this season’s deadline, Littell hasContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Littell and the Splitter”
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Starter Spotlight: Little Nicky
8-9-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following another comeback win last night, the Pirates are looking to build on the momentum as they look to secure a series win today against starter Nick Martinez, who enters with a 9-9 record on the year, 4.66 ERA and 1.21 WHIP over 129.1 innings of work. WhileContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Little Nicky”
Starter Spotlight: Feel The Burns
8-8-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh piled on Brady Singer in game 1 and will look to continue their offensive outburst with today’s starter – a much different type of pitcher than Singer – rookie righty, Chase Burns, who may be off his game after an abbreviated outing last weekend that was shortenedContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Feel The Burns”
Starter Spotlight: Go Ding Singer
8-7-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading into a divisional matchup against playoff-contending Cincinnati Reds, the Pirates will look to bounce back after back-to-back series losses as they face Brady Singer for the opening game as he enters with a solid 4.36 ERA over 22 starts with the Reds this year. We have coveredContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Go Ding Singer”
Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (60-55) at Pittsburgh Pirates (49-66)
8-7-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After dropping 4 of 6 since the Trade Deadline, the Pirates are slumping in the standings and looking for any semblance of production heading down the stretch. Even with playoff baseball well in the rearview window, competitive ball can still be played, and what better opponent to turnContinue reading “Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (60-55) at Pittsburgh Pirates (49-66)”
The Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Process is a Huge Part of the Problem
The Pirates face critical decisions: pursue a full rebuild or make adjustments for immediate improvement. Ownership frustrations and future strategy impact the team’s direction significantly.
Pirates Trade David Bednar to Yankees for 3 Prospects
The Pirates face critical decisions: pursue a full rebuild or make adjustments for immediate improvement. Ownership frustrations and future strategy impact the team’s direction significantly.
Hayes Heads To Reds In Deadline Deal
7-30-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes is on the move, as the 2023 Gold Glove winner heads to the Cincinnati Reds, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Hayes, 28, has a .236/.279/.369 slash with two home runs and 36 RBIs in 369 at-bats in 2025, along with 16 defensiveContinue reading “Hayes Heads To Reds In Deadline Deal”
Uncertainty is the Enemy of Progress
The Pirates face critical decisions: pursue a full rebuild or make adjustments for immediate improvement. Ownership frustrations and future strategy impact the team’s direction significantly.
The Pittsburgh Pirates Second Half is a Fork in the Road
The Pirates face critical decisions: pursue a full rebuild or make adjustments for immediate improvement. Ownership frustrations and future strategy impact the team’s direction significantly.
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