The article discusses the team’s struggles, management decisions, and proposes a four-point plan for improvement, emphasizing clear goals, honest evaluations, extensions, and utilizing prospects effectively.
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The Path Forward for this Pittsburgh Pirates Team
Gary Morgan discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ current struggles, potential trade strategies, and the importance of retaining key players like Paul Skenes without initiating another rebuild.
We Have to Talk About David Bednar
David Bednar’s season turnaround is impressive. However, trading him could benefit the Pirates, as they need offensive players and may gain value while avoiding extensions.
The Pirates Handling of Carmen Mlodzinski in 2025 Deserves to be Examined
The post discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ puzzling decisions regarding pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski, analyzing the timing and implications of his role changes and potential future contributions.
The Pirates Announce 2025 Hall of Honor Inductees
Gary Morgan reflects on the Pirates’ season under new coach Don Kelly, noting improvements in player performance and strategy, while also highlighting ongoing challenges and transitions ahead.
Starter Spotlight: Brady Bunch Of Baserunners
5-21-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X It only took one run to get the win yesterday but the Bucs are hoping they can get more than that against the starter in the finale today, Brady Singer, who enters with a rough 5.01 ERA through his first 9 starts to the season. Singer has been strugglingContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Brady Bunch Of Baserunners”
Starter Spotlight: Change Things Up On Martinez
5-20-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Mired in the midst of arguably their worst season over nearly 75 years, the Pirates BADLY need a change. Instead, they will continue their series against Cincinnati as Nick Martinez toes the rubber for the Reds. After accepting a Qualifying Offer from Cincinnati this past off-season, Martinez isContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Change Things Up On Martinez”
Starter Spotlight: Nick At Night
5-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With both teams surging in drastically different directions, the Pirates welcome the Reds and former Pirate draft pick in lefty Nick Lodolo, who will be making his tenth start on the year as he comes into today with a 3.42 ERA through his first 52.2 innings pitched. LodoloContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Nick At Night”
Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (24-24) at Pittsburgh Pirates (15-32)
5-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X While each team was part of a weekend rivalry sweep, things were certainly sunnier in Ohio for the Reds than in Philly for the Pirates. The Reds are riding a 4-game winning streak while the Bucs lost 5 of 6 in their road trip this past week and hopeContinue reading “Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (24-24) at Pittsburgh Pirates (15-32)”
Starter Spotlight: Greene With Envy
4-13-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X This offense is tough to watch against normal pitching but going up against Hunter Greene today – who finished 8th in Cy Young voting last season – is a whole different animal. This team has shown a complete inability to hit anything so maybe facing one of theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Greene With Envy”
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