Tag Archives: Cleveland Guardians

Starter Spotlight: All-In On Allen

4-20-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking to avoid being swept for the second weekend in a row, the Pirates will have to face off against Cleveland’s surging southpaw, Logan Allen. Allen is in his third MLB season, entering play today with a 1-1 record and 2.30 ERA over his first 15.2 innings pitched,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: All-In On Allen”

Starter Spotlight: A Very Lively Pitch Mix

4-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates turned in a too-little, too-late offensive outburst last night but will try to get more done against the starting pitcher today as Paul Skenes will look to oppose visiting veteran righty, Ben Lively. Now in his second season with Cleveland, Lively is coming off a career-best yearContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Very Lively Pitch Mix”

Starter Spotlight: Louie, Louie!

4-18-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the Pirates welcome the Cleveland Guardians to town this weekend, they’ll be seeing the return of Luis Ortiz, who was traded to Cleveland this past offseason as part of the Spencer Horowitz deal. Ortiz was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2018, working his way throughContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Louie, Louie!”

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.

Starter Spotlight: Looking To Cobb-le A Series Win

9-1-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking for a chance at a series win against a strong Guardians team, the Pirates will square off against Alex Cobb, who has spent much of the 2024 season the injured list between the San Francisco Giants and a trade deadline deal which sent him to Cleveland. TheContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Looking To Cobb-le A Series Win”

Starter Spotlight: The Boyd is Back in Town

8-31-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking to even the series, the Pirates face veteran lefty, Matthew Boyd, who joined the Guardians on a mid-season free agent contract after spending most of his career with division rival, Detroit Tigers. Boyd struggled to find a contract entering 2024 after posting a 5.45 ERA in 15Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: The Boyd is Back in Town”

Series Preview: Pirates (62-71) at Guardians (76-58)

8-30-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The last time the Pirates visited Cleveland, the team was in the throes of the first year of the current rebuild under Cherington, finishing off the 19-41, 2020 Covid-shortened season going 1-2 against host Cleveland squad – who were still known as the [name redacted] back then. WhileContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (62-71) at Guardians (76-58)”

Starter Spotlight: Looking For A Lively Game

8-30-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Eager to move past a dreadful series at home against the Cubs, the Pirates head 130 miles northwest to face the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians and surprising success story in Ben Lively. Lively bounced around several MLB organizations since debuting in 2017, even spending a few years inContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Looking For A Lively Game”

Priester, Endy Debuts Dampened By Rain Delay, Homer Brigade As Bucs Shutout 11-0 (41-53)

7/17/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Following another series loss – a sweep, no less – Pirates decided to make some changes [maybe they DO read our post game recaps] as they called up previously announced Quinn Priester, but also Liover Pegeuro and Endy Rodriguez. Hosting Cleveland Guardians to start the week, PriesterContinue reading “Priester, Endy Debuts Dampened By Rain Delay, Homer Brigade As Bucs Shutout 11-0 (41-53)”