Termarr Johnson, the Pirates’ fourth overall pick in 2022, has shown different performance than expected. While stats are disappointing, his strong strike zone awareness bodes well for future success.
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Bucs Prospect Watch – The Case for Billy Cook: The Good, The Bad, The Interesting
Billy Cook, acquired by the Pirates, showed promise in limited MLB play. However, concerns about his hitting approach and swing decisions may hinder his future contributions.
Bucs Prospect Watch – Nick Cimillo
Nick Cimillo, a promising 1B/DH prospect, impresses with his hitting stats but faces challenges transitioning to higher levels. His 2025 season will be critical for evaluation.
NL Central Top Prospects – Down On The Farm
The article evaluates the top ten baseball prospects for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Cincinnati Reds, highlighting their potential and future contributions.
Starter Spotlight: Shutdown Shota
9-4-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With a potential payback sweep on the line, the Pirates send out Domingo Germán to start off against rookie Japanese southpaw, Shota Imanaga. This is Imanaga’s second game against the Pirates this season after pitching 7 shutout frames on May 18th with 4 hits and 1 walk whileContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Shutdown Shota”
Starter Spotlight: Change Up Approach Against Hendricks
9-3-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X From Whiskey to Gin, the Pirates trade out facing Jameson Taillon yesterday for Kyle Hendricks today, whom they faced last week with an offensive outburst as they notched 6 runs off 8 hits over just 1.2 innings during that previous outing. If the Pirates want to repeat thatContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Change Up Approach Against Hendricks”
Starter Spotlight: Bottle of Jameson
9-2-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the calendar turns to September, the struggle continues for the Pirates – who have now dropped 21 of their last 29 games, battling to avoid a last place finish instead of contending for a playoff berth. They’ll have the wrong kind of Jameson tonight in a rematchContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Bottle of Jameson”
Deflating Sweep to Cubs Bookends Inconsistent Homestand
The Pirates struggled against the Cubs, highlighting pitching and managerial issues. The focus should be on developing young players, despite the team’s season outcome.
Starter Spotlight: Gin Up On Hendricks
8-28-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates will look to avoid being swept by the Cubs against the veteran, soft-tossing Kyle Hendricks, who is in the twilight of his career but still somehow can get the best of the Bucs. Jameson Taillon and Justin Steele both entered this series with poor career marksContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Gin Up On Hendricks”
Starter Spotlight: Real Steele
8-27-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X In last night’s game, steals were a HUGE part of the Cubs game plan. Tonight, a different kind of ‘Steele’ will be on display as Jared Jones makes his long-awaited return from the injured list to face 2023 Cy Young finalist and Chicago ace, Justin Steele. Steele isContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Real Steele”
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