Tag Archives: Detroit Tigers

Starter Spotlight: Turn Up The Heat and Melt Melton

7-23-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following strong pitching and hitting in the first two games against Detroit, the Pirates are poised for a potential series sweep against the Tigers if they can keep hot and overcome the MLB debut of today’s starter, Troy Melton. The Tigers 10th ranked prospect (per MLB Pipeline) wasContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Turn Up The Heat and Melt Melton”

Starter Spotlight: Size Up Mize

7-22-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After another elite performance from Paul Skenes, the Pirates finally got back in the win column and look to keep that momentum going tonight with the next Tigers starter, Casey Mize. The Pirates faced him last month in Detroit and, while they didn’t look completely overmatched, Mize postedContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Size Up Mize”

Starter Spotlight: A Flare For Dramatics

7-21-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After another rough series this weekend, the Pirates will try to rebound – but after losing three straight to one of the worst teams in baseball, they’ll have to face off against of one of the best as they welcome the Tigers to the Steel City with JackContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Flare For Dramatics”

Series Preview: Detroit Tigers (60-40) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61)

7-21-2025 – By Drew Cagle – @_dcagle on X It’s hard to argue that the Pittsburgh Pirates have been in a lower spot than they are at the moment. A weekend series sweep at the hands of the lowly Chicago White Sox has spirits at a season-low on the North Shore. In come the American League-leadingContinue reading “Series Preview: Detroit Tigers (60-40) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61)”

Starter Spotlight: Holton Out Hope

6-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates have already dropped 5 of 6 on the road trip but are hoping to avoid being swept in game 2 of the double-header in Detroit, who projects to be another lefty to start in Tyler Holton. Holton enters play with a 4.09 ERA over 33 inningsContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Holton Out Hope”

Starter Spotlight: Skubal-Dooby Doo!

6-18-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After struggling to piece together much against Casey Mize yesterday, the Pirates will have an even tougher challenge today in defending AL Cy Young-winner, Tarik Skubal. Selected 254 picks after yesterday’s starter in the 2018 MLB Draft, Skubal has been inarguably the best starting pitcher in MLB theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Skubal-Dooby Doo!”

Starter Spotlight: Les Mizerables

6-17-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After another series of ineffective offensive output, the Pirates will have at least one day more of strong pitching against as they are facing the Tigers and starter Casey Mize, who enters today with a 6-2 record and a 2.95 ERA through 61 innings pitched. The former firstContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Les Mizerables”

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.

Pirates Split With Tigers: Fall In Matinee 6-3:(48-59)

8-2-23 – By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter There were a stretch of games-even with the team wasn’t playing/hitting particularly well-that the Pirates seemed to have a knack for getting to a ball clubs ace. Today wasn’t one of those unexpected occasions. Prior to the matinee from PNC-and especially up until around 6Continue reading “Pirates Split With Tigers: Fall In Matinee 6-3:(48-59)”