Series Preview: Pirates (52-50) at Diamondbacks (53-50)

The Pittsburgh Pirates head to Arizona for a crucial series, trailing the Diamondbacks by half a game in the NL Wild Card race. Both teams are in good form, with the Pirates facing real talent and the Diamondbacks boasting a strong offense. Key injuries will impact both teams, with the Pirates hoping for returns from left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki and left-handed starter Bailey Falter, and Arizona dealing with sidelined starting pitchers Merrill Kelly, Blake Walston, and Eduardo Rodriguez. The matchup to watch is the Pittsburgh pitching staff against the Arizona offense, as both teams vie for a place in the Wild Card race.

Starter Spotlight: Arm The Trebu-Crochet

7-12-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X A Trebuchet is a type of catapult that uses a rotating arm with a sling attached to the tip to launch a projectile, not too dissimilar to the motion and impact of a bat driving a ball over the fence. For a team who has been leading MLBContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Arm The Trebu-Crochet”

Series Preview: Pirates (45-48) at White Sox (27-68)

7-12-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their final series before the All-Star break on Friday, heading to the other side of Chicago to face the reeling Chicago White Sox. Pittsburgh is coming off of a massive series victory of the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers, winning theContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (45-48) at White Sox (27-68)”