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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Series Preview: Pirates (5-8) at Reds (5-8)
4-11-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Reds and Pirates have entered the season with similar goals on the year and have struggled in essentially the same ways out of the gate. The Pirates offense ranks dead last in MLB for batting average (.198) while the Reds are pacing 14th in the NL inContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (5-8) at Reds (5-8)”
Starter Spotlight: Greene Means Go!
9-22-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X For the sixth time this month, the Pirates failed in scoring more than 1 run in a game; and for the 11th time, they failed to do this against the opposing starter on the day. Can they find a way to break through today? They’ll have to doContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Greene Means Go!”
Series Preview: Nationals (62-77) at Pirates (65-74)
The Pittsburgh Pirates recently faced the Chicago Cubs, but the story is the no-hit game. Now, they prepare for a series against the Washington Nationals. Players’ recent performances and key injuries are also highlighted.
Series Preview: Cubs (65-66) at Pirates (62-68)
The Pirates are set to face the Cubs in the last full series of August 2024. Important matchups, player performances, key injuries, and expectations for the series are highlighted.
Series Preview: Pirates (58-65) at Rangers (57-68)
8-19-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter Two teams that still have a winning record within reach, two teams that probably have lost the dream of making the playoffs in 2024. The Rangers have struggled with pitching, the Pirates have struggled with offense. Neither are exactly where they want to be. Let’s get in there…Continue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (58-65) at Rangers (57-68)”
Series Preview: Mariners (63-59) at Pirates (56-64)
The Pittsburgh Pirates face disappointment and pressure to improve, while the Seattle Mariners showcase strong pitching but struggle offensively. Both teams aim to revive their playoff hopes.
Series Preview: Phillies (62-34) at Pirates (48-48)
The Pirates face a tough post-break schedule, with challenging matchups against top teams and key players to watch. Both teams have injury concerns, adding to the anticipation.
Starter Spotlight: Hunting Heat With Greene
6-25-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Another day, another repeated Reds matchup as Pirates send out Mitch Keller to once again face off against Cincinnati flamethrower in Hunter Greene. Last week, Greene tossed 6.1 scoreless innings of 2-hit ball against the Bucs with zero walks and 9 strikeouts over his 106 pitches thrown. ItContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Hunting Heat With Greene”
Series Preview: Pirates (37-40) at Reds (36-41)
6-24-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter Hey, didn’t we just do this dance? Yeah, we just saw these guys and they just saw us. Neither team scored, both teams pitched and as the week shook out, the Pirates are exactly 1 game better than the Reds in the standings. The Pirates pitching is kindaContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (37-40) at Reds (36-41)”
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