Starter Spotlight: Make Or Jake Time

4-15-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After finally breaking through with a big offensive outburst yesterday, the Pirates will look to continue the hot hitting against Jake Irvin. Irvin enters with a 5.63 ERA through his first three starts, which came against some solid offensive opposition in the Phillies, Diamondbacks and Dodgers. Additionally, heContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Make Or Jake Time”

Series Preview: Nationals (6-9) at Pirates (5-11)

4-14-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading back home after the road series in Cincinnati, the Pirates welcome a third straight sub-.500 team with hopes to jump start the offense. The Nationals are coming off dropping a series on the road to the Miami Marlins but had won series against each the Los AngelesContinue reading “Series Preview: Nationals (6-9) at Pirates (5-11)”

Starter Spotlight: Irked By Irvin/Wake Up With Jake

9-5-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Emotions are mixed after a series win over the Cubs was overshadowed by being no-hit in the final game in Chicago. But the team heads back home to Pittsburgh and will welcome the upstart Nationals and a open up with Jake Irvin. Irvin enters tonight’s game with aContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Irked By Irvin/Wake Up With Jake”