1-25-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Relievers are a “dime a dozen.” You’ve heard it. We’ve heard it. It’s a volatile role which has a lot of turnover. That said, strong bullpens have led the winning charge for Pirates teams during the 2013-15 playoff runs. Recent losing years have included some rough namesContinue reading “Bullpen Full of Bullets”
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Priester Posts Quality Start But Pirates Drop Finale 4-2 (74-82)
9/24/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The late night excitement from the comeback win was still palpable early on in the game today as Quinn Priester looked to keep the momentum going against southpaw Brandon Williamson. It was a bit of a pitching duel early on today as these two combined to allowContinue reading “Priester Posts Quality Start But Pirates Drop Finale 4-2 (74-82)”
Pirates Drop Series Final Game Against Cubs 10-1 (58-73)
8/27/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The Chicago Cubs have had Pirates’ number this year, besting them 9 of 10 times this season prior to the game today. Cubs plated a run in the first inning as Nico Hoerner led off with a double to left center and scored on a Cody BellingerContinue reading “Pirates Drop Series Final Game Against Cubs 10-1 (58-73)”
Strider Struggles and Pirates Pounce (51-61)
8/7/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Coming home after a solid trip to Milwaukee to face the NL favorite Atlanta Braves is not ideal. Having to face the MLB leader in strikeouts – Spencer Strider – takes that to a whole other level but, somehow, in the face of adversity, this team risesContinue reading “Strider Struggles and Pirates Pounce (51-61)”
Cedric Mullins Hits for Cycle as Orioles Down Pirates 6-3 (21-18)
5/12/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter A game which seemed to be very winnable throughout the night came crashing down when Mullins hit a 3-run home run in the 8th inning to finish off the cycle on the night. He had previously singled in the third, tripled in the fifth and doubled inContinue reading “Cedric Mullins Hits for Cycle as Orioles Down Pirates 6-3 (21-18)”
Losses Keep Piling Up as Bucs Drop 7th Straight 10-1 (20-15)
5/7/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The Pirates were swept by an AL East team in back-to-back series as they dropped the final game by a score of 10-1. Roansy Contreras was getting good movement on his slider and curve today but the Blue Jay bats were too much for him, lighting himContinue reading “Losses Keep Piling Up as Bucs Drop 7th Straight 10-1 (20-15)”
Through The Prospect Porthole: The Rule 5 Guys
5-4-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Every since Ben Cherington and Company took over Baseball Operations at 115 Federal Street, each move the Pirates make ultimately finds itself under the proverbial microscope. Whether it’s a trade, draft selection, Minor League addition, waiver claim, international signing or Rule 5 pick, Cherington is constantlyContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: The Rule 5 Guys”
Defending Champion Houston Astros Trounce Bucs in Series Opener: (6-4)
4/10/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Reeling from losing Oneil Cruz on Sunday, the Pirates scuffled on Monday night, dropping the opening game of the Astros series 8-2. It was announced earlier in the day that Cruz had surgery to repair his fractured left ankle and would be out for 4 months. RoansyContinue reading “Defending Champion Houston Astros Trounce Bucs in Series Opener: (6-4)”
Through The Prospect Porthole: Jose Hernandez Could Break The Rule 5 Mold
3-23-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) For the most part, whenever a team selects a player in the Major League Portion of the Rule 5 Draft, the instant-and usually correct-reaction is that they are going to try to stash/hide the prospect on the 26-Man in order to gain control of them forContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Jose Hernandez Could Break The Rule 5 Mold”
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