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Starter Spotlight: Boy, Oh Boyd!

6-14-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh managed to squeak out an extra-innings victory against the Cubbies and will try to get another win today facing lefty veteran Matthew Boyd for the 2nd time this year. The journeyman southpaw is in his 11th MLB season and, so far, is playing some of his bestContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Boy, Oh Boyd!”

Starter Spotlight: The Boyd is Back in Town

4-30-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Rough game on both sides of the ball yesterday but Pirates will look to end a bad month on a high note against veteran lefty, Matthew Boyd. The long-time Tiger has a career 4.78 ERA over 11 years in MLB, totaling 936.2 innings and is in the firstContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: The Boyd is Back in Town”

Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (17-12) at Pittsburgh Pirates (11-18)

04-29-25 – By Josh Poe – @DaRealHanYolo on X The Pirates are back home to welcome their division rival, the Chicago Cubs. This will be the first time these two rivals square off this year. The Cubs have been red hot, so the Pirates will have their work cut out for them. But, the PiratesContinue reading “Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (17-12) at Pittsburgh Pirates (11-18)”

Starter Spotlight: The Boyd is Back in Town

8-31-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking to even the series, the Pirates face veteran lefty, Matthew Boyd, who joined the Guardians on a mid-season free agent contract after spending most of his career with division rival, Detroit Tigers. Boyd struggled to find a contract entering 2024 after posting a 5.45 ERA in 15Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: The Boyd is Back in Town”

Series Preview: Pirates (62-71) at Guardians (76-58)

8-30-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The last time the Pirates visited Cleveland, the team was in the throes of the first year of the current rebuild under Cherington, finishing off the 19-41, 2020 Covid-shortened season going 1-2 against host Cleveland squad – who were still known as the [name redacted] back then. WhileContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (62-71) at Guardians (76-58)”