9-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X It’s been a race to the bottom for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and visiting Miami Marlins, though both have shown up a bit more as of late with each team having won 4 of their last 7 games. Both teams have a bottom-of-the-barrel offense as the Pirates rankContinue reading “Series Preview: Miami Marlins (54-89) at Pittsburgh Pirates (67-76)”
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Starter Spotlight: Ring The Bellozo
9-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After splitting a 4-game set with the Nationals, the Pirates will welcome the Miami Marlins to town. Their rotation has been ravaged by injuries throughout the year with rookie righty, Valente Bellozo, making his 10th start for the Fish, entering with a 3.78 ERA and 2-2 record overContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Ring The Bellozo”
Series Preview: Pirates (32-36) at Rockies (24-44)
6-14-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on X The Rockies enter just about every season as a bit of an enigma. They almost always have a couple exiting young players. They almost always have some long in the tooth veterans. And while their record every bit says they should be one of the few ready to consider themselvesContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (32-36) at Rockies (24-44)”
Series Preview: Twins (33-29) at Pirates (29-33)
In 2024, the AL and NL Central divisions lack “super” teams. The AL’s Guardians and NL’s Brewers lead their divisions. Many teams hover around .500, with only 5 teams out of contention. The Pirates and Twins are in the middle with no impact deals likely soon. The Twins’ Carlos Santana is showing improvement, while the Pirates’ Nick Gonzales is performing exceptionally. Byron Buxton’s current form may benefit the rival teams. Connor Joe’s recent performance raises concerns. Injuries affect the Pirates’ rotation, with uncertainty surrounding Henry Davis and the upcoming game strategy.
Series Preview: Pirates (25-29) at Tigers (26-27)
5-28-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on X The Pirates are coming off a really nice series, taking 2 of 3 from the Atlanta Braves and now they enter a 2 game set against a completely not made up in any way “rivalry” series with the Buccos MLB designated rival while throwing Jared Jones and Paul Skenes. DetroitContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (25-29) at Tigers (26-27)”
Series Preview: Braves (29-18) at Pirates (23-28)
The Pittsburgh Pirates face a tough series against the Atlanta Braves amidst bullpen struggles. Key players’ recent performances and potential returns add intrigue. Pitching will be crucial.
Series Preview: Pirates (18-23) at Brewers (24-16)
The Brewers are leading the NL Central by a half game. The Pirates face tough pitching matchups. Key injuries may impact the Pirates’ performance.
Series Preview: Angels (12-22) at Pirates (16-19)
The Angels are missing Mike Trout, affecting their performance. The Pirates seem poised to win the series, supported by their strong pitching.
Series Preview: Pirates (14-15) at A’s (12-17)
The team’s struggling offense is a concern, with some players finding form but others struggling. Notable performances and key injuries are impacting the A’s and Pirates.
Series Preview: Pirates (11-5) at Mets (7-8)
The Pirates face potential pitching issues after Gonzales’s injury, while the Mets aim to maintain their recent success.