Eighth Inning Rally Gives Pirates Victory in Final Game of 2023 (76-86)

10/1/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Last game of the season and both teams were ready for the season to be over – though, arguably, for different reasons as the Bucs head into an October spent on the couch while the Marlins look forward to just the franchise’s fourth postseason appearance. Andre JacksonContinue reading “Eighth Inning Rally Gives Pirates Victory in Final Game of 2023 (76-86)”

Some Solid Pitching, Timely Hits, Secure 3-2 Win For Pirates Over Yankees

9/17/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Following a strong past several weeks where the Pirates won or split the series against 4 of their last 5 opponents, they were on the verge of not just losing a series versus the Yankees but being swept for the first time since July 14-16 (San FranciscoContinue reading “Some Solid Pitching, Timely Hits, Secure 3-2 Win For Pirates Over Yankees”

Corbin, Abrams Lead Nationals Over Pirates 6-2 (66-78)

9/11/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Good teams find ways to win and bad teams find ways to lose. The past few years of rebuilding, the Pirates have consistently been in the latter category. But this season, we’ve seen flashes of a team that may actually be playing meaningful fall games in theContinue reading “Corbin, Abrams Lead Nationals Over Pirates 6-2 (66-78)”

Johan Walks 6, Walker Blasts One As Cardinals Salvage Final Game of the Series 6-4 (63-74)

9/3/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Following an extra innings win and a 9th inning comeback victory against the Cardinals, Bucs were hoping for an easier match with the getaway day. Facing long-time rivals, they knew it would never be easy. After going down 1-2-3 in the top of the first, starter JohanContinue reading “Johan Walks 6, Walker Blasts One As Cardinals Salvage Final Game of the Series 6-4 (63-74)”

Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Moving Past Father’s Day And My Birthday

6-29-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) There are certain natural markers within the Major and Minor League Baseball Seasons. In the Majors you have the All-Star Break and the Trade Deadline, while the Minor League Schedule is broken into a first and second half; with the playoff contenders being determined by theContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Moving Past Father’s Day And My Birthday”

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)”

Game 1 Pirates Slug Nationals 6-3 Powered by Freshly Recalled Miguel Andujar: (19-8)

I love double headers, but day/night double headers, not so much. Once you go through a baseball game, if the flow is broken its hard for everyone to get into it for game two.

Pirates DFA Miguel Andujar to Make Room for Andrew McCutchen

On Friday the Pirates hosted one of the most joyous press conferences they’ve had in years. Sure you could jump back to the Ke’Bryan Hayes extension, everyone was certainly happy, but nothing quite like Andrew McCutchen coming home.