8/6/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Following a straight-up drubbing on Thursday, the Pirates put together three straight competitive games, culminating in a 4-1 victory today to split the series against the Brewers. After struggling through the first two innings where Brewers’ starter Brandon Woodruff struck out 5 of the first 6 batters,Continue reading “Oviedo Tosses Gem, Bucs Homer Thrice to Secure Series Split (50-61)”
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Brewers Blast Bucs, Take Series Opener 14-1 (48-60)
8/3/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Some games, you just get beat really, really, REALLY badly. Tonight was one of those games for the Bucs. Mitch Keller was shelled again, allowing 8 runs in 5 innings, as the Pirates dropped the first game in Milwaukee for their most lopsided loss of the season.Continue reading “Brewers Blast Bucs, Take Series Opener 14-1 (48-60)”
Know Your Enemy – July Edition
The division is still a dogfight at the top. There are scenarios that can develop yet where any of Cincinnati, Milwaukee, or Chicago could take this thing. The month of August will help to clear this up some, but there is a possibility that we get even less separation between the top 3 contenders. Join us again next month and we will find out what happened and who stood out!
Pirates Drop Rubber Match Behind Early Home Run, Late Misplays (39-44)
7/2/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The Pirates have been in a better place lately but struggled against their division foe as they dropped the final game of the homestand 6-3. Facing Colin Rea, the Pirates appeared to be very aggressive at the plate, swinging early and often. Nick Gonzales took a firstContinue reading “Pirates Drop Rubber Match Behind Early Home Run, Late Misplays (39-44)”
Pirates Storm Past Brewers, Walk-Off 8-7 Winners: (39-42)
The Pirates don’t feel the way they did just a week ago. They’re scoring runs. They’re scoring runs when they get down early. They’re scoring runs late in games to make things uncomfortable.
Know Your Enemy – June Edition
June was yet another confounding month in the NL Central. Three months of the season in the books and the only real constant is that Milwaukee is the most consistently performing team in the division.
Prospect Promotion News Overshadowed by Another Bucs Bullpen Blow-up (34-36)
6/18/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter A common thing happened today as the Pirates lost again, by a score of 5-2, their 6th straight and 2nd consecutive series being swept. A rare thing will happen tomorrow, however, as the Pirates 2021 first overall pick, Henry Davis, is expected to make his major leagueContinue reading “Prospect Promotion News Overshadowed by Another Bucs Bullpen Blow-up (34-36)”
Know Your Enemy – May Edition
The month of May saw several teams in the NL Central face some tough times, thus leading to a shakeup in the standings. While the month was forgettable for Pittsburgh, no one really took the bulls by the horn this month.
Know Your Enemy – April Edition
The first month of the season has come and gone and things have been…wild. Just like everyone predicted, the Pirates have the best record in not only the NL Central, but the entire National League.
Know Your Enemies – Preseason Edition
This piece represents volume 1 of a monthly series that focuses on how the Pirates competition in the NL Central is trending. Both from a prospect development and MLB product standpoint. Knowing where your team is headed, at least partially is about where your division mates are headed. Corey’s attention to detail on this stuff I think you’ll find intriguing. Enjoy!
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