Here’s the truth about Mitch though, he’s a guy who had that in him, but he hasn’t shown it consistently. He’s a starting pitcher who has handled a volume of innings and managed to keep his arm healthy enough to do so. And eventually he’ll serve as a homegrown veteran member of a young rotation.
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Prayers for Priester
1-16-24 – By Michael Castrignano– @412DoublePlay on X As the Pittsburgh Pirates headed into an off-season with heightened expectations, a key need for this team was clearly starting pitching. It makes sense as the team DESPERATELY needed arms in the rotation over the last two months of the season. Mitch Keller and Johan Oviedo tookContinue reading “Prayers for Priester”
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)”
Trade Deadline: A Yearly Tradition Continues in Pittsburgh
You’ve watched Carlos Santana play an excellent first base all year. You’ve watched him bat cleanup all season long. You’ve heard Derek Shelton as recently as last week talk about how very important it has been and is to have someone like Carlos Santana in the locker room and dugout.
Then you watch him traded for an 18 year old kid named Jhonny Severino.
Keller Struggles Again as Pirates Lose 7-5 (43-56)
7/23/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter With a chance to win their first series in over 3 weeks, sending All-Star Mitch Keller to face former Pirate and struggling southpaw, Tyler Anderson, seemed like a favorable matchup for Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, there have been very few favorable days for the Bucs this season – though,Continue reading “Keller Struggles Again as Pirates Lose 7-5 (43-56)”
Dodgers Down Battered Bucs 5-2 (39-45)
7/3/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Heading out west for a series in Los Angeles, certainly a challenge for any team. Even when the Dodgers are “bad,” they’re still a good team. They still have a top 5 payroll in baseball, a number of starters in the All Star Game, multiple former MVPsContinue reading “Dodgers Down Battered Bucs 5-2 (39-45)”
Cutch Hits 2K and Keller has 7 Ks as Bucs Best Mets 2-1 (34-30)
6/11/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter 14 years and 7 days. Five different teams. Overcoming injuries and moving primarily into a DH-role. Now, Andrew McCutchen joins the 2,000 hit club as its 290th member. McCutchen notched his 1,999th hit on Friday night on a third inning, infield-single to shortstop. He wasn’t able toContinue reading “Cutch Hits 2K and Keller has 7 Ks as Bucs Best Mets 2-1 (34-30)”
Keller Ks Os, Pirates Win 4-0 (22-19)
5/14/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Mitch Keller Day is becoming a National Holiday in Pittsburgh as he once again plays stopper for the Pirates, turning in another fantastic start following his complete game shutout last Monday. The Pirates managed to get on the board early as Carlos Santana hit a slow groundContinue reading “Keller Ks Os, Pirates Win 4-0 (22-19)”
Keller, Castro Bust Bucs Out of Slump as Pirates Win 2-0 (21-15)
5/8/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Free from the bombardment of the AL East teams, the Pirates managed to finally find success against a familiar foe. After sweeping the Rockies a few short weeks ago, Pirates were able to break out of their slump behind a stellar start from Mitch Keller and aContinue reading “Keller, Castro Bust Bucs Out of Slump as Pirates Win 2-0 (21-15)”
Cards Salvage Series Split as Bucs Lose 5-4 (9-7)
4/16/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Pirates led 3-1 going to the bottom of the 6th inning with just 12 outs remaining between them and a rare series victory over the rival Cardinals but they just couldn’t hold it, falling to St. Louis in 10 innings. The Bucs notched 7 hits and 2Continue reading “Cards Salvage Series Split as Bucs Lose 5-4 (9-7)”
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