5-22-25 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Mike Burrows will make his 2025 debut with the Pirates after a strong past few outings down at Indianapolis, certainly earning a spot in this rotation. Opposing him will see Aaron Civale, who returns to the mound today after spending much of the first two months of theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: See You Soon, Civale”
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Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (24-26) at Pittsburgh Pirates (17-33)
5-22-2025 – By Josh Booth – @bridge2buctober on X Milwaukee comes to town after winning a series against the struggling Baltimore Orioles. The Brewers had a good enough April, going 16-11. But so far in May, they are 8-11. They also dropped their 4 games in March. They have not been more than 2 games over .500Continue reading “Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (24-26) at Pittsburgh Pirates (17-33)”
Starter Spotlight: Change Things Up On Martinez
5-20-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Mired in the midst of arguably their worst season over nearly 75 years, the Pirates BADLY need a change. Instead, they will continue their series against Cincinnati as Nick Martinez toes the rubber for the Reds. After accepting a Qualifying Offer from Cincinnati this past off-season, Martinez isContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Change Things Up On Martinez”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Sure, Fire Cherington, but the Damage is Done
The Pittsburgh Pirates face significant challenges this season, mainly their offensive struggles and injuries, leading to doubts about their rebuild strategy and roster decisions.
Starter Spotlight: Nick At Night
5-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With both teams surging in drastically different directions, the Pirates welcome the Reds and former Pirate draft pick in lefty Nick Lodolo, who will be making his tenth start on the year as he comes into today with a 3.42 ERA through his first 52.2 innings pitched. LodoloContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Nick At Night”
Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (24-24) at Pittsburgh Pirates (15-32)
5-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X While each team was part of a weekend rivalry sweep, things were certainly sunnier in Ohio for the Reds than in Philly for the Pirates. The Reds are riding a 4-game winning streak while the Bucs lost 5 of 6 in their road trip this past week and hopeContinue reading “Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (24-24) at Pittsburgh Pirates (15-32)”
Starter Spotlight: Hit ‘Em If You’re Abel
5-18-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X It’s been a windy road to the bigs for Phillies pitcher Mick Abel, who was a first round pick and surged through the Phils system before stagnating due to injuries and inconsistency as he spent parts of the past three seasons at the top minor league affiliate beforeContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Hit ‘Em If You’re Abel”
Starter Spotlight: Pop A Wheeler
5-17-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The 2024 Cy Young runner-up, Zack Wheeler is looking to claim the crown this season as he enters with a 2.95 ERA, an NL-best 0.91 WHIP and a sharp 4-1 record over his first 58 innings pitched. The Bucs and Wheeler matched up multiple times over the years,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Pop A Wheeler”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (15-29) at Philadelphia Phillies (25-18)
5-16-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X While most fans of the team don’t feel there is much of a rivalry between the two Keystone state squads, it’ll be an east-versus-west weekend between the Battlin’ Bucs and the Phightin’ Phils in the City of Brotherly Love. The Pirates face an NL East team for the thirdContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (15-29) at Philadelphia Phillies (25-18)”
Starter Spotlight: Southpaw Suarez
5-16-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a string season where Phillies starter Ranger Suarez posted a 3.46 ERA through 150.2 innings pitched, the limber lefty is looking to leap to another level. A recurring lower back strain delayed his start to the season but after a rough first outing, Suarez displayed some ofContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Southpaw Suarez”
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