4-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates turned in a too-little, too-late offensive outburst last night but will try to get more done against the starting pitcher today as Paul Skenes will look to oppose visiting veteran righty, Ben Lively. Now in his second season with Cleveland, Lively is coming off a career-best yearContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Very Lively Pitch Mix”
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Cleveland Guardians (9-9) at Pittsburgh Pirates (8-12)
The Pirates and Guardians, closely matched teams, face challenges with injuries and inconsistent performances, especially in pitching and offensive output, as they prepare for their series.
Starter Spotlight: Louie, Louie!
4-18-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the Pirates welcome the Cleveland Guardians to town this weekend, they’ll be seeing the return of Luis Ortiz, who was traded to Cleveland this past offseason as part of the Spencer Horowitz deal. Ortiz was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2018, working his way throughContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Louie, Louie!”
Starter Spotlight: The Williams To Win
4-17-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Offense broke out yesterday behind a solo shot by Henry Davis and a grand slam by Oneil Cruz, the latter of which followed a benches-clearing incident involving a certain glove-tossing pitcher, the bats are showing signs of life. Can they continue it and secure a series victory? They’llContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: The Williams To Win”
Starter Spotlight: Try To Park-er One
4-16-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the offense slumped once again last night, the team will look to turn the page as they face Nationals lefty Mitchell Parker, who has had a strong start to his 2025 campaign. Parker had an inconsistent rookie season last year with a 4.29 ERA over 151 inningsContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Try To Park-er One”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – NL Central Basement
The Pirates struggle offensively, sitting last in the NL Central due to underperformance, injuries, and a poor hitting philosophy that fails to adapt during games.
Series Preview: Nationals (6-9) at Pirates (5-11)
4-14-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading back home after the road series in Cincinnati, the Pirates welcome a third straight sub-.500 team with hopes to jump start the offense. The Nationals are coming off dropping a series on the road to the Miami Marlins but had won series against each the Los AngelesContinue reading “Series Preview: Nationals (6-9) at Pirates (5-11)”
Starter Spotlight: Oh, Lord, We Need Some Runs
4-14-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Prayers from fans have gone unanswered as Pirates appear steadfast in maintaining the worst offense in MLB. With Paul Skenes on the mound, you feel like maybe there’s a chance, but you HAVE to score runs and that’s been the hang-up for this squad. Today’s matchup welcomes theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Oh, Lord, We Need Some Runs”
Starter Spotlight: Greene With Envy
4-13-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X This offense is tough to watch against normal pitching but going up against Hunter Greene today – who finished 8th in Cy Young voting last season – is a whole different animal. This team has shown a complete inability to hit anything so maybe facing one of theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Greene With Envy”
Starter Spotlight: All Abbott Andrew
4-12-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X In a southpaw showdown today, Andrew Heaney will face Andrew Abbott, who is making his 2025 debut. A left shoulder strain ended his 2024 campaign prematurely and delayed his start to this season as well but the 2021 2nd round pick is back and eager to pick upContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: All Abbott Andrew”
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