As the MLB trade deadline approaches, uncertainty surrounds the team’s future and leadership. Key players like Henry Davis and David Bednar face crucial decisions impacting 2026.
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Starter Spotlight: Whisenhunting Fastballs
7-28-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates wrapped up a winning home stand but, given their shortfalls on the road, optimism may be low until they return to PNC next week. Still, they head out to the west coast to face the San Francisco Giants and southpaw starter Carson Whisenhunt, who will makeContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Whisenhunting Fastballs”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (44-63) at San Francisco Giants (54-52)
7-28-2025 – By Josh Poe – @DaRealHanYolo on X The Pirates travel to San Francisco to take on the Giants for three games this week. The Bucs will look to continue their nice little stretch as they are 5-1 over their last six games, which is impressive considering how poorly they entered and exited the All-StarContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (44-63) at San Francisco Giants (54-52)”
Starter Spotlight: Zac, Zac Zac and GONE!
7-27-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Despite not getting a ton of offense yesterday, the Bucs got enough to secure a win and now are in position for a series win and a winning homestand – a surprising outcome given the sweep courtesy of the White Sox last weekend. The final starter of theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Zac, Zac Zac and GONE!”
Starter Spotlight: Oh, Merrill!
7-26-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh continues to struggle finding consistency at the plate this season following their 24th 1-run loss and 14th time getting shutout on the season. Today, they will look for redemption as they face Snakes starter, Merrill Kelly, who has quietly been one of the better pitchers in theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Oh, Merrill!”
Starter Spotlight: Toss The Ryne
7-25-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Refreshed after the off-day, the Pirates look to wrap up their home-stand against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Ryne Nelson on the docket to start today. Nelson has bounced between the rotation and bullpen for the Snakes this season as he makes his 12th start of the season andContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Toss The Ryne”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (42-61) at Arizona Diamondbacks (50-53)
7-25-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates, for better, and definitely for worse, have been an enigma this year. Coming out of the All-Star break, Pittsburgh dropped all three games to the Chicago White Sox on Yinzerpalooza weekend, something that felt like another new low for a franchise that recently fellContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (42-61) at Arizona Diamondbacks (50-53)”
Starter Spotlight: Turn Up The Heat and Melt Melton
7-23-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following strong pitching and hitting in the first two games against Detroit, the Pirates are poised for a potential series sweep against the Tigers if they can keep hot and overcome the MLB debut of today’s starter, Troy Melton. The Tigers 10th ranked prospect (per MLB Pipeline) wasContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Turn Up The Heat and Melt Melton”
Starter Spotlight: Size Up Mize
7-22-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After another elite performance from Paul Skenes, the Pirates finally got back in the win column and look to keep that momentum going tonight with the next Tigers starter, Casey Mize. The Pirates faced him last month in Detroit and, while they didn’t look completely overmatched, Mize postedContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Size Up Mize”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Bottom of the Barrel
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Pirates are likely to trade several players, preparing for a focus on 2026 while addressing team dynamics and leadership issues.
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