9-20-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading into the weekend series in Cincinnati, the Pirates will face Nick Martinez again, who started against the Bucs in their August 25th matchup, pitching 3 innings and allowed 2 runs (1 earned) off 5 hits with no walks and one strikeout. This was a spot-start for Martinez,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Shaken Martinez”
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Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (72-81) at Cincinnati Reds (74-80)
9-20-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Two teams with post-season ambitions in the spring are now locked in the race to the bottom of the NL Central division this week with the Cincinnati Reds hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates for a weekend series. Both teams are coming off rough series losses, with the Pirates droppingContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (72-81) at Cincinnati Reds (74-80)”
Starter Spotlight: Fedde Wap
9-19-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X In danger of getting swept in the 4-game series and clinching a sixth straight losing season, the Pirates will face-off against Erick Fedde. A former first round pick by the Washington Nationals in 2014, Fedde, who joined the Cardinals via a mid-season trade from the White Sox, struggledContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Fedde Wap”
When a Bullpen is This Historically Bad, Almost Nothing Else Matters
The Pirates bullpen has significantly underperformed this season, yielding poor stats, lost opportunities, and overall disappointing results, creating anxiety for fans regarding game outcomes.
Get To Work With Cook and Yorke
9-19-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With an offense that has been largely ineffective all season, it has been a breath of fresh air to call up two of our top position player prospects in Nick Yorke and Billy Cook. Sure, they weren’t developed by this organization, per se, with Cook coming over fromContinue reading “Get To Work With Cook and Yorke”
Before Signing 1 Free Agent, Here’s What I’d Do with this Pirates Team
Gary Morgan details a hypothetical plan to revamp the Pittsburgh Pirates, focusing on budget, player decisions, coaching changes, and ambitious playoff goals over the next decade.
Starter Spotlight: Sonny With A Chance of Fastballs
9-18-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After dropping the first two games of the series, the Pirates will next send Jake Woodford against 2023 AL Cy Young runner-up, Sonny Gray – who last faced Pittsburgh on June 12th tossing 7 frames of 4-hit, 1-run ball walking 1 while striking out 9 Bucs batters. GrayContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Sonny With A Chance of Fastballs”
An Early Look at Potential Free Agent Targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates, out of postseason contention, face a crucial offseason targeting players like Alex Bregman and Christian Walker to address their roster needs.
Starter Spotlight: Lynn Again
9-17-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Old man Lance Lynn has tormented the Pirates over the years despite his below average stats and stuff. That has continued in his return to the Red Birds this year as he started the game against the Pirates on 6/13 where the Cardinals won 4-3, and on 7/23,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Lynn Again”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Winding Down
Pittsburgh baseball season ending; dissatisfaction over team’s uninspired play; suggestion to watch minor league games; discussing offseason changes; NL Central player performance; unclear managerial future; team rankings stagnant, signaling need for change.
Steel City Pirates 