The Pittsburgh Pirates are entering the final stretch of the 2024 season with a chance to knock the Cardinals out of playoff contention. Key injuries and player performance are notable factors.
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Starter Spotlight: Andre The Cardinal
9-16-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Entering the final two weeks of the season, the Pirates face off against division-rival Cardinals and a starter who has had their number this season in Andre Pallante. In his previous two outings against the Bucs this season, Pallante went 7 innings of 4-hit, 1-run ball on JulyContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Andre The Cardinal”
Starter Spotlight: Last Song
9-15-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Hoping to avoid a sweep by the rolling the Royals, the Pirates face off against Brady Singer in the final game of the series today while the 6’5 righty has a 9-10 record on the season but a 3.42 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 163.1 innings pitched. HisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Last Song”
Starter Spotlight: Wacha, Wacha
9-14-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After a rough start to the weekend series, the Pirates will look to rebound against former divisional foe in Michael Wacha. Wacha has played Pittsburgh 18 times in his career with a 3.68 ERA through 95.1 innings – though that’s not including his performance in Game 4 ofContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Wacha, Wacha”
Starter Spotlight: Into The Marsh
9-13-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Kansas City Royals roll into town with October games on the horizon for the upstart midwestern squad. Fortunately, the Pirates will avoid Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo this weekend – both of whom are having solid seasons – but will face off against sophomore starter, Alec Marsh.Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Into The Marsh”
Slow & Steady Improvement Didn’t Produce the Fan Reaction this Team Assumed it Would
The Pittsburgh Pirates face a challenging end to their season and fans hold varying expectations, but the team aims for internal improvement amid scrutiny.
Series Preview: Kansas City Royals (80-67) at Pittsburgh Pirates (70-76)
9-13-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates have been on a bit of a hot streak, winning 4 straight games including their first series sweep since before the All Star Break – though, the visiting Kansas City Royals have won 5 of their last 7 following a 7-game losing streak. The Royals haveContinue reading “Series Preview: Kansas City Royals (80-67) at Pittsburgh Pirates (70-76)”
Starter Spotlight: Bermudez, Bahamas, Come On Sweep The Marlins
9-11-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates have only successfully swept one team in a 3-game series this season, taking all three games against the Chicago White Sox prior to the All Star break. However, they won all 4 games when they faced the Marlins in Miami to start the year and areContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Bermudez, Bahamas, Come On Sweep The Marlins”
The Pirates Never Fail to Make Me Ask Questions
The Pirates face challenges managing their young pitchers for playoffs while stretching them out. Rotation’s shuffling creates issues. Next year might be easier.
Starter Spotlight: Holler For Oller
9-10-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With a chance to seize a series win today, the Pirates elect to throw a bullpen game against opposing starter, Adam Oller, who was initially a 20th round draft pick by Pittsburgh in 2016. Entering play today with a 4.15 ERA over 4 starts with the Marlins thisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Holler For Oller”
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