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Series Preview: Miami Marlins (54-89) at Pittsburgh Pirates (67-76)

9-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X It’s been a race to the bottom for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and visiting Miami Marlins, though both have shown up a bit more as of late with each team having won 4 of their last 7 games. Both teams have a bottom-of-the-barrel offense as the Pirates rankContinue reading “Series Preview: Miami Marlins (54-89) at Pittsburgh Pirates (67-76)”

Starter Spotlight: Ring The Bellozo

9-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After splitting a 4-game set with the Nationals, the Pirates will welcome the Miami Marlins to town. Their rotation has been ravaged by injuries throughout the year with rookie righty, Valente Bellozo, making his 10th start for the Fish, entering with a 3.78 ERA and 2-2 record overContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Ring The Bellozo”

Starter Spotlight: Secure The Split

9-8-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After dropping both games of a double-header yesterday, the Bucs will try to salvage a series split today against veteran lefty Patrick Corbin. Corbin has been arguably the worst pitcher in MLB over the past few years as his 5.41 ERA and 5.64 xERA are both the highestContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Secure The Split”

Starter Spotlight: Get Out Of Park-er

9-7-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Lefty number 2 on this weekend as the Pirates face off against another rookie southpaw in Mitchell Parker, who has a 4.27 ERA with 117 strikeouts and 35 walks over his 132.2 frames pitched this season. Hopefully, they fare better than game 1 today. He works with aContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Get Out Of Park-er”

Good Intentions, Poor Results; A Story About Wanting Things Both Ways

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: Love Herz

9-6-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking to build off momentum from a series-opening win last night, the Pirates will face southpaw DJ Herz tonight, who enters with a 2-7 record and 4.09 ERA through 70.1 MLB innings this season. But that is a bit deceiving as he’s improved over time and underlying numbersContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Love Herz”

Series Preview: Nationals (62-77) at Pirates (65-74)

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently faced the Chicago Cubs, but the story is the no-hit game. Now, they prepare for a series against the Washington Nationals. Players’ recent performances and key injuries are also highlighted.

Starter Spotlight: Irked By Irvin/Wake Up With Jake

9-5-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Emotions are mixed after a series win over the Cubs was overshadowed by being no-hit in the final game in Chicago. But the team heads back home to Pittsburgh and will welcome the upstart Nationals and a open up with Jake Irvin. Irvin enters tonight’s game with aContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Irked By Irvin/Wake Up With Jake”

A Simple Pirates Question with a Not So Simple Answer

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ progress since 2019 is mixed. While the starting rotation and bullpen have improved, the offense still needs work. Overall, there’s potential for growth.