7-21-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After another rough series this weekend, the Pirates will try to rebound – but after losing three straight to one of the worst teams in baseball, they’ll have to face off against of one of the best as they welcome the Tigers to the Steel City with JackContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Flare For Dramatics”
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Series Preview: Detroit Tigers (60-40) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61)
7-21-2025 – By Drew Cagle – @_dcagle on X It’s hard to argue that the Pittsburgh Pirates have been in a lower spot than they are at the moment. A weekend series sweep at the hands of the lowly Chicago White Sox has spirits at a season-low on the North Shore. In come the American League-leadingContinue reading “Series Preview: Detroit Tigers (60-40) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61)”
Uncertainty is the Enemy of Progress
The Pirates face critical decisions: pursue a full rebuild or make adjustments for immediate improvement. Ownership frustrations and future strategy impact the team’s direction significantly.
Starter Spotlight: A Civale War
7-20-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking to avoid being swept at home by one of the only teams worse than them in the standings was not how the Pirates likely envisioned this series going but, here we are. After allowing 10 runs in each of the first two games this weekend, the BucsContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Civale War”
Starter Spotlight: Not In Our Houser
7-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After getting dog-walked in the game last night, the Pirates will try to wash it off and figure out how to defend their turf as they pivot to facing their next opposing pitcher in long-time Brewer, Adrian Houser. Houser, who spent nine seasons in the Milwaukee organization, entersContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Not In Our Houser”
Starter Spotlight: Load The Cannon
7-18-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X This team BADLY needed a breather heading into the All Star Break as many of the key offensive pieces – namely, Bryan Reynolds – have been struggling to hit in the first half of the season. They likely will be eager to face a team which has beenContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Load The Cannon”
Series Preview: Chicago White Sox (32-65) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-58)
7-18-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X It’s a “battle of the bads” as two of the worst teams in MLB will face off to open the second half of the MLB season with the Pittsburgh Pirates hosting the Chicago White Sox this weekend. While the White Sox had no aspirations for success in 2025,Continue reading “Series Preview: Chicago White Sox (32-65) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-58)”
The Pittsburgh Pirates Second Half is a Fork in the Road
The Pirates face critical decisions: pursue a full rebuild or make adjustments for immediate improvement. Ownership frustrations and future strategy impact the team’s direction significantly.
Pirates add infielder Cam Devanney from Royals in trade for Adam Frazier
7-16-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates and general manager Ben Cherington began their assumed busy trade deadline period over the next few weeks on Wednesday, adding infielder Cam Devanney from the Kansas City Royals for utility-man Adam Frazier. Frazier, 33 returns to the Royals after spending the entirety of theContinue reading “Pirates add infielder Cam Devanney from Royals in trade for Adam Frazier”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – New Blood Meets Bad Blood
The Pirates struggle to adapt their offensive approach, while young talents like Edward Florentino and Konnor Griffin offer hope for the future amid significant changes in baseball.
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