8-2-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Didn’t we JUST do this? Alright, run it back! Back in Pittsburgh to welcome the SCORCHING Diamondbacks, the Pirates will get a rematch with Brandon Pfaadt – who came out victorious despite allowing 5 runs off 7 hits through 6 innings in the game last Saturday. Pfaadt workedContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: What the Pfaadt?”
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Series Preview: Diamondbacks (58-51) at Pirates (55-53)
8-2-24 – By Michael Castrignano– – @412DoublePlay on X Heading back home after a solid road trip, the Pirates will look to gain ground on one of the teams whom they just faced and who still sits just ahead of them in the playoff race in the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona has been on a TEAR lately, winningContinue reading “Series Preview: Diamondbacks (58-51) at Pirates (55-53)”
Pittsburgh Pirates Rebuild: From Evolution to Revolution
Gary Morgan reflects on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ team evolution since 2019, highlighting key player movements and the gradual progress of the roster rebuilding process.
Starter Spotlight: Elevate Valdez
7-31-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh looks for a potential sweep today in Houston but the pitching matchup is going to be a challenge as Bucs send out recent call-up Jake Woodford to go up against Astros ace, Framber Valdez. Valdez is a workhorse for the Houston rotation over the past few seasons,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Elevate Valdez”
Well Pirates, I Guess There’s Only One Thing Left to Do…
The trade deadline has passed, new players are acclimating. The team’s history and potential are discussed, emphasizing the focus on the present journey.
Analysis on Every Pittsburgh Pirates trade deadline move
7-31-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and honestly, it played out about how everyone expected. The sellers market was strongly outweighed by the buyers market, making for a intriguing deadline with plenty of teams adding and not as many subtracting. Miami traded prettyContinue reading “Analysis on Every Pittsburgh Pirates trade deadline move”
Starter Spotlight: Take Down Brown
7-30-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Astros surprised the Pirates with a bullpen game after yesterday’s announced starter, Jake Bloss, was traded to the Blue Jays earlier in the afternoon. It seems far less likely that happens again today as the Astros will send out surging second-year starter, Hunter Brown. After a disastrous rookieContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Take Down Brown”
Pirates Acquire Lefty Reliever Jalen Beeks from Colorado
The Pirates seek improvement through pitching despite struggling to score runs. The addition of Jalen Beeks brings potential, but transforming Beeks may be challenging. Aroldis Chapman’s future remains uncertain.
Pirates Strike A Deal With Boston
7-29-2024 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X The Pittsburgh Pirates have swung their first deal at the 2024 trade deadline. In a somewhat rare, “prospect for prospect” trade, the Pirates are sending starting pitcher Quinn Priester to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for middle infielder, Nick Yorke. Pirates fans have just begunContinue reading “Pirates Strike A Deal With Boston”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Deadline Eve
The Pirates face challenges with the deadline approaching. Players show resilience. Management needs to make strategic moves for the team’s future. A trade is made for prospect development. Baseball goes on.
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