7-19-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading home for Yinzerpalooza to host the Phillies after the break and, while we won’t have to face some of the big members of their rotation, we are leading off against their mainstay in stalwart Aaron Nola, who has built an impressive track record of success over hisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: No Love From Nola”
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The Long Road Ahead
7-18-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X I won’t lie, it’s been nice taking the past few days off from writing and (for the most part) baseball stuff. But, starting tomorrow, baseball is back in action and your Pittsburgh Pirates have a 48-48 record, sitting just 1.5 games back of the final wild card spot.Continue reading “The Long Road Ahead”
Steel City Pirates Q&A – All Star Break Questions…
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Breaking down each Pirates offensive position group at the All-Star break
As the 2024 MLB All-Star break arrives, the Pittsburgh Pirates are in contention despite weaknesses at catcher and in the outfield requiring attention.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – All Star Break
The Pirates team, currently 48-48, faces fan scrutiny and pitching surplus. Considerations for draft picks, Paul Skenes’ extension, and playoff contention arise. Exciting baseball times in Pittsburgh.
MLB Draft Deep Dive: Utilizing Sim Scores for Player Comparisons – Joe Boyd
7-15-24 – By Joe Boyd – @Joe_Boyd11 on Twitter Fangraphs was a bit late to the game to update their MLB Draft rankings/scouting grades this year. So the COMPS article is more of a retrospective look at the Bucco picks for the draft rather than a more speculative piece. With the 9th overall pick, the Pittsburgh PiratesContinue reading “MLB Draft Deep Dive: Utilizing Sim Scores for Player Comparisons – Joe Boyd”
2024 MLB Draft Day 1 Lightning Recap
7-15-24 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X After months of lead up and a seemingly never ending stream of mock drafts, hypotheticals, and fan “wish lists,” Day 1 of the 2024 MLB Entry Draft has come and gone. On the first day of the event the Pittsburgh Pirates made three selections, picks 9, 37, &Continue reading “2024 MLB Draft Day 1 Lightning Recap”
The Pittsburgh Pirates are .500 at the All Star Break, First Time Since 2016
The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown improvement, with strong pitching and a developing offense, bringing them to a .500 record. Despite needing help, they have potential for a playoff push.
Starter Spotlight: Ready To Shuster The Door With A Kuhl Sweep
7-13-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X That title is a reach but here we go. The Pirates finally broke through with their first 3-game win streak in over 4 months but can they get their first series sweep since March? Starting in what is probably an opener role for the White Sox today isContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Ready To Shuster The Door With A Kuhl Sweep”
Bubba Chandler and Termarr Johnson participate in MLB Futures Game
7-13-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X With Paul Skenes dominating MLB and starting for the National League in the 2024 All-Star Game, much of the focus has been on the 22-year old phenom, but alongside Bryan Reynolds, the duo aren’t the only members of the Pirates organization getting recognition during the All-StarContinue reading “Bubba Chandler and Termarr Johnson participate in MLB Futures Game”
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