7-13-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Entering the final game before the All Star Break, the Pirates are badly in need of a win as they have lost 8 straight and are in danger of back-to-back-to-back sweeps on the road. Opposing them today hoping to finish their fate is Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Some ASMR For SWR”
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Starter Spotlight: Sands of Time
7-12-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After yet another poor offensive showing, the Pirates will see a bullpen game in the second match of the weekend series with Cole Sands up first to face the bumbling Bucco bats with Travis Adams likely to follow in a bulk innings role. Sands is typically a SIRPContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Sands of Time”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-56) at Minnesota Twins (45-48)
7-11-2025 – By Drew Cagle – @_dcagle on X In search of a win to snap their six-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates continue their road trip into the Twin Cities for a three-game set with the Minnesota Twins. Last time out, the Buccos took one on the chin from the Kansas City Royals. Despite keepingContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-56) at Minnesota Twins (45-48)”
Starter Spotlight: This Offense Needs A Cup of Joe
7-11-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Another road series, another sweep as the Pirates offense continues to look like it needs a cold brew to start the game. Can the Buccos find success on the road? They head next to the Twin Cities to face the Minnesota newest minted All Star, Joe Ryan, who hasContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: This Offense Needs A Cup of Joe”
2025 First Round Options
The 2025 MLB Draft features deep talent, with the Pirates holding the 6th pick. Various prospects are explored, including notable college arms and high school hitters.
Starter Spotlight: Kris-tal Clear
7-9-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Offensive woes persist for the Bucs as the Pirates will hope to avoid being swept for a second straight series today as they finish the Royals series up against southpaw Kris Bubic. Bubic has quietly been one of the better pitchers in MLB this season with the 7thContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Kris-tal Clear”
Starter Spotlight: There Lugo Again
7-8-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Although they were not able to secure a win, the Pirates broke out of their streak of posting zeros on the scoreboard. Now, they’ll look to take another step with a victory today as they face veteran Seth Lugo, who is 6-5 with a 2.65 ERA over hisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: There Lugo Again”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Adjust, Adapt, and Overcome
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.
Starter Spotlight: Need Runs? I Noah Guy
7-7-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Mariners held the Bucs at bay but they can’t go run-less forever, right? Heading to Kansas City to face the Royals and rookie breakout southpaw, Noah Cameron. Entering today with a very strong 2.56 ERA through 56.1 innings, Cameron was a 7th round pick out of theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Need Runs? I Noah Guy”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-53) at Kansas City Royals (43-48)
7-7-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X Well, baseball comes at you fast, and for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the game of baseball turned cruel for them on their trip to Seattle. Pittsburgh has been making some history as of late, on the good side, up until this series versus the Mariners, where the historyContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-53) at Kansas City Royals (43-48)”
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