Gary Morgan discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ current struggles, potential trade strategies, and the importance of retaining key players like Paul Skenes without initiating another rebuild.
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Starter Spotlight: Blackburn After Reading
6-28-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After an offensive outburst to open the series, the Pirates will look to continue the hot hitting against long-time Athletics arm, Paul Blackburn, who has been thrust back into the Mets rotation as injuries to starters pile up. Acquired from the A’s at last year’s trade deadline, BlackburnContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Blackburn After Reading”
Starter Spotlight: Ew, David!
6-27-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Back home in Pittsburgh, the Pirates welcome the NL East-leading Mets and lefty David Peterson, who enters with a strong 2.98 ERA through his first 90.2 innings pitched over his first 15 starts of the season. The Bucs last faced Peterson on May 12, where he stifled the PiratesContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Ew, David!”
Series Preview: New York Mets (48-34) at Pittsburgh Pirates (32-50)
6-27-2025 – By Josh Poe – @DaRealHanYolo on X The Pirates welcome the New York Mets to PNC Park this weekend. Pittsburgh will look to right the ship after four straight series losses. The Mets are somewhat in the same boat as they have been struggling lately as well. New York 3-10 over their last 13Continue reading “Series Preview: New York Mets (48-34) at Pittsburgh Pirates (32-50)”
Starter Spotlight: Business of Misiorowski
6-25-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates are in the business of misery but still have the chance at a series victory if they can prevail against rock-star rookie, Jacob Misiorowski who enters play today with a pristine 2-0 record, a 1.64 ERA and 0.55 WHIP. After surging through the minor leagues overContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Business of Misiorowski”
Starter Spotlight: Five Nights At Freddy Peralta’s
6-24-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After claiming victory yesterday, the Pirates will shift their focus to a very familiar face in today’s game as they will take on Freddy Peralta in his 24th game against the Bucs – the most of any opponent for the veteran righty. Peralta has been a picture ofContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Five Nights At Freddy Peralta’s”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Mediocrity is Not a Goal
Ben Cherington’s tenure struggles reflect a misguided focus on mediocrity, hindering player development while underusing analytics, ultimately necessitating a change for the Pirates’ future success.
Starter Spotlight: No, This is Patrick!
6-23-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After getting a rare offensive breakout in their game yesterday, the Bucs will look to keep the magic alive on the road as they travel to face the Brewers and rookie starter, Chad Patrick. The 26-year old righty has a 3-7 record with a 3.50 ERA and 1.28Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: No, This is Patrick!”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (31-48) at Milwaukee Brewers (43-35)
6-23-2025 – By Drew Cagle – @_dcagle on X I’m back on for an NL Central preview, and apparently so are the Buccos’ bats. After a resounding 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday at PNC Park, the team hits the road to do battle with the wild-card Milwaukee Brewers. Pittsburgh is looking for aContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (31-48) at Milwaukee Brewers (43-35)”
Starter Spotlight: Not A Leiter-Weight
6-22-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X When the Pirates had the 1st overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, there wasn’t a runaway favorite selection. Sure, there were some high-upside high school bats like Marcelo Mayer and Jordan Lawler but there were multiple outlets predicting the Pirates to take the Vanderbilt righty, Jack Leiter.Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Not A Leiter-Weight”
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