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Starter Spotlight: Between a Rocker and a Hard Place

6-21-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After a tough opposing starter in multi-Cy Young winner, the Bucs will hope they can have more success against a struggling starter in Kumar Rocker, who has tossed 28.1 major league innings this year with a 7.31 ERA and 1.69 WHIP entering the day. The rookie Rocker hasContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Between a Rocker and a Hard Place”

We Have to Talk About David Bednar

David Bednar’s season turnaround is impressive. However, trading him could benefit the Pirates, as they need offensive players and may gain value while avoiding extensions.

The Pirates Handling of Carmen Mlodzinski in 2025 Deserves to be Examined

The post discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ puzzling decisions regarding pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski, analyzing the timing and implications of his role changes and potential future contributions.

Starter Spotlight: Holton Out Hope

6-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates have already dropped 5 of 6 on the road trip but are hoping to avoid being swept in game 2 of the double-header in Detroit, who projects to be another lefty to start in Tyler Holton. Holton enters play with a 4.09 ERA over 33 inningsContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Holton Out Hope”

Starter Spotlight: Skubal-Dooby Doo!

6-18-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After struggling to piece together much against Casey Mize yesterday, the Pirates will have an even tougher challenge today in defending AL Cy Young-winner, Tarik Skubal. Selected 254 picks after yesterday’s starter in the 2018 MLB Draft, Skubal has been inarguably the best starting pitcher in MLB theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Skubal-Dooby Doo!”

Starter Spotlight: Les Mizerables

6-17-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After another series of ineffective offensive output, the Pirates will have at least one day more of strong pitching against as they are facing the Tigers and starter Casey Mize, who enters today with a 6-2 record and a 2.95 ERA through 61 innings pitched. The former firstContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Les Mizerables”

Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – There’s Just Not Enough There

The Pirates face struggles despite strong pitching, with Bryan Reynolds needing a reset for improved offense. Potential changes in management and roster could shape future success.

Starter Spotlight: Should We Colin The Rea-inforcements?

6-15-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Is it time for the calvary to arrive? Do we even have a calvary? After scoring just 5 runs in the first 3 games, the Pirates need to dig deep and find a way to break out some more offense with Mitch Keller on the bump opposing CubsContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Should We Colin The Rea-inforcements?”

Starter Spotlight: Boy, Oh Boyd!

6-14-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh managed to squeak out an extra-innings victory against the Cubbies and will try to get another win today facing lefty veteran Matthew Boyd for the 2nd time this year. The journeyman southpaw is in his 11th MLB season and, so far, is playing some of his bestContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Boy, Oh Boyd!”