8-7-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After dropping 4 of 6 since the Trade Deadline, the Pirates are slumping in the standings and looking for any semblance of production heading down the stretch. Even with playoff baseball well in the rearview window, competitive ball can still be played, and what better opponent to turnContinue reading “Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (60-55) at Pittsburgh Pirates (49-66)”
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Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (47-62) at Colorado Rockies (28-80)
8-1-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X Well, the 2025 trade deadline has come and gone, and the Pittsburgh Pirates look much different than they did just 24 hours ago. Ke’Bryan Hayes, Bailey Falter, Caleb Ferguson, David Bednar, Adam Frazier and technically Taylor Rogers are all out of the Pirates organization, while a slewContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (47-62) at Colorado Rockies (28-80)”
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)”
Series Preview: Pirates (1-3) at Rays (2-1)
3-31-25 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X The Bucs remain in the Sunshine State for series two of the 2025 season – this time, to square off with the Tampa Bay Rays. While Pittsburgh is coming off of a frustrating series against the Marlins, Tampa Bay is fresh off of a 2-1 series win versusContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (1-3) at Rays (2-1)”
Stuck in the Middle With You
3-24-25 – By Jud Verno – @JV_PITT on X Opening day is in sight. It’s close enough to smell the peanuts and hear someone shout one of my favorite sentences: “Cold beer here”. Soon, we’ll be putting on some sunscreen and dusting off our baseball gloves to take to the ballpark. We’ll be refreshing X dailyContinue reading “Stuck in the Middle With You”
Series Preview: Pirates (53-52) at Astros (55-50)
7-29-24 – By Drew Cagle – @cagles_bagels on X Another pivotal series awaits the Pirates, this time in Houston against an Astros team that has found its footing. Following a disappointing series loss in Arizona, the Bucs will look to salvage the road trip with a series win in Space City. Having not traveled toContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (53-52) at Astros (55-50)”
Series Preview: Cardinals (52-47) at Pirates (50-49)
7-22-24 – By Michael Castrignano –@412DoublePlay on X The Pirates and Cardinals meet for a three game series, each fresh off taking 2 of 3 from an NL East playoff contender and with some high stakes at play. They’ve taken vastly different routes to get where they are – with the Pirates relying on a youthContinue reading “Series Preview: Cardinals (52-47) at Pirates (50-49)”
How Deep Is Our Infield
1-10-23 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Last week, I looked at the outfield, breaking down the myriad of options and illustrating the options and difficulties at filling the three positions (four, counting bench player) on the grass. This week, we’re looking at the 5 guys around the diamond and how that expectsContinue reading “How Deep Is Our Infield”
Early Fireworks, Solid Bullpen Salvage Win Ahead of All Star Break (41-49)
7/9/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on TwitterBreaking out a bullpen game ahead of a 4-day break, Pirates managed to end the first half of the season on a high note, netting a 4-2 victory over the NL West leading Arizona Diamondbacks. Pittsburgh led off with Carmen Mlodzinski – who made his first start with theContinue reading “Early Fireworks, Solid Bullpen Salvage Win Ahead of All Star Break (41-49)”
Pirates Drop Rubber Match Behind Early Home Run, Late Misplays (39-44)
7/2/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The Pirates have been in a better place lately but struggled against their division foe as they dropped the final game of the homestand 6-3. Facing Colin Rea, the Pirates appeared to be very aggressive at the plate, swinging early and often. Nick Gonzales took a firstContinue reading “Pirates Drop Rubber Match Behind Early Home Run, Late Misplays (39-44)”
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