8-9-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following another comeback win last night, the Pirates are looking to build on the momentum as they look to secure a series win today against starter Nick Martinez, who enters with a 9-9 record on the year, 4.66 ERA and 1.21 WHIP over 129.1 innings of work. WhileContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Little Nicky”
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Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (60-55) at Pittsburgh Pirates (49-66)
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)”
Starter Spotlight: Change Things Up On Martinez
5-20-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Mired in the midst of arguably their worst season over nearly 75 years, the Pirates BADLY need a change. Instead, they will continue their series against Cincinnati as Nick Martinez toes the rubber for the Reds. After accepting a Qualifying Offer from Cincinnati this past off-season, Martinez isContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Change Things Up On Martinez”
Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (24-24) at Pittsburgh Pirates (15-32)
5-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X While each team was part of a weekend rivalry sweep, things were certainly sunnier in Ohio for the Reds than in Philly for the Pirates. The Reds are riding a 4-game winning streak while the Bucs lost 5 of 6 in their road trip this past week and hopeContinue reading “Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (24-24) at Pittsburgh Pirates (15-32)”
Starter Spotlight: Shaken Martinez
9-20-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading into the weekend series in Cincinnati, the Pirates will face Nick Martinez again, who started against the Bucs in their August 25th matchup, pitching 3 innings and allowed 2 runs (1 earned) off 5 hits with no walks and one strikeout. This was a spot-start for Martinez,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Shaken Martinez”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (72-81) at Cincinnati Reds (74-80)
9-20-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Two teams with post-season ambitions in the spring are now locked in the race to the bottom of the NL Central division this week with the Cincinnati Reds hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates for a weekend series. Both teams are coming off rough series losses, with the Pirates droppingContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (72-81) at Cincinnati Reds (74-80)”
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