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: San Francisco Giants (56-56) at Pittsburgh Pirates (48-64)
8-4-2025 – By Drew Cagle – @_dcagle on X After one of the most eventful weeks in recent Pirates history, the club limps home from Denver, Colorado. The Pirates followed up an impressive sweep in San Francisco with an underwhelming series defeat at the hands of the MLB-worst Rockies. Pittsburgh kicks off a seven-game homestand withContinue reading “Series Preview: San Francisco Giants (56-56) at Pittsburgh Pirates (48-64)”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-50) at Seattle Mariners (45-42)
7-4-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X Happy July 4 everyone and welcome to the Pittsburgh Pirates versus Seattle Mariners series preview. Hopefully you all have a full day of grilling some burgers and hotdogs, drinking a few cold ones, responsibly, and some quality family time this Independence Day, and hey, why not takeContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-50) at Seattle Mariners (45-42)”
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)”
Series Preview: San Diego Padres (19-11) at Pittsburgh Pirates (12-19)
5-2-2025 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X The Friars come to town for a three day weekend. Fresh off of a disappointing series with the division foe Cubs, Pittsburgh will look to get the ship righted before hitting the road for St. Louis. This series sees Pittsburgh missing staff ace Michael King, butContinue reading “Series Preview: San Diego Padres (19-11) at Pittsburgh Pirates (12-19)”
Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (17-12) at Pittsburgh Pirates (11-18)
04-29-25 – By Josh Poe – @DaRealHanYolo on X The Pirates are back home to welcome their division rival, the Chicago Cubs. This will be the first time these two rivals square off this year. The Cubs have been red hot, so the Pirates will have their work cut out for them. But, the PiratesContinue reading “Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (17-12) at Pittsburgh Pirates (11-18)”
Series Preview: Yankees (4-2) at Pirates (2-5)
4-4-2025 – By Ethan S. Smith – @mvp_EtHaN For the first time since September 26, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates will play baseball at PNC Park. The Pirates, who opened their season with six consecutive games in Florida, open their home slate with the New York Yankees on Friday, beginning a three-game series with the 2024Continue reading “Series Preview: Yankees (4-2) at Pirates (2-5)”
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)”
Series Preview: Pirates (63-73) at Cubs (71-66)
9-2-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X August is thankfully in the rear-view mirror but an 8-19 month has wiped away any hopes of post-season baseball for the Buccos. Now, their only real role in the grand scheme is as spoiler and they have a tough opponent who has been on a HOT streak lately.Continue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (63-73) at Cubs (71-66)”
Series Preview: Pirates (62-71) at Guardians (76-58)
8-30-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The last time the Pirates visited Cleveland, the team was in the throes of the first year of the current rebuild under Cherington, finishing off the 19-41, 2020 Covid-shortened season going 1-2 against host Cleveland squad – who were still known as the [name redacted] back then. WhileContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (62-71) at Guardians (76-58)”
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