4-14-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading back home after the road series in Cincinnati, the Pirates welcome a third straight sub-.500 team with hopes to jump start the offense. The Nationals are coming off dropping a series on the road to the Miami Marlins but had won series against each the Los AngelesContinue reading “Series Preview: Nationals (6-9) at Pirates (5-11)”
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Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – NL Central Play Begins
The Pirates face tough competition after a poor Miami series. Oneil Cruz remains pivotal despite criticism, while concerns about player positions and offense persist early in the season.
Series Preview: Cardinals (4-5) at Pirates (3-7)
4-7-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pittsburgh Pirates will host the St. Louis Cardinals this week in their first divisional series of the season. Both teams enter the week fresh off losing their respective weekend series to an AL East team with the Bucs dropping 2 of 3 to the Yankees and theContinue reading “Series Preview: Cardinals (4-5) at Pirates (3-7)”
The 2025 Pirates Home Opener was Unlike Any I’ve Been to
The Pirates’ 2025 season raises uncertainty with a roster of question marks. Predictions vary, yet the urgency for improvement is clear as expectations linger.
Pittsburgh Pirates Option David Bednar to AAA, Promote Thomas Harrington
The Pirates’ 2025 season raises uncertainty with a roster of question marks. Predictions vary, yet the urgency for improvement is clear as expectations linger.
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Failure to Launch
The Pirates face tough competition after a poor Miami series. Oneil Cruz remains pivotal despite criticism, while concerns about player positions and offense persist early in the season.
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)”
2025 Opening Series Preview: Pirates (0-0) at Marlins (0-0)
3-27-25 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pittsburgh Pirates open the 2025 season in Miami for a second consecutive year, looking to start strong and find consistency after two false-starts in 2023 and 2024. Neither of these teams have been lighting it up offensively, ranking 24th (Pirates, 665) and 27th (Marlins, 637) in runs scored lastContinue reading “2025 Opening Series Preview: Pirates (0-0) at Marlins (0-0)”
Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day 2025
The Pirates’ 2025 season raises uncertainty with a roster of question marks. Predictions vary, yet the urgency for improvement is clear as expectations linger.
Did This Pirates Opening Day Roster Improve on 2024’s?
The discussion compares the 2024 and projected 2025 Opening Day Rosters, highlighting slight upgrades and downgrades, ultimately revealing minimal overall improvement for the team.
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