6-4-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following yet another shutout performance by the anemic offense, the Pirates will look to fill their sails tonight against rookie Ryan Gusto, who has a 3-2 record and 4.62 ERA through his first 39 MLB innings. Gusto has been thrust into a starting role due to injury woesContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Once More With Gusto”
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Starter Spotlight: Culling McCullers
6-3-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Back home in Pittsburgh after a solid road trip as the Pirates welcome the Astros and veteran starter Lance McCullers Jr., who is looking to get back to normal after missing more than two full seasons. Injuries have plagued the Houston starter who had Tommy John Surgery inContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Culling McCullers”
Series Preview: Houston Astros (32-27) at Pittsburgh Pirates (22-38)
6-3-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X While the Pirates and Astros don’t face off nearly as often as they did when Houston was still part of the National League Central Division, there’s still the undertones of rivalry among the two teams who have faced off 715 times previously with the Pirates claiming victory inContinue reading “Series Preview: Houston Astros (32-27) at Pittsburgh Pirates (22-38)”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Coming Home Stronger for Once
The Pirates have shown improvement recently, with Oneil Cruz thriving. However, uncertainty surrounds the team’s management and potential coaching changes. Endy Rodriguez’s future remains unclear as well.
Starter Spotlight: Cut Up Randy
6-1-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With the first two months of the season in the books, the Pirates are eager to cut their losses and look forward to the next chapter of the year. Can they continue their recent surge of offense to complement the strong pitching they’ve been running out lately? TheyContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Cut Up Randy”
The Pirates are Playing Better Baseball, Where Does 2025 Go From Here?
Gary Morgan reflects on the Pirates’ season under new coach Don Kelly, noting improvements in player performance and strategy, while also highlighting ongoing challenges and transitions ahead.
Starter Spotlight: Cease’s Pieces
5-31-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Despite a rough month where the Pirates have won just 9 of 27 games, the team will look to end May on a high note against the struggling former Cy Young-winner, Dylan Cease. Cease enters play today with a 1-3 record and 4.58 ERA through 11 games, strikingContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Cease’s Pieces”
Starter Spotlight: Learning To Pivot-ta
5-30-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X We finally saw what happens when everything is clicking for this Pirates offense as they scored 19 runs over the final 13 innings of the series against the Diamondbacks. If they can get even close to that level of production, with this pitching, they’ll have a chance inContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Learning To Pivot-ta”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (21-36) at San Diego Padres (31-23)
5-30-2025 – By Josh Poe – @DaRealHanYolo on X The Pirates travel to San Diego this weekend to take on the Padres. The Padres have been on an interesting run as of late. They are winners of 4 out of their last 6. Pretty good, right? However, they lost all of the previous 6 games to thisContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (21-36) at San Diego Padres (31-23)”
Starter Spotlight: Attack Zac Where He’s At!
5-28-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After an improbable comeback victory last night, the Pirates will look to keep the good vibes rolling today as they send Paul Skenes to the mound to face Zac Gallen. Just two years removed from being a Cy Young finalist, Gallen has tumbled quite a bit statistically, enteringContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Attack Zac Where He’s At!”
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