Tag Archives: Pittsburgh Pirates

Starter Spotlight:  Seize A Kodai(k) Moment

5-13-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a close game last night that had a number of photo finishes, Pittsburgh will pivot to their next matchup. Unfortunately for them, it’s not an easy one with Kodai Senga taking the ball for the Mets, following up on his picture-perfect 2023 rookie campaign and entering theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight:  Seize A Kodai(k) Moment”

Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – NL East Swing Immediate Test for Kelly and Crew

Gary Morgan discusses managerial changes in the Pirates, highlighting the need for better performance. He criticizes Derek Shelton’s management while addressing team challenges, including calls for player call-ups and small ball strategies.

Starter Spotlight: Don’t Peter Out, Son!

5-12-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With the Pirates on the road again, heading to Queens to face the NL East-leading Mets, they’ll see starting pitcher David Peterson, who is off to a strong start to his 2025 campaign. After breaking out last year with a 2.90 ERA over 121 innings of work –Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Don’t Peter Out, Son!”

Starter Spotlight: Strikeouts For Sale

5-11-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following an extra-innings loss where just about everything could go wrong for the team and they still barely fumbled the game away, they will head into the rubber match of the series today against defending Cy Young winner, Chris Sale. While his base numbers early on this seasonContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Strikeouts For Sale”

Players the Pirates Should Consider Trading, but I’d Rather it not be Cherington

The article discusses potential trade candidates for the Pirates, emphasizing the need for offensive talent while evaluating the trade value and prospects of players like Mitch Keller and Joey Bart.

Regardless of Who’s in Charge, Pirates Have to Trade a Few Guys

Reflections on baseball management reveal a paralyzed franchise, questioning decision-making in light of uncertain futures and poor talent development, leaving fans and players disillusioned.

Starter Spotlight: Today’s Starter is A.S.S.

5-10-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X I am fully prepared for the Pirates to get mowed down after a headline like this, especially given how the last outing went for tonight’s starter, AJ Smith-Shawver – who took a no-hitter into the 8th inning against the Reds on Monday night. Smith-Shawver is starting to solidifyContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Today’s Starter is A.S.S.”

Starter Spotlight: Bryce The Elder 

5-9-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Back home for a weekend series against the long-time rival Atlanta Braves, the Bucs will face off against the not-so-elder, Bryce Elder, who enters play today with a 5.06 ERA through his 32 innings of work this season. Elder had some early season struggles as he allowed 12Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Bryce The Elder “

Series Preview: Atlanta Braves (18-19) at Pittsburgh Pirates (12-26)

5-9-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a busy off day where the Pirates finally gave the heave-ho to Derek Shelton, the team returns home to face the Atlanta Braves who, after scuffling out of the gate to an 0-7 start, have refound themselves, winning 15 of their last 21 games as they haveContinue reading “Series Preview: Atlanta Braves (18-19) at Pittsburgh Pirates (12-26)”