7-30-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following the move earlier today which sent Ke’Bryan Hayes to Cincinnati, Ben Cherington has dealt another piece, sending LHRP Caleb Ferguson to the Seattle Mariners for their 13th ranked prospect in RHP Jeter Martinez. Ferguson, signed this past offseason to a 1-year deal, has been among the bestContinue reading “No Longer Fergalicious”
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Hayes Heads To Reds In Deadline Deal
7-30-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes is on the move, as the 2023 Gold Glove winner heads to the Cincinnati Reds, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Hayes, 28, has a .236/.279/.369 slash with two home runs and 36 RBIs in 369 at-bats in 2025, along with 16 defensiveContinue reading “Hayes Heads To Reds In Deadline Deal”
Starter Spotlight: Spinning a Webb
7-30-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates are poised for their first road sweep of the season if they can keep rolling against San Francisco Giants’ long-time ace and 2-time All Star, Logan Webb, who is having another strong season as he holds a 9-8 record with a 3.38 ERA over an NL-bestContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Spinning a Webb”
Starter Spotlight: V For Verlander
7-29-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following late night victory in game one, the Pirates are poised for a third straight series win if they can overcome tonight’s starter and future Hall of Famer, Justin Verlander. The 42-year old Verlander is a bit removed from his days pitching at an elite level which nettedContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: V For Verlander”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Deadline Week
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, uncertainty surrounds the team’s future and leadership. Key players like Henry Davis and David Bednar face crucial decisions impacting 2026.
Starter Spotlight: Whisenhunting Fastballs
7-28-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates wrapped up a winning home stand but, given their shortfalls on the road, optimism may be low until they return to PNC next week. Still, they head out to the west coast to face the San Francisco Giants and southpaw starter Carson Whisenhunt, who will makeContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Whisenhunting Fastballs”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (44-63) at San Francisco Giants (54-52)
7-28-2025 – By Josh Poe – @DaRealHanYolo on X The Pirates travel to San Francisco to take on the Giants for three games this week. The Bucs will look to continue their nice little stretch as they are 5-1 over their last six games, which is impressive considering how poorly they entered and exited the All-StarContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (44-63) at San Francisco Giants (54-52)”
Starter Spotlight: Zac, Zac Zac and GONE!
7-27-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Despite not getting a ton of offense yesterday, the Bucs got enough to secure a win and now are in position for a series win and a winning homestand – a surprising outcome given the sweep courtesy of the White Sox last weekend. The final starter of theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Zac, Zac Zac and GONE!”
Starter Spotlight: Oh, Merrill!
7-26-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh continues to struggle finding consistency at the plate this season following their 24th 1-run loss and 14th time getting shutout on the season. Today, they will look for redemption as they face Snakes starter, Merrill Kelly, who has quietly been one of the better pitchers in theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Oh, Merrill!”
Starter Spotlight: Toss The Ryne
7-25-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Refreshed after the off-day, the Pirates look to wrap up their home-stand against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Ryne Nelson on the docket to start today. Nelson has bounced between the rotation and bullpen for the Snakes this season as he makes his 12th start of the season andContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Toss The Ryne”
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