7-25-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates, for better, and definitely for worse, have been an enigma this year. Coming out of the All-Star break, Pittsburgh dropped all three games to the Chicago White Sox on Yinzerpalooza weekend, something that felt like another new low for a franchise that recently fellContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (42-61) at Arizona Diamondbacks (50-53)”
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Starter Spotlight: Turn Up The Heat and Melt Melton
7-23-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following strong pitching and hitting in the first two games against Detroit, the Pirates are poised for a potential series sweep against the Tigers if they can keep hot and overcome the MLB debut of today’s starter, Troy Melton. The Tigers 10th ranked prospect (per MLB Pipeline) wasContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Turn Up The Heat and Melt Melton”
Starter Spotlight: Size Up Mize
7-22-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After another elite performance from Paul Skenes, the Pirates finally got back in the win column and look to keep that momentum going tonight with the next Tigers starter, Casey Mize. The Pirates faced him last month in Detroit and, while they didn’t look completely overmatched, Mize postedContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Size Up Mize”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Bottom of the Barrel
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Pirates are likely to trade several players, preparing for a focus on 2026 while addressing team dynamics and leadership issues.
Starter Spotlight: A Flare For Dramatics
7-21-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After another rough series this weekend, the Pirates will try to rebound – but after losing three straight to one of the worst teams in baseball, they’ll have to face off against of one of the best as they welcome the Tigers to the Steel City with JackContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Flare For Dramatics”
Series Preview: Detroit Tigers (60-40) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61)
7-21-2025 – By Drew Cagle – @_dcagle on X It’s hard to argue that the Pittsburgh Pirates have been in a lower spot than they are at the moment. A weekend series sweep at the hands of the lowly Chicago White Sox has spirits at a season-low on the North Shore. In come the American League-leadingContinue reading “Series Preview: Detroit Tigers (60-40) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61)”
Uncertainty is the Enemy of Progress
The Pirates face critical decisions: pursue a full rebuild or make adjustments for immediate improvement. Ownership frustrations and future strategy impact the team’s direction significantly.
Starter Spotlight: A Civale War
7-20-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking to avoid being swept at home by one of the only teams worse than them in the standings was not how the Pirates likely envisioned this series going but, here we are. After allowing 10 runs in each of the first two games this weekend, the BucsContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A Civale War”
Starter Spotlight: Not In Our Houser
7-19-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After getting dog-walked in the game last night, the Pirates will try to wash it off and figure out how to defend their turf as they pivot to facing their next opposing pitcher in long-time Brewer, Adrian Houser. Houser, who spent nine seasons in the Milwaukee organization, entersContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Not In Our Houser”
Starter Spotlight: Load The Cannon
7-18-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X This team BADLY needed a breather heading into the All Star Break as many of the key offensive pieces – namely, Bryan Reynolds – have been struggling to hit in the first half of the season. They likely will be eager to face a team which has beenContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Load The Cannon”
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