In baseball, the Pirates face challenges as they head into the All Star Break. With two players selected for the All Star Game, the team also considers adding starting pitching and making strategic player acquisitions. Despite facing uphill battles, players like Joshua Palacios bring energy and memorable moments to the game.
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With Jared Jones and Bailey Falter, sidelined indefinitely, how will the Pirates navigate their absence?
7-8-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff has been one of the better units in all of baseball in 2024, despite being a unit many could have argued would have been a struggling one in the offseason upon losing Johan Oviedo and finding no true replacements. The additionsContinue reading “With Jared Jones and Bailey Falter, sidelined indefinitely, how will the Pirates navigate their absence?”
Starter Spotlight: Great Scott!
7-8-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following an offensive slugfest in Friday’s game, the bats have struggled to get traction this past weekend against the Mets. Heading into the final game of the series, they’ll have one last shot at New York via their #2 prospect (per MLB Pipeline) in Christian Scott. A 2021Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Great Scott!”
Young Pirates, and Why We Need to See More
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ struggle to surround their promising players with established talent due to payroll constraints is typical across MLB. Developing young talent is essential, despite the challenges it presents. The team’s ongoing efforts ensure a continuous build for the future.
Starter Spotlight: Manaea Matchup
7-7-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a short-lived southpaw showdown yesterday between Bailey Falter and David Peterson, the Pirates will face-off against one more lefty in Sean Manaea. Manaea, in his first year with the Mets after his first 8 seasons on the west coast, has provided solid results thus far in hisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Manaea Matchup”
Starter Spotlight: Keep Pressing On Peterson
7-6-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After a franchise-best 7 home runs last night in the 14-2 rout, the Pirates finally fronted an offensive explosion and will look to repeat that feat today against southpaw David Peterson. A torn labrum in his left hip required surgery, delaying Peterson’s start to the 2024 season butContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Keep Pressing On Peterson”
Rowdy Tellez Has Shown the Best, and Worst of Himself, and Us at the Same Time
Rowdy Tellez’s redemption with the fan base, from boos to chants, reflects the unpredictability of baseball and challenges snap judgments. Players can change, for better or worse.
Starter Spotlight: Searching for a Savvy Start Against Sevy
7-5-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X While the Pirates have lost 4 of their last 6 games to teams above them in the wild card standings, they hope to turn things around today. With the Mets coming to town, who themselves have been mired in a bit of a slump as they too haveContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Searching for a Savvy Start Against Sevy”
If The Pirates are Going to Compete, It Will Be Led by Players Already on the Roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates need internal improvement from players like Cruz, Reynolds, and Hayes rather than relying solely on acquisitions to succeed in 2024.
Series Preview: Mets (42-43) at Pirates (41-45)
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals, each aiming for a crucial series win. Key pitchers and hitters to watch. Watch the offense vs. starting pitching.
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