7-8-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Although they were not able to secure a win, the Pirates broke out of their streak of posting zeros on the scoreboard. Now, they’ll look to take another step with a victory today as they face veteran Seth Lugo, who is 6-5 with a 2.65 ERA over hisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: There Lugo Again”
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Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Adjust, Adapt, and Overcome
The Pirates struggle to adapt their offensive approach, while young talents like Edward Florentino and Konnor Griffin offer hope for the future amid significant changes in baseball.
Starter Spotlight: Need Runs? I Noah Guy
7-7-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Mariners held the Bucs at bay but they can’t go run-less forever, right? Heading to Kansas City to face the Royals and rookie breakout southpaw, Noah Cameron. Entering today with a very strong 2.56 ERA through 56.1 innings, Cameron was a 7th round pick out of theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Need Runs? I Noah Guy”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-53) at Kansas City Royals (43-48)
7-7-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X Well, baseball comes at you fast, and for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the game of baseball turned cruel for them on their trip to Seattle. Pittsburgh has been making some history as of late, on the good side, up until this series versus the Mariners, where the historyContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-53) at Kansas City Royals (43-48)”
Starter Spotlight: Adventures with Kirby
7-6-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X This offense is back to its underwhelming ways after losing zeros through the first two games of this series. The road doesn’t get easier today as they go up against control-pitcher, George Kirby. Kirby is an edge-lord and master painter, hitting corners, avoiding the middle of the plateContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Adventures with Kirby”
Starter Spotlight: Crack the Rock
7-5-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The winning streak may have come to an end yesterday but it’s always a good day to start another one – and there’s no better pitcher to do it against than former divisional foe, Luis Castillo. The 3-time All Star nicknamed “La Piedra” (which translates to “The Rock”)Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Crack the Rock”
Halfway Through the Season, Pirates Have Big Decisions to Make
The article discusses the team’s struggles, management decisions, and proposes a four-point plan for improvement, emphasizing clear goals, honest evaluations, extensions, and utilizing prospects effectively.
Starter Spotlight: No Walks On Woo
7-4-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates fans have a lot to celebrate this Independence Day, fresh off a perfect 6-game home-stand, capped off with three straight shutouts over division rival, St. Louis Cardinals. They’ll look to take that good fortune on the road as they head west to face the dangerous Seattle MarinersContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: No Walks On Woo”
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-50) at Seattle Mariners (45-42)
7-4-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X Happy July 4 everyone and welcome to the Pittsburgh Pirates versus Seattle Mariners series preview. Hopefully you all have a full day of grilling some burgers and hotdogs, drinking a few cold ones, responsibly, and some quality family time this Independence Day, and hey, why not takeContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-50) at Seattle Mariners (45-42)”
Starter Spotlight: The Gray Giant
7-2-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates are in uncharted territory as they ride a 5-game winning streak into the final match of this home stand, hoping to finish a perfect 6-for-6. Unfortunately for them, they have to go through the Cardinals ace, Sonny Gray, who is fresh off the best start ofContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: The Gray Giant”
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