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.
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Starter Spotlight: Put The L In Liberatore
5-6-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates are looking in all the wrong places to find wins but hopefully a rematch against an opponent they’ve already defeated this year in Matthew Liberatore. Pirates faced Liberatore once already this season on April 7th and got to him for 5 runs off 8 hits withContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Put The L In Liberatore”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Sullen, Lifeless and Poorly Coached
Gary critiques the struggling Pirates, advocating for immediate changes, including firing the manager, revamping the roster with youth, and addressing poor scouting and coaching.
Starter Spotlight: Miles Away From Where We Need To Be
5-5-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the losing streak stretches to four games, the fan morale has never been lower. After entering this season with the team expressing confidence that they would be in playoff contention, there have been nothing but ineffective offense and inconsistent defense. Nevertheless, the Pirates head west to faceContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Miles Away From Where We Need To Be”
Starter Spotlight: Peak Pivetta
5-4-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X ***Disclaimer: The starting pitcher was changed to Stephen Kolek, who was recalled to start today’s game. It’s his first MLB game this season but he had a 5.21 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP last season in 46.2 innings pitched. He has control issues that Pirates may want toContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Peak Pivetta”
Starter Spotlight: Let’s Get Randy, Baby!
5-3-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Through very different ways, the Pirates were able to get Dylan Cease and Fernando Tatís Jr out of the game early last night; however, they were unable to capitalize as they lost once again. Today, they will square off against Randy Vasquez as they try to get theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Let’s Get Randy, Baby!”
April Ended, Did it End the Pirates Season Too?
The Pirates have struggled early this season, but potential for improvement exists. Key players may return, and young talent could reshape performance as the season progresses.
Starter Spotlight: Cease and Persist
5-2-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates fans may breathe a sigh of relief that the Cubs have left town but the homestand won’t get any easier as they welcome the San Diego Padres and former Cy Young-winner, Dylan Cease on the docket today. Cease has had a slow start to his 2025 campaignContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Cease and Persist”
Series Preview: San Diego Padres (19-11) at Pittsburgh Pirates (12-19)
5-2-2025 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X The Friars come to town for a three day weekend. Fresh off of a disappointing series with the division foe Cubs, Pittsburgh will look to get the ship righted before hitting the road for St. Louis. This series sees Pittsburgh missing staff ace Michael King, butContinue reading “Series Preview: San Diego Padres (19-11) at Pittsburgh Pirates (12-19)”
Starter Spotlight: Rea Day
5-1-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X It’s the first day of May and while panic is setting in as the season continues slipping away, there’s always another day and another game to try to win. In the matinee finale of the Cubs series today, the Bucs have a chance at a series victory withContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Rea Day”
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