4-9-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading into a rubber match with the Cardinals, the Bucs send out Mitch Keller to face Erick Fedde, who has had two starts – one great and one really awful – as he enters play today with a 7.00 ERA through his first 9 innings pitched thus far.Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Get Ready For Fedde”
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Starter Spotlight: Gray Clouds to Blue Skies
4-8-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With Paul Skenes set to start for the Pirates today, you always have to feel good about your chances of winning but opposing him is no slouch as Sonny Gray will toe the rubber for the Cardinals in Game 2 of the series. A familiar foe for theContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Gray Clouds to Blue Skies”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – NL Central Play Begins
The Pirates face tough competition after a poor Miami series. Oneil Cruz remains pivotal despite criticism, while concerns about player positions and offense persist early in the season.
Starter Spotlight: Light Up Liberatore
4-7-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Coming off a nice end to an otherwise forgettable weekend series, the Pirates welcome the rival St. Louis Cardinals and southpaw starter, Matthew Liberatore. The Bucs faced Liberatore last season plating 5 runs off 4 hits and 3 walks in just 3 innings with 3 strikeouts on JulyContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Light Up Liberatore”
Series Preview: Cardinals (4-5) at Pirates (3-7)
4-7-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pittsburgh Pirates will host the St. Louis Cardinals this week in their first divisional series of the season. Both teams enter the week fresh off losing their respective weekend series to an AL East team with the Bucs dropping 2 of 3 to the Yankees and theContinue reading “Series Preview: Cardinals (4-5) at Pirates (3-7)”
Starter Spotlight: Good Will Warren
4-6-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Hoping to avoid the sweep today, the Pirates will face rookie righty and Yankees 5th ranked prospect, Will Warren. An alumnus of Jackson Prepatory School in Flowood, MS – the same school which produced Pirates 2024 1st round pick, Konnor Griffin – Warren was selected by the YankeesContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Good Will Warren”
Starter Spotlight: Lil’ Marco
4-5-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After a less-than-stellar home opener yesterday, the Pirates will shift to face a familiar face in Marcus Stroman. Spending 11 seasons with the Blue Jays, Mets, Cubs and Yankees, the 5’7 veteran right-hander has had success in his career when facing Pittsburgh, posting a 2.75 ERA across 36Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Lil’ Marco”
The 2025 Pirates Home Opener was Unlike Any I’ve Been to
The Pirates’ 2025 season raises uncertainty with a roster of question marks. Predictions vary, yet the urgency for improvement is clear as expectations linger.
Starter Spotlight: TGI Fried-day
4-4-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Happy Home Opening Day to all who celebrate! Last year, we welcomed the then defending AL East champion Baltimore Orioles and this time, the defending American League champion, New York Yankees. While New York had a number of tools in their belt during their pennant run last season,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: TGI Fried-day”
Series Preview: Yankees (4-2) at Pirates (2-5)
4-4-2025 – By Ethan S. Smith – @mvp_EtHaN For the first time since September 26, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates will play baseball at PNC Park. The Pirates, who opened their season with six consecutive games in Florida, open their home slate with the New York Yankees on Friday, beginning a three-game series with the 2024Continue reading “Series Preview: Yankees (4-2) at Pirates (2-5)”
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