9-27-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter In just about every measurable way Mitch Keller took a slight step backward in 2024. He’s had brilliant starts, and some downright stinkers too, but what the Pirates needed him to be in 2024, well, overall, he didn’t answer the bell. Let’s not get crazy, this is aContinue reading “Mitch Keller Didn’t Have a Disastrous Season, but He Hardly Answered the Bell Either”
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Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (74-85) at New York Yankees (93-66)
The Pirates conclude their 2024 season against the Yankees, focusing on personal records despite playoff implications being minimal for both teams. Key players and injuries noted.
Starter Spotlight: Almost Ro-Done
9-27-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates head into the final series of the year taking on the Yankees and veteran southpaw, Carlos Rodón – who is having a bounce-back sophomore season in pinstripes after his lackluster first-year foray in New York. Following a 6.85 ERA over 64.1 innings of an oft-injured 2023, RodonContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Almost Ro-Done”
Clouded by Underachievement, There Were Some Positive Pirates Stories Along the Way
The article reflects on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ roster strengths amidst challenges, praising standout players like Luis Ortiz and Paul Skenes while critiquing areas for improvement heading into 2025.
Starter Spotlight: Ambush Aaron
9-26-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Final home game of the season today with the Bucs sparring once more with Aaron Civale. The Pirates have faced Civale twice this season – once while he was still with the Rays on June 23rd and once only a few weeks later on July 11th, following aContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Ambush Aaron”
With Seemingly Every Move, The Pirates Create a Poison Pill
Rowdy Tellez was a poor signing for the Pirates in 2024, and his DFA reflects the team’s mismanagement and lack of awareness regarding fan scrutiny.
Starter Spotlight: Get Ready For Freddy
9-25-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Facing off against Freddy Peralta today, older brother of one-time Pirates prospect, Luis Peralta, and perennial tormenter of Bucs bats. Peralta has appeared in 21 games against the Pirates in his career and holds a 2-1 record with a 3.56 ERA over 78.1 innings, striking out 91 andContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Get Ready For Freddy”
Starter Spotlight: Return of Myers
9-24-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates open up their final home series of the season as the NL Central division-winning Milwaukee Brewers come to town with Tobias Myers on the bump for game 1. Myers previously faced the Pirates twice this year: once on April 23rd where he pitched 5 frames ofContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Return of Myers”
Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (89-67) at Pittsburgh Pirates (73-83)
9-24-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After clinching the NL Central for a second straight year, the Brewers are hyper-focused on post-season but will need to finish up the season against the Pirates, who have nothing to lose at this stage in the year. That doesn’t mean the Brewers will necessarily let up againstContinue reading “Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (89-67) at Pittsburgh Pirates (73-83)”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Losing Season, Once More
9-23-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter This version of the Pittsburgh Pirates should have been able to end the losing record streak. I believed that before the season, I believe it now. They didn’t get there, and that has to come with changes, growth and new goals. We’ll talk about them all off seasonContinue reading “Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Losing Season, Once More”
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