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Starter Spotlight: Bermudez, Bahamas, Come On Sweep The Marlins

9-11-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates have only successfully swept one team in a 3-game series this season, taking all three games against the Chicago White Sox prior to the All Star break. However, they won all 4 games when they faced the Marlins in Miami to start the year and areContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Bermudez, Bahamas, Come On Sweep The Marlins”

The Pirates Never Fail to Make Me Ask Questions

The Pirates face challenges managing their young pitchers for playoffs while stretching them out. Rotation’s shuffling creates issues. Next year might be easier.

Starter Spotlight: Holler For Oller

9-10-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With a chance to seize a series win today, the Pirates elect to throw a bullpen game against opposing starter, Adam Oller, who was initially a 20th round draft pick by Pittsburgh in 2016. Entering play today with a 4.15 ERA over 4 starts with the Marlins thisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Holler For Oller”

Series Preview: Miami Marlins (54-89) at Pittsburgh Pirates (67-76)

9-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X It’s been a race to the bottom for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and visiting Miami Marlins, though both have shown up a bit more as of late with each team having won 4 of their last 7 games. Both teams have a bottom-of-the-barrel offense as the Pirates rankContinue reading “Series Preview: Miami Marlins (54-89) at Pittsburgh Pirates (67-76)”

Starter Spotlight: Ring The Bellozo

9-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After splitting a 4-game set with the Nationals, the Pirates will welcome the Miami Marlins to town. Their rotation has been ravaged by injuries throughout the year with rookie righty, Valente Bellozo, making his 10th start for the Fish, entering with a 3.78 ERA and 2-2 record overContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Ring The Bellozo”

Starter Spotlight: Secure The Split

9-8-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After dropping both games of a double-header yesterday, the Bucs will try to salvage a series split today against veteran lefty Patrick Corbin. Corbin has been arguably the worst pitcher in MLB over the past few years as his 5.41 ERA and 5.64 xERA are both the highestContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Secure The Split”

Starter Spotlight: Get Out Of Park-er

9-7-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Lefty number 2 on this weekend as the Pirates face off against another rookie southpaw in Mitchell Parker, who has a 4.27 ERA with 117 strikeouts and 35 walks over his 132.2 frames pitched this season. Hopefully, they fare better than game 1 today. He works with aContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Get Out Of Park-er”

Good Intentions, Poor Results; A Story About Wanting Things Both Ways

The Pirates face challenges managing their young pitchers for playoffs while stretching them out. Rotation’s shuffling creates issues. Next year might be easier.

Starter Spotlight: Love Herz

9-6-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Looking to build off momentum from a series-opening win last night, the Pirates will face southpaw DJ Herz tonight, who enters with a 2-7 record and 4.09 ERA through 70.1 MLB innings this season. But that is a bit deceiving as he’s improved over time and underlying numbersContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Love Herz”