Tag Archives: Pittsburgh

Know Your Enemy – July Edition

The NL Central first half report highlights the competitive landscape, including Milwaukee’s dominant performance, St. Louis’s overachieving, and opportunities for Cincinnati and Chicago to improve. Key players and prospects are also discussed, setting the stage for an exciting second half.

Series Preview: Phillies (62-34) at Pirates (48-48)

The Pirates face a tough post-break schedule, with challenging matchups against top teams and key players to watch. Both teams have injury concerns, adding to the anticipation.

Starter Spotlight: No Love From Nola

7-19-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Heading home for Yinzerpalooza to host the Phillies after the break and, while we won’t have to face some of the big members of their rotation, we are leading off against their mainstay in stalwart Aaron Nola, who has built an impressive track record of success over hisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: No Love From Nola”

The Long Road Ahead

7-18-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X I won’t lie, it’s been nice taking the past few days off from writing and (for the most part) baseball stuff. But, starting tomorrow, baseball is back in action and your Pittsburgh Pirates have a 48-48 record, sitting just 1.5 games back of the final wild card spot.Continue reading “The Long Road Ahead”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – All Star Break

The Pirates team, currently 48-48, faces fan scrutiny and pitching surplus. Considerations for draft picks, Paul Skenes’ extension, and playoff contention arise. Exciting baseball times in Pittsburgh.

2024 MLB Draft Day 1 Lightning Recap

7-15-24 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X After months of lead up and a seemingly never ending stream of mock drafts, hypotheticals, and fan “wish lists,” Day 1 of the 2024 MLB Entry Draft has come and gone. On the first day of the event the Pittsburgh Pirates made three selections, picks 9, 37, &Continue reading “2024 MLB Draft Day 1 Lightning Recap”

The Pittsburgh Pirates are .500 at the All Star Break, First Time Since 2016

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown improvement, with strong pitching and a developing offense, bringing them to a .500 record. Despite needing help, they have potential for a playoff push.

Starter Spotlight: Ready To Shuster The Door With A Kuhl Sweep

7-13-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X That title is a reach but here we go. The Pirates finally broke through with their first 3-game win streak in over 4 months but can they get their first series sweep since March? Starting in what is probably an opener role for the White Sox today isContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Ready To Shuster The Door With A Kuhl Sweep”

Starter Spotlight: Flexin On Flexen

7-13-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With a series-opening victory last night, the Pirates will look to keep the momentum going this afternoon against Chris Flexen, who has struggled out of the White Sox rotation with a 4.95 ERA through 91 innings this season. A bit of a journeyman, Flexen, on his third teamContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Flexin On Flexen”