6-22-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After a sub-par showing last night, the Pirates will look to regroup against veteran Zach Eflin, who enters today with a record of 3-4, 4.12 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP in 74.1 innings pitched. In his career against the Pirates, Eflin is 2-1 with a 1.35 ERA inContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Zap Zach Eflin”
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Starter Spotlight: Pop Off Against Pepiot
6-21-2024 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Tampa Bay Rays come to town and, although they are currently near the bottom of their division, they are never to be taken lightly. Toeing the rubber tonight will be young righty Ryan Pepiot, who was acquired from the Dodgers this offseason as part of the TylerContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Pop Off Against Pepiot”
Series Preview: Rays (35-39) at Pirates (36-38)
6-21-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN The Pittsburgh Pirates, coming off of four series victories in their past five series, welcome the Tampa Bay Rays to PNC for City Connect Weekend. Pittsburgh got a massive series victory over the Cincinnati Reds to kick off their week, a series that featured a ton of greatContinue reading “Series Preview: Rays (35-39) at Pirates (36-38)”
They’re Far from Perfect, but Can this Pirates Team Force Their GM’s Hand?
The article discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ current performance and potential for improvement. It highlights the team’s strengths, weaknesses, and the importance of upcoming games for their playoff hopes.
Starter Spotlight: Seeing Greene
6-19-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With the series-deciding game today, the Pirates will send out Mitch Keller to face off against Reds flamethrower, Hunter Greene. Entering play today with a 3.61 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and one of the best fastballs in the game outside of Pittsburgh. Unsurprisingly, his fastball is Greene’s main pitch,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Seeing Greene”
Starter Spotlight: Nick LodoLOL
6-18-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With a chance to earn a series win, the Bucs bats will have to face-off against a former Pirates draft pick in Nick Lodolo. Entering today’s game, the southpaw has a 7-2 record, 2.93 ERA, 1.06 WHIP with 62 Ks to 15 walks. He’s won each of hisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Nick LodoLOL”
Luis Ortiz has been impressive, and he may have carved out a role on this team after all
Ethan Smith highlights Luis Ortiz’s resurgence with the Pittsburgh Pirates, excelling in a newfound role and providing reliability amid pitching challenges.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Finally Facing the Entire Division
The Pirates are set to face the Reds for the first time in 2024. Both teams are in a tight division with young talent. Bryan Reynolds is performing well offensively for the Pirates, while Jared Triolo has adapted to a utility role. Oneil Cruz and Elly De La Cruz have their similarities and differences, while Andy Haines’ hitting philosophy is misunderstood. The Pirates’ deadline priorities include acquiring a left-handed power bat, a back-end reliever, and a catcher.
Starter Spotlight: Toppling the Spiers
6-17-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Back home and facing the Cincinnati Reds for the first time this season. Game one will feature Carson Spiers, making his third career MLB start and first one this season as he enters today with a 2.33 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 19.1 innings pitched. Used primarily asContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Toppling the Spiers”
Series Preview: Reds (34-37) at Pirates (34-37)
6-17-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates head home to face divisional foe Cincinnati Reds with both teams having their eyes on October baseball and reigniting the fires of rivalry in their first series of the season. This is also a first matchup of the tallest shortstops in baseball as MLB’s stolen base leaderContinue reading “Series Preview: Reds (34-37) at Pirates (34-37)”
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