Starter Spotlight: Go, Go, Power Ranger

6-7-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates walked it off last night after a bullpen battle for both sides but will have to contend with a much more established starting pitcher for today’s game in Ranger Suarez, who enters today with a perfect 4-0 record and sparkling 2.72 ERA through his first 36.1Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Go, Go, Power Ranger”

Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (37-25) at Pittsburgh Pirates (23-40)

06-06-2025 – By Josh Booth – @bridge2buctober on X These two teams met up in the middle of May in Philadelphia. The Phillies swept the Pirates in a weekend series that kicked off a 9-game winning streak. Granted, that winning streak was against the Pirates, Rockies, and Athletics. After winning a series against the division foe,Continue reading “Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (37-25) at Pittsburgh Pirates (23-40)”

Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (15-29) at Philadelphia Phillies (25-18)

5-16-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X While most fans of the team don’t feel there is much of a rivalry between the two Keystone state squads, it’ll be an east-versus-west weekend between the Battlin’ Bucs and the Phightin’ Phils in the City of Brotherly Love. The Pirates face an NL East team for the thirdContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (15-29) at Philadelphia Phillies (25-18)”

Starter Spotlight: Southpaw Suarez

5-16-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a string season where Phillies starter Ranger Suarez posted a 3.46 ERA through 150.2 innings pitched, the limber lefty is looking to leap to another level. A recurring lower back strain delayed his start to the season but after a rough first outing, Suarez displayed some ofContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Southpaw Suarez”

Starter Spotlight: Max Effort Versus Fried

6-29-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After getting trounced by Charlie Morton in last night’s game, the Pirates will try to rebound against a pitcher who is having an even better season: Max Fried. Fried currently sports a 7-3 record with a 3.00 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 90 innings pitched this season withContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Max Effort Versus Fried”