9-20-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Two teams with post-season ambitions in the spring are now locked in the race to the bottom of the NL Central division this week with the Cincinnati Reds hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates for a weekend series. Both teams are coming off rough series losses, with the Pirates droppingContinue reading “Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (72-81) at Cincinnati Reds (74-80)”
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Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (71-78) at St. Louis Cardinals (74-75)
The Pittsburgh Pirates are entering the final stretch of the 2024 season with a chance to knock the Cardinals out of playoff contention. Key injuries and player performance are notable factors.
Series Preview: Kansas City Royals (80-67) at Pittsburgh Pirates (70-76)
9-13-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates have been on a bit of a hot streak, winning 4 straight games including their first series sweep since before the All Star Break – though, the visiting Kansas City Royals have won 5 of their last 7 following a 7-game losing streak. The Royals haveContinue reading “Series Preview: Kansas City Royals (80-67) at Pittsburgh Pirates (70-76)”
Should the Pirates bring back any of their off-season acquisitions in 2025?
8-27-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHan on X Ya know, its the end of August, the weather is warm some days and cooler on others, football is right around the corner, and with September comes questions regarding your favorite baseball team about what you’ve watched over the summer and how things could change goingContinue reading “Should the Pirates bring back any of their off-season acquisitions in 2025?”
Series Preview: Pirates (53-52) at Astros (55-50)
7-29-24 – By Drew Cagle – @cagles_bagels on X Another pivotal series awaits the Pirates, this time in Houston against an Astros team that has found its footing. Following a disappointing series loss in Arizona, the Bucs will look to salvage the road trip with a series win in Space City. Having not traveled toContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (53-52) at Astros (55-50)”
Series Preview: Pirates (43-47) at Brewers (53-38)
7-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Brewers have been handily in control of the NL Central for the better part of the last few months but they split a series in Colorado and lost 2 of 3 to the Dodgers this past weekend. The Pirates, on the other hand, bring a hobbled rotationContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (43-47) at Brewers (53-38)”
Series Preview: Mets (42-43) at Pirates (41-45)
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals, each aiming for a crucial series win. Key pitchers and hitters to watch. Watch the offense vs. starting pitching.
Series Preview: Diamondbacks (58-51) at Pirates (55-53)
8-1-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X lll 8/2Pirates – Martín Pérez (L) 1-3, 57.1 IP, 4.71 ERA, 46 Ks/19 walks, 1.55 WHIPBraves – Charlie Morton (R) 4-4, 79.1 IP, 4.20 ERA, 80 Ks/35 walks, 1.30 WHIP 8/3Pirates – Paul Skenes (R) 4-0, 46.1 IP, 2.14 ERA, 61 Ks/8 walks, 0.99 WHIPBraves – Max FriedContinue reading “Series Preview: Diamondbacks (58-51) at Pirates (55-53)”
Tick Tock, Tellez
5-17-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The clock is quickly running out for Rowdy Tellez, whose early season remarks endeared him to some fans while ruffling the feathers of others. Unfortunately for him, things have gone about as badly as they could since then. After posting a respectable .273/.385/.364 slash through the team’s firstContinue reading “Tick Tock, Tellez”
Where Has All The Offense Gone – And How Can We Get It Back?
4-29-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X This team stinks! The “shutdown bullpen” can’t hold leads, the defense keeps making mistakes and worst of all, the team can’t hit! I understand the fan rage right now. For the most part, I feel it too. David Bednar and Aroldis Chapman have a combined 19 earnedContinue reading “Where Has All The Offense Gone – And How Can We Get It Back?”
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