5-22-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X We are 50 games into the season and now seems as good a time as any to review the pitching – the good, the bad and everything in between. I’m sure I will dive into the offense – or lack thereof – at a later date but theContinue reading “The Current State of Pirates Pitching”
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Series Preview: Cardinals (52-47) at Pirates (50-49)
7-22-24 – By Michael Castrignano –@412DoublePlay on X The Pirates and Cardinals meet for a three game series, each fresh off taking 2 of 3 from an NL East playoff contender and with some high stakes at play. They’ve taken vastly different routes to get where they are – with the Pirates relying on a youthContinue reading “Series Preview: Cardinals (52-47) at Pirates (50-49)”
Bullpen Full of Bullets
1-25-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Relievers are a “dime a dozen.” You’ve heard it. We’ve heard it. It’s a volatile role which has a lot of turnover. That said, strong bullpens have led the winning charge for Pirates teams during the 2013-15 playoff runs. Recent losing years have included some rough namesContinue reading “Bullpen Full of Bullets”
Early Pitchers Duel Negated By Bullpen Blow-Up, Bucs Drop Finale 5-2 (66-77)
9/10/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Wrapping up the series in Atlanta with Luis Ortiz of the Pirates taking on Allan Winans of the Braves, turning out a surprising pitchers duel between one of the best offenses in baseball and one of the worst. After combining for 24 hits and 12 runs overContinue reading “Early Pitchers Duel Negated By Bullpen Blow-Up, Bucs Drop Finale 5-2 (66-77)”
Keuchel Silences Bucs Bats As Twins Win 2-0 (55-69)
8/20/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Bats quiet on both sides early on as Ryan Borucki pitched 2 perfect innings for the Bucs in an opener role for Osvaldo Bido. History almost made for the second game in a row as both teams vying to win the rubber-match. Twins got on the boardContinue reading “Keuchel Silences Bucs Bats As Twins Win 2-0 (55-69)”
Santana Homers Twice As Pirates Defeat Padres 8-4 (44-56)
7/24/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The Pirates haven’t won a series in over 3 weeks. In fact, the last series they won was against these San Diego Padres at home, a sweep from June 27-29. After tonight, they have two more shots at securing a series victory as Quinn Priester earned hisContinue reading “Santana Homers Twice As Pirates Defeat Padres 8-4 (44-56)”
Early Fireworks, Solid Bullpen Salvage Win Ahead of All Star Break (41-49)
7/9/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on TwitterBreaking out a bullpen game ahead of a 4-day break, Pirates managed to end the first half of the season on a high note, netting a 4-2 victory over the NL West leading Arizona Diamondbacks. Pittsburgh led off with Carmen Mlodzinski – who made his first start with theContinue reading “Early Fireworks, Solid Bullpen Salvage Win Ahead of All Star Break (41-49)”
Bido Ks 7, Davis Doubles in Debut As Pirates Drop Opener 8-0 (34-37)
6/19/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Mired in a lengthy losing streak, the Bucs turned to their 2021 #1 overall pick, Henry Davis, to try and turn the tables back in their favor. Everything about his arrival – from the announcement mid-game, the national hype among fans and media alike and the MondayContinue reading “Bido Ks 7, Davis Doubles in Debut As Pirates Drop Opener 8-0 (34-37)”
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