8-6-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X While the team wasn’t able to break-through yesterday, they will still have the chance at the series win today as they take on 2021 AL Cy Young-winner, Robbie Ray, who is having a strong comeback campaign with the Giants after missing most of the past two seasons withContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Rockin’ Robbie”
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Starter Spotlight: Log In On Logan
8-5-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following late-game heroics last night, the Pirates have now taken all 4 games against the Giants this season, including last week when they faced today’s starter, Logan Webb, who mowed down the Pirates in that outing, striking out 11 over 5.2 innings where he allowed 1 run offContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Log In On Logan”
Starter Spotlight: Bring In The Flying V
8-4-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh snapped their 2-game skid with a win yesterday and will look to keep that momentum rolling going as they return home to host the San Francisco Giants and today’s starter, Justin Verlander. Although they won the game when they faced Verlander last week – notching a singleContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Bring In The Flying V”
Starter Spotlight: Spinning a Webb
7-30-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates are poised for their first road sweep of the season if they can keep rolling against San Francisco Giants’ long-time ace and 2-time All Star, Logan Webb, who is having another strong season as he holds a 9-8 record with a 3.38 ERA over an NL-bestContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Spinning a Webb”
Starter Spotlight: V For Verlander
7-29-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following late night victory in game one, the Pirates are poised for a third straight series win if they can overcome tonight’s starter and future Hall of Famer, Justin Verlander. The 42-year old Verlander is a bit removed from his days pitching at an elite level which nettedContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: V For Verlander”
Starter Spotlight: Whisenhunting Fastballs
7-28-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Pirates wrapped up a winning home stand but, given their shortfalls on the road, optimism may be low until they return to PNC next week. Still, they head out to the west coast to face the San Francisco Giants and southpaw starter Carson Whisenhunt, who will makeContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Whisenhunting Fastballs”
Series Preview: Giants (23-25) at Pirates (22-26)
5-21-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a 4-3 road trip against division rivals Brewers and Cubs, the Pirates return home for a series against the San Francisco Giants. While the Giants took 2 of 3 when the teams last matched up at the end of April, the Pirates will look for payback on their homeContinue reading “Series Preview: Giants (23-25) at Pirates (22-26)”
Series Preview: Cubs (22-16) at Pirates (17-21)
5-10-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X We waited for not even 9 months but the day has nearly arrived: Skenes Day! That’s right, 2023 first overall draft pick, Paul Skenes, will make his MLB debut on Saturday to a likely PACKED PNC Park and face division rival Chicago Cubs. This is a matchup ofContinue reading “Series Preview: Cubs (22-16) at Pirates (17-21)”
Series Preview: Pirates (13-13) at Giants (12-14)
4-26-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a series split against division-leading Brewers, the Pirates head west and will try to break over .500 against the underperforming San Francisco Giants. Both teams entered the 2024 season with post-season expectations but are each sitting 4th in their respective divisions. Both of these teams have struggledContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (13-13) at Giants (12-14)”
What does the Joey Bart acquisition mean for the backup catcher position?
4-3-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_etHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates were off on Tuesday, but General Manager Ben Cherington wasn’t, as he acquired San Francisco Giants catcher and 2018 second overall selection, Joey Bart, in exchange for minor league right-hander, Austin Strickland. Bart hasn’t quite lived up to his 2018 pre-draft hype thusContinue reading “What does the Joey Bart acquisition mean for the backup catcher position?”
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