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Starter Spotlight: Sho-Time

4-29-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X The Cubs may have a red hot offense which leads MLB in runs scored but they also have some stellar pitching led by today’s starter, Shota Imanaga. The sophomore southpaw Imanaga had a strong showing in 2024 after signing with the Cubs following six seasons in Japan’s NPBContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Sho-Time”

Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (17-12) at Pittsburgh Pirates (11-18)

04-29-25 – By Josh Poe – @DaRealHanYolo on X The Pirates are back home to welcome their division rival, the Chicago Cubs. This will be the first time these two rivals square off this year. The Cubs have been red hot, so the Pirates will have their work cut out for them. But, the PiratesContinue reading “Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (17-12) at Pittsburgh Pirates (11-18)”

Starter Spotlight: Shutdown Shota

9-4-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X With a potential payback sweep on the line, the Pirates send out Domingo Germán to start off against rookie Japanese southpaw, Shota Imanaga. This is Imanaga’s second game against the Pirates this season after pitching 7 shutout frames on May 18th with 4 hits and 1 walk whileContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Shutdown Shota”

Series Preview: Pirates (63-73) at Cubs (71-66)

9-2-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X August is thankfully in the rear-view mirror but an 8-19 month has wiped away any hopes of post-season baseball for the Buccos. Now, their only real role in the grand scheme is as spoiler and they have a tough opponent who has been on a HOT streak lately.Continue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (63-73) at Cubs (71-66)”

Series Preview: Diamondbacks (58-51) at Pirates (55-53)

8-2-24 – By Michael Castrignano– – @412DoublePlay on X Heading back home after a solid road trip, the Pirates will look to gain ground on one of the teams whom they just faced and who still sits just ahead of them in the playoff race in the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona has been on a TEAR lately, winningContinue reading “Series Preview: Diamondbacks (58-51) at Pirates (55-53)”