3-25-25 – By Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X; Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the season gets ready to ramp up, we peer once more into our crystal ball to make some predictions for the division. We had some hits and some misses when we tried this last year but we are 100% confident that we will DEFINITELY getContinue reading “2025 NL Central Futures, Predictions & Superlatives”
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Bucs Prospect Watch – Termarr Johnson
Termarr Johnson, the Pirates’ fourth overall pick in 2022, has shown different performance than expected. While stats are disappointing, his strong strike zone awareness bodes well for future success.
Bucs Prospect Watch – The Case for Billy Cook: The Good, The Bad, The Interesting
Billy Cook, acquired by the Pirates, showed promise in limited MLB play. However, concerns about his hitting approach and swing decisions may hinder his future contributions.
Bucs Prospect Watch – Nick Cimillo
Nick Cimillo, a promising 1B/DH prospect, impresses with his hitting stats but faces challenges transitioning to higher levels. His 2025 season will be critical for evaluation.
NL Central Top Prospects – Down On The Farm
The article evaluates the top ten baseball prospects for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Cincinnati Reds, highlighting their potential and future contributions.
Starter Spotlight: Fedde Wap
9-19-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X In danger of getting swept in the 4-game series and clinching a sixth straight losing season, the Pirates will face-off against Erick Fedde. A former first round pick by the Washington Nationals in 2014, Fedde, who joined the Cardinals via a mid-season trade from the White Sox, struggledContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Fedde Wap”
Starter Spotlight: Sonny With A Chance of Fastballs
9-18-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After dropping the first two games of the series, the Pirates will next send Jake Woodford against 2023 AL Cy Young runner-up, Sonny Gray – who last faced Pittsburgh on June 12th tossing 7 frames of 4-hit, 1-run ball walking 1 while striking out 9 Bucs batters. GrayContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Sonny With A Chance of Fastballs”
Starter Spotlight: Lynn Again
9-17-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Old man Lance Lynn has tormented the Pirates over the years despite his below average stats and stuff. That has continued in his return to the Red Birds this year as he started the game against the Pirates on 6/13 where the Cardinals won 4-3, and on 7/23,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Lynn Again”
Starter Spotlight: Andre The Cardinal
9-16-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Entering the final two weeks of the season, the Pirates face off against division-rival Cardinals and a starter who has had their number this season in Andre Pallante. In his previous two outings against the Bucs this season, Pallante went 7 innings of 4-hit, 1-run ball on JulyContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Andre The Cardinal”
Series Preview: Reds (62-65) at Pirates (59-67)
8-22-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN The Pittsburgh Pirates are back home after a short road trip to Texas that saw a series loss to the Texas Rangers as a result, and the North Shore welcomes the Cincinnati Reds for a four-game set this weekend at PNC Park. These two teams are in veryContinue reading “Series Preview: Reds (62-65) at Pirates (59-67)”
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