Big Arcing Home Runs and Offensive Slumps Lead Bucs To Another Series Loss (26-26)

5/28/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Luis Ortiz struggled to get into a rhythm, Pirates hitters couldn’t get to soft-tossing southpaw Marco Gonzales and fell short in extras as they drop the rubber match 6-3. Ortiz gave up high solo home runs to Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh. Ortiz rebounded to manage 5Continue reading “Big Arcing Home Runs and Offensive Slumps Lead Bucs To Another Series Loss (26-26)”

Errors and Misplays Abound As Bucs Drop Rubber Match 8-3 (24-22)

5/21/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Messy game on both sides of the ball as wild pitches and errant throws contributed to runs on both sides, however, more prominent for the Pirates side. Additionally, another late-game pitching decision by Shelton likely will be pointed to as a potential lynchpin for the Dbacks victory. Continue reading “Errors and Misplays Abound As Bucs Drop Rubber Match 8-3 (24-22)”

Figuring Out The Pirates 40-Man: Who’s Safe And Who Might Not Be

Do you hear that sound? It’s the keyboards pounding, teeth gnashing, alerts sounding, pages refreshing as Pittsburgh Pirates Fans furious debate the official opening of the team’s off-season.