#Rodolfo Castro

When you look at the Pittsburgh Pirates you're probably not thinking the best of teams. They finished with 101 losses last year, making them the 4th worst team in 2021. But there is light on the horizon. Many predict that in 2023, we could see a team that could conceivably compete for a Wild Card spot. But could we see that come to fruition a year…

Monday, Oct. 3, the Pittsburgh Pirates (60-99) head back home to finish the 2022 season against the St Louis Cardinals (92-67). First pitch at PNC Park is set for 6:35 p.m. The Pirates avoided a sweep against the Cardinals on Sunday and even scored six runs against Adam Wainwright. The Pirates beat the Cardinals 7-5 and remain at 99 losses for…

Rodolfo Castro and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit the field on Saturday at PNC Park against Wade Miley, who is projected to start for the Chicago Cubs. First pitch will be at 6:35 PM ET. The Cubs are 18th in baseball with 150 total home runs. The Pirates have a team batting average of just.220 this season, which ranks 29th among MLB teams. Here's…

As the Major League Baseball playoffs approach, what's going on with teams at the other end of the standings? Here's a look at the seven worst teams in the majors: Athletics: Until it gets a new ballpark, which at best will be in 2025, Oakland wouldn't seem to have much hope. Owner John Fisher dropped the luxury-tax payroll to $48.2 million by…

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates 9/22/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Chicago Cubs (64-85) will meet the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-94) in the series opener of the NL Central Division four-game competition at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 6:35 PM ET. Chicago is in 3rd place at 64-85 in the National League Central…

The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees will finish their two-game series with a Wednesday night matchup at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Pirates-Yankees prediction and pick, laid out below. Pittsburgh endured a heartbreaking loss last night, another dagger in…

Luis Severino takes the mound for the New York Yankees on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium against Rodolfo Castro and the Pittsburgh Pirates. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET. The Yankees have the 18th-ranked batting average in the league (.240). The Pirates have a team batting average of just.221 this season, which ranks 29th among MLB teams. Prepare for…

Friday, Sept. 16, the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-89) face the New York Mets (90-54) at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. The Pirates' four-game winning streak and their momentum came to a screeching halt during Thursday's tilt against the Mets and lost the opener of a four-game series. The game will be aired on AT&T Sportsnet PIT and…

Thursday, Sept. 15, the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-88) travel to New York, to play the Mets (89-54) at Citi Field. First pitch of the opener of a four-game series is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. After the four-game sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati that was completed Wednesday, the Pirates have won six of their last 10 ten games. The Mets are coming off of…

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to play spoilers when they travel to Citi Field on Thursday night to take on the New York Mets. The Pirates (55-88) have reeled off four straight games and are still stuck in last place in the NL Central Division standings. On Wednesday, DH Rodolfo Castro homered and drove in four runs to power Pittsburgh to a 10-4…

NEW YORK (AP) - Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver was likely spared even stronger sanctioning by the NBA for his racist, misogynistic and hostile words and actions because of one key conclusion by investigators, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday. The law firm that spent nearly a year digging into the situation determined Sarver's use of slurs…

Our Daily Dinger home run prop picks stayed hot again on Monday night, as Ben Heisler's selection of Pirates slugger Rodolfo Castro paid off against left-hander Mike Minor in Cincinnati. With the full team back in action, we've got two plays on one red-hot hitter on the road in Detroit, a bet on the best home run hitter in the game to deliver in a…

After a weekend away to get ready for the start of the NFL season, the "Daily Dinger" contest makes it triumphant return this Monday to help add a little juice to the start of the week. Iain MacMillan kept the fun going our last time out, selecting Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa to leave the yard, getting our guy to double digits on the…

Lookalikes. New York Mets outfielder Mark Canha and actor Jim Cashman who plays Jamie on those Progressive Insurance ads. Heating up again. The hot/cold Blue Jays had won five in a row heading before Tuesday night's 9-6 loss to the Orioles. Alek Manoah (13-7, 2.48 ERA) gets the start at Camden Yards on Wednesday. Alek's been great, if not dominant,…

I'm taking a break from building my shrine to Ronald Acuna Jr. to put together the Wednesday edition of the article. I know there are a lot of things we can complain about when it comes to Major League Baseball, but the incredible amount of young, exciting talent is the best it has ever been. Every day, we're treated to watching some awesome…

The Pittsburgh Pirates will visit the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third game of their series in the National League West versus National League Central from Chase Field on Wednesday night. The weather is expected to be mildly humid with a 0% chance of rain and 1.8 miles per hour winds. The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off of a 2 run win against…