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Pirates, Paul Skenes no match for red-hot Brewers in 14-0 rout
Even Pirates ace Paul Skenes couldn’t cool off the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Skenes, making his 25th start of the season, gave up two or more home runs for the second time this season and threw 93 pitches over four innings as...
Brewers beat up on Andrew Heaney, sending Pirates to 7-1 loss
The Milwaukee Brewers got to left-hander Andrew Heaney early and never relented as the Pirates started their six-game road trip with a 7-1 loss Monday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Brewers, who have won their last 10 games and are one of the hottest teams in baseball, got...
Pirates playing the ‘short’ game by having Jared Triolo, Isiah Kiner-Falefa switch positions
After years of being blocked at third base for the Pittsburgh Pirates by one of the best defenders in baseball, Jared Triolo viewed the trade of Ke’Bryan Hayes as a bittersweet opportunity. Although Triolo is a Gold Glove winner, he also is someone who studies the game and its best...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 10, 2025: Bubba Chandler allows 6 hits, 3 runs in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 66-47) lost a third straight game and fell 6-1 to Omaha (Royals). CF Ji Hwan Bae (.287) had two doubles. DH Nick Solak (.357) was 1 for 4 with an RBI, his 51st of the season. 2B Nick Yorke (.275) was 2 for 4 with a double. RF...
Bullpen blows up as Reds pound Pirates for 14 runs for 4-game series split
There was a long stretch of the season for the Pittsburgh Pirates when a four-run deficit would have been insurmountable even if their pitching was impenetrable. Those roles were reversed Sunday afternoon, when the Pirates got offensive production but their bullpen couldn’t stop the bleeding as the Cincinnati Reds scored...
‘Bet on it’: Pirates GM confident Bubba Chandler will make MLB debut this season
If Ben Cherington were a gambling man, the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager would be willing to bet top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler will make his major-league debut this season. The Pirates are playing the waiting game with the 22-year-old Chandler, a 6-foot-3, 218-pound right-hander who is ranked the No. 4...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 9, 2025: Greensboro bats explode for 27 runs
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 66-46) lost 10-4 to Omaha (Royals). RHP Johan Oviedo (2.08) started and went 3⅔ innings, allowing one run on two hits with one walk and eight strikeouts. LHP Nick Dombkowski (1-5, 7.11) came on and allowed three runs on four hits, including a homer, in 2⅓ innings to...
Reds score winning run in 7th to top Pirates
Braxton Ashcraft, despite being utilized primarily out of the bullpen during his rookie campaign this year, still believes his long-term future in the big leagues is as a starter. Organizationally, the Pittsburgh Pirates concur with the 25-year-old, but for now, Ashcraft will continue to be a relief option for manager...
Full Count: Pirates icon Andrew McCutchen mentors Liover Peguero to tap into potential
After Liover Peguero hit three home runs in one game Aug. 2 at Coors Field, Andrew McCutchen approached the 24-year-old infielder and provided a pop quiz: Do you know who was the last Pittsburgh Pirates player to hit three homers in a game in Denver? Peguero had no idea, even...
Bucs Beat Q&A: Pirates catcher Joey Bart talks recovering from concussion, learning 1st base
In this week’s Bucs Beat Q&A, TribLive’s Kevin Gorman sits down with Pirates catcher Joey Bart: You grew up in Atlanta but have family roots in Western Pennsylvania, specifically Lower Burrell. Have you had a chance to see some of your relatives while playing for the Pirates? More so connecting...
The week ahead: Pirates to visit Milwaukee, Chicago
Here’s a look at next week’s Pittsburgh Pirates schedule: at Brewers 7:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 7:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 2:10 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • The NL Central-leading Brewers had won 10 of their past 11 games entering their series with the Mets. They are 4-3 against the...
Pirates prospect watch: Will Taylor flashes power potential
Will Taylor Position: OF Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 180 pounds Level: High-A Greensboro Notable: Taylor is getting a reputation for coming through in the clutch. The Pirates’ fifth-round pick (No. 145 overall) in 2024, Taylor hit his third career grand slam Aug. 2 as High-A Greensboro scored a 10-2 win over...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 9, 2025: Konnor Griffin, 2025 draft pick Jared Jones homer in Greensboro win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 66-45) lost 2-1 to Omaha (Royals). RHP Thomas Harrington (7-9, 5.40) started and gave up two runs on three hits, including a homer, in 4⅔ innings. He walked one and struck out five. RHP Eddy Yean (2.79), RHP Chase Shugart (0.00) and LHP Evan Sisk (3.62) combined to...
Pirates survive Chase Burns, rally behind Bryan Reynolds’ triple
Chase Burns came with a reputation as a fireballer whose four-seam fastball flirts with triple digits, and the Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander lived up to his billing with 10 strikeouts in six innings. Despite a dominant performance by Burns, his first major-league victory continued to elude him as the Pittsburgh...
After simple advice, Pirates catcher Henry Davis hopes homer signals turnaround at plate
For all of the work Henry Davis has done in the batting cage trying to find his way out of a funk at the plate, the Pittsburgh Pirates catcher got some simple but sage advice from a baseball lifer. After taking early batting practice Thursday, it was a conversation with...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 7, 2025: Konnor Griffin belts 15th homer in Greensboro win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 66-44) doubled up Omaha (Royals), 4-2. RF Jase Bowen (.667) went 2 for 3 with a double and homer in his Triple-A debut. 3B Alika Williams (.262) went 1 for 3 with his fourth homer. SS Cam Devanney (.272) went 1 for 3 with a double and an...
Paul Skenes tosses 6 scoreless innings as Pirates pound Reds for shutout victory
The return of Ke’Bryan Hayes with the Cincinnati Reds brought a warm reception from a crowd that cheered the first third baseman in Pittsburgh Pirates history to win a Gold Glove. The better ovation was saved for Paul Skenes, who continued to build his candidacy for the National League Cy...
After being traded to Cincinnati, Ke’Bryan Hayes returns with Reds to play Pirates
Don Kelly said it would be weird to see Ke’Bryan Hayes in red after so many years wearing black and gold while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he became baseball’s premier defensive third baseman. Hayes used the same word to describe dressing in the visiting clubhouse and sitting in...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 8-10
All corners of the city will be full of excitement in the next few days, so this August weekend is the best time to venture out and explore. Here are a few events to get you started. Barrel and Flow This acclaimed festival celebrating Black brewers and artists is back...
Tim Benz: Can’t get optimistic about Paul Skenes contract rumors? Embrace your own cynicism first
A lot of Pirates fans and media members have been quick to dismiss this week’s “rumor” via 93.7 The Fan that the Pirates have “tried to make some headway” on a contract extension with star pitcher Paul Skenes. Most folks have been dubious of that prospect for many reasons. •...
U mad, bro? Rotten trade deadline, monumental collapse in Colorado have Pirates fans seething
A comically bad loss in Denver. A tragically mangled trade deadline. And some remarkably ill-phrased quotes from a general manager grasping at straws. I’ll hand it to the Pirates. Even now that Steelers training camp has started, they keep finding ways to stay in the headlines. I’ll hand it to...
First Call: Watch David Bednar’s first save as a Yankee; Art Rooney II on Ireland travel plans
Thursday’s “First Call” features Art Rooney II’s travel plans for the Steelers when they head to Ireland. We look at the Browns quarterback situation for their preseason opener and Travis Hunter’s chances of playing on both sides of the ball against the Steelers on Saturday in Jacksonville. Plus, you can...
Dennis Santana plans to ‘turn the page’ after early struggles as Pirates’ new closer
Dennis Santana had blown a save for the second time in three appearances, surrendering two earned runs in the ninth inning of a 4-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon. That it came only five days after a disastrous outing in Colorado where the Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 6, 2025: Antwone Kelly, 2 relievers combine on 2-hitter for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 65-44) lost 5-4 to Omaha (Royals). LF Ronny Simon (.311) went 3 for 5 with a run scored, RBI and his 27th stolen base. 1B Nick Solak (.365) went 2 for 3 with a double and RBI. RF Matt Fraizer (.291) went 2 for 4 with a double...
Giants score 2 runs off Dennis Santana in 9th inning to beat Pirates, win series
A week after being swept at home by the Pittsburgh Pirates, the San Francisco Giants came to PNC Park and nearly returned the favor. The Giants tied the score in the eighth inning against Isaac Mattson and scored two runs in the ninth off Dennis Santana for a 4-2 win...
