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Pirates rally from 5-run hole, David Bednar hangs on in 9th in win over Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates were in an unfavorable spot after four innings Friday at PNC Park, trailing by five runs to the Cincinnati Reds. Bailey Falter had been roughed up, and offensively, the Pirates were having little luck against Cincinnati’s relievers with the Reds pitching a bullpen game. But a major...
Jim Leyland hopes all ‘wounds have healed’ for fans as Barry Bonds joins him for Pirates Hall of Fame enshrinement
When the Pittsburgh Pirates announced their franchise Hall of Fame class for 2024 back in May, Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen were universally applauded at PNC Park. They’ll both hear a similar ovation Saturday when the induction ceremony takes place. That’s no surprise given that Leyland managed the Bucs to...
Isiah Kiner-Falefa pulls off ‘bucket list’ baserunning play to spark Pirates’ 6-run inning
After Isiah Kiner-Falefa was hit by a pitch to load the bases in the fifth inning, Pittsburgh Pirates first base coach Tarrik Brock whispered a reminder that this was the perfect time to run a play on his bucket list. So when Bryan Reynolds hit a sharp grounder up the...
For Andrew McCutchen, watching Pirates Hall of Famer Barry Bonds ‘was like watching a superhero’
Barry Bonds was must-watch viewing for a young Andrew McCutchen, who would be glued to the television when regularly scheduled programming was interrupted to show the chase for the home run record. McCutchen was but a teenager, four years from becoming a Pittsburgh Pirates first-round pick, when Bonds broke the...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 22, 2024: Liover Peguero homers twice in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 58-61) beat Columbus (Guardians), 9-8, in 10 innings. SS Liover Peguero (.251) went 3 for 5 with a pair of homers, his 10th and 11th, and a double. 2B Nick Gonzales (.354) went 1 for 4 and also homered. 1B Jake Lamb (.268) went 2 for 5 and...
Paul Skenes dominates, Bryan De La Cruz has breakout game as Pirates blank Reds
Paul Skenes and Nick Lodolo had combined for 18 strikeouts through four-plus innings when the least likely suspect helped the Pittsburgh Pirates break the game wide open against the Cincinnati Reds. After a ground-rule double in the fourth — his first extra-base hit in 17 games for the Pirates —...
Mark Madden: Pirates have decisions to make, or not make, before next season
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ disintegration since the trade deadline defies belief. Except I believe it. Even at their best, this year’s Pirates never truly looked a playoff team. Fringe, no better. But there was nothing marginal about how they dropped out of the wild-card race, imploding via 10 straight losses. Travesty...
After strong outing, Pirates’ Domingo German makes case for more starts
At the beginning of their Wednesday afternoon series finale against the Texas Rangers, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced starting pitchers for Aug. 22-25, when the Cincinnati Reds visit PNC Park for four games. Paul Skenes will take the hill first Thursday, followed by Bailey Falter on Friday. Jake Woodford is slated...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 21, 2024: Jack Suwinski homers in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-61) lost 5-1 to Columbus (Guardians). RHP Mike Burrows (4.00) started and went four innings, giving up one run on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts. LHP Michael Plassmeyer (3-9, 7.85) took the loss, allowing four runs on four hits in three innings. LHP Geronimo Franzua...
Rangers walk it off in bottom of 9th to beat Pirates, win series
Before Wednesday afternoon against the Texas Rangers, Domingo German last started an MLB game July 25, 2023. That was as a result of his time (2017-19, 2021-23) with the New York Yankees coming to an end in the aftermath of multiple suspensions, as well as on-field struggles. So, it’d probably...
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory bringing mobile museum to PNC Park
A unique opportunity awaits fans at PNC Park this week as the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds. The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is bringing its mobile museum to Pittsburgh Thursday through Saturday. The exhibit, which will be located outside of PNC Park, allows fans to hold game-used bats...
Win over Rangers shows what Pirates can look like when all facets are firingVideo
The Pittsburgh Pirates have navigated through plenty of visible issues so far this season, but an inability to fire on all cylinders has perhaps been the most significant obstacle for the club. For part of April and May, offense was lacking. More recently, through a 10-game losing streak, it was...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 20, 2024: Kervin Pichardo, Tsung-Che Cheng homer in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-60) lost 2-1 to Columbus (Guardians) in 11 innings. RHP Jared Jones (4.91), making his third rehab start, gave up no runs on one hit and one walk with 10 strikeouts in five innings. LHP Ryan Borucki (5.40) and RHP Carmen Mlodzinski (6.00) each pitched a scoreless inning....
Mitch Keller sharp as Pirates blank Rangers to even series
It’s been a rough August for Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller, who, entering his start Tuesday at Globe Life Field against the Texas Rangers, had allowed 15 runs and as many hits over his last two appearances. Keller’s individual woes were emblematic of the Pirates’ as a club through a...
Pirates’ Jared Jones dazzles in 3rd rehab assignment at Triple-A, striking out 10
Last Sunday, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on his weekly 93.7 FM radio show that rookie right-handed pitcher Jared Jones would make at least one more rehab start at Triple-A Indianapolis before a decision is made as to him rejoining the big-league club. Jones, who is recovering from...
After swing adjustment, Pirates 3B Jared Triolo was ready for return to starting role
When the Pittsburgh Pirates placed third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list with low back inflammation, it thrust Jared Triolo back into a starting role against the Texas Rangers. This time, Triolo was ready. After swinging and missing at Dane Dunning’s first knuckle-curveball, low and away, Triolo connected...
Luis Ortiz strikes out 7 but Corey Seager homers twice to lead Rangers past Pirates
Luis Ortiz matched his career best with seven strikeouts, but Corey Seager made the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander pay for leaving a pair of pitches over the middle of the plate. Seager hit a two home runs, a solo shot and a three-run blast, to lead the Texas Rangers to a...
Pirates place 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes on IL again, add OF/1B Billy McKinney, RHP Hunter Stratton
The Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday placed third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list with low back inflammation, marking the second time this season and fifth time in the past three years that the Gold Glove winner’s bothersome back has required a stay on the IL. Hayes, 27, is...
Tim Benz: Ben Cherington is living in 2 worlds at once when it comes to Oneil Cruz’s future at shortstop
At least Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington acknowledged it at one point during his weekly 93.7 The Fan radio show. “I’m not answering your question,” Cherington admitted Sunday as he tried to segue between multiple points during an answer that lasted almost four minutes. The extended response came after...
Cruz control: Pirates weigh what to do on defense with error-prone shortstop Oneil Cruz
Oneil Cruz already has surpassed every statistical mark from his rookie season and is one shy of tying the franchise record for home runs by a shortstop, set 91 years ago by Hall of Famer Arky Vaughan. Although Cruz leads the Pittsburgh Pirates with 27 doubles and ranks among the...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 18, 2024: Matt Gorski’s homer helps Indy sweep St. PaulVideo
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-59) swept St. Paul (Twins) with a 7-6 walk-off victory. CF Matt Gorski (.244) was 3 for 5 with two RBIs, including a double and solo home run in the bottom of the ninth. He now has 53 RBIs this season. 1B Seth Beer (.295) was 3 for...
Mariners pound Pirates, prevent 1st series sweep at home
After ending a 10-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates took the first two games of their series against the Seattle Mariners and were seeking their third sweep of the season and first at home. But the Pirates’ inability to finish off opponents persisted. Cal Raleigh, Josh Rojas and Dominic Canzone...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington takes responsibility for ‘difficult stretch,’ says goals won’t change
Ben Cherington accepted responsibility for the 10-game losing streak that derailed the Pittsburgh Pirates’ postseason hopes but said it hasn’t changed the team’s goals. The Pirates general manager said Sunday afternoon on his weekly radio show that, after a 14-game jump in their win total last year, the expectation remains...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 17, 2024: Thomas Harrington shines in Indianapolis victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-59) shut out St. Paul (Twins), 3-0. 3B Jose Rojas (.246) and RF Edward Olivares (.273) each hit solo homers. Olivares was 3 for 4. 1B Billy Cook (.295) was 3 for 4 with a double and run scored. C Jason Delay (.282) was 2 for 3 with...
‘You can’t replace Cutch’: How the Pirates will deal with losing DH Andrew McCutchen to IL
Wearing a black brace to stabilize his inflamed left knee, Andrew McCutchen received pats on his back from teammates Saturday morning as he limped near his locker in the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse. McCutchen knew he more than likely was headed to the 10-day injured list, which meant the Pirates had...
