During the early to mid part of April, Oneil Cruz wasn't providing much production at the plate. His slash line, as of April 21, was sitting at .209/.261/.
A look at Sunday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (17-19) lost at Louisville, 7-1. The Bats posted a six-run second inning off of Indians starter Eric Lauer. He allowed a two-run double to Hernan Perez, a one-RBI double to Blake Dunn, and a three-run home run to Levi Jordan in that inning.
Connor Joe hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning, but the Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to erased a three-run deficit and fell 5-4 to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on Mother’s Day.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently without the services of Ke’Bryan Hayes, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with low back inflammation on Saturday.
Paul Skenes has arrived. Ever since spring training, fans have been eagerly awaiting the moment when the Pittsburgh Pirates would call up their top prospect.
Andrew McCutchen has seen and done some pretty cool things in his MLB career. The Pittsburgh Pirates legend has played for a very long time and faced off against some incredible players.
PITTSBURGH – It was supposed to be “Skenesmas.” Paul Skenes made his major-league debut on Saturday for the Pittsburgh Pirates. It marked the unveiling of the most-hyped pitching prospect in franchise history – apologies to Kris Benson and Gerrit Cole.
While storms swept the northeast on Saturday, delaying games for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Altoona Curve, it was the Bradenton Marauders who sat through the organization’s most noteworthy stoppage on the day: a turtle delay in the second inning.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (18-22) take on the Chicago Cubs (23-17) at home on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks (0-3) to the mound, while Bailey Falter (2-2) will take the ball for the Pirates.
Paul Skenes pitched this weekend, believe it or not. It may feel like half a decade ago after a two hour and 20 minute rain delay, six bases loaded walks
A look at Saturday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (17-18) lost at Louisville, 6-5. The Indians had runners on first
Paul Skenes garnered most of the headlines in his major-league debut, but it was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense that was responsible for delivering a win against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on Saturday.
Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his highly anticipated major league debut and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit five home runs in a 10-9 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Paul Skenes’ debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates turned out to be one to remember, but not for the reasons you would have expected. The Pirates jumped out to a five-run lead with Skenes on the mound before a bullpen meltdown resulted in the Chicago Cubs taking a lead in the fifth after a two hour and 20 minute rain delay.
Saturday started off as a great day of excitement and optimism for the Pittsburgh Pirates as Paul Skenes, one of the best pitching prospects of the past 15 years, was set to make his major league debut.
There is hope on the horizon. The Pittsburgh Pirates lost another game last night. The final score was Cubs 7 Pirates 3. There’s nothing unusual about that.
Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes mowed down the first two batters he faced in the majors.
Pirates GM Ben Cherington announced some moves Saturday afternoon.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired a starting arm from the Giants in pitcher Daulton Jefferies.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Paul Skenes will look to begin to make good on his immense hype when he takes to the mound for his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
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