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Cruz, Pirates Finally Show Life in 9th Inning but Fall to Rockies 3-2

The Pittsburgh Pirates finally showed signs of life on offense in the ninth inning but it wasn’t enough. Oneil Cruz belted a two-run home run into the Allegheny River to bring the Pirates (14-19) within a run in the game’s final frame, but they were unable to add on and fell 3-2 to the Colorado Rockies.

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Pirates option struggling former No. 1 overall pick to minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned former No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis to Triple-A. Davis has struggled both defensively and offensively this season.

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Pirates activate C Yasmani Grandal from injured list

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Yasmani Grandal News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Pirates activate C Yasmani Grandal from injured list

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated catcher Yasmani Grandal from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Grandal, 35, had been playing with Triple-A Indianapolis as he attempted to work his way back from left foot plantar fasciitis.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 11 minutes ago

Pirates Activate Veteran Catcher, Send Former No. 1 Draft Pick to Minors

At long last, the Pittsburgh Pirates have activated veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal from the injured list. Henry Davis was sent to triple-A Indianapolis to make room for him in a corresponding move that surprised nobody.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 21 minutes ago

Pirates Option Slumping Henry Davis, Activate Yasmani Grandal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shuffled their catching situation, optioning Henry Davis to Triple-A Indianapolis. Veteran backstop Yasmani Grandal has been activated off the 10-day injured list and added to the active roster.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 5 hours ago

It’s Getting Time for Oneil Cruz to Learn Baseball

If Oneil Cruz attended a tryout camp, he would win the day. The Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop has all the tools. He can hit the ball hard and far. He has a strong arm.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 6 hours ago

Pirates vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitchers – May 3

The Pittsburgh Pirates (14-18) host the Colorado Rockies (7-24) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at PNC Park. The contest starts at 6:40 PM ET.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Marauders Combine for One-Hitter

Pirates’ minor league affiliates picked up two wins on Thursday, including a virtuoso pitching performance from the Bradenton Marauders. Triple-A Indianapolis took down the Buffalo Bisons 6-4, with the bullpen contributing five shutout innings to carry the club to victory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Pirates hope to find offense against Rockies

Few teams are having as much trouble scoring runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates, who begin a three-game series against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Friday.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 10 hours ago

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies Series May 3-5: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be hosting the Colorado Rockies for a three-game series, with the first matchup getting underway at 6:40 PM ET on Friday, May 3.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / 8 hours ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Receive Underwhelming April Grade

April was a tale of two halves for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They jumped out of the gates, winning their first five games of the season and not losing any of the first five series they played.

Paul Skenes News / FanNation Fastball / 10 hours ago

The Pittsburgh Pirates are Still Not Calling Up Paul Skenes

Despite a dominant run at Triple-A to start the season, Paul Skenes is not being called up yet by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Triple-A Indianapolis put on social media that he is set to start for the team again on Sunday.

Rowdy Tellez News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago

Pirates’ Replacement for Rowdy Tellez Ready In Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates have scored less than 2 runs per game over their past 16 games, dating back to their April 15th contest with the New York Mets.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 13 hours ago

Pirates need to shake roster up before Rockies come to town

With most of the roster in a slump, the Pirates could benefit by bringing up new or new-ish faces. Let’s face it, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked abysmal in the Bay Area this week.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / CBSSports.com / 13 hours ago

Five things to know about Pirates prospect Paul Skenes, including if the hype is real and when he could debut

Skenes has drawn rave reviews, but the Pirates have slow-played the former No. 1 draft pick so far

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / 17 hours ago

The Pirates Have Problems. Here’s One Thing That Won’t Solve Them.

One common criticism of Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton is his unwillingness to stick with a set lineup every day. The Pirates offense has been pathetic lately and is a chief reason why they’re 5-16 in their last 21 games.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

Former Yankees infielder rips team after loss to Orioles

The New York Yankees crushed the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, but their bats have gone silent in the first two games of their AL East showdown with the Baltimore Orioles.

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Paul Skenes News / 5 GOATs / May 1

Paul Skenes admits to warming up for a game to an audiobook

Every player has their own routine to warm up for a game. However, top MLB pitching prospect Paul Skenes certainly has a unique method of warming up for a game to an audiobook.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 1

Six Minor Leaguers Who Could Help Pirates Offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates offense is hurting, and it’s time to look to the triple-A Indianapolis Indians for help. After a promising 8-2 start, the Pirates are 14-16 after Monday’s 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Oakland Athletics.

Aroldis Chapman News / Yardbarker / 4 minutes ago

Aroldis Chapman can still help Pirates

A seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series winner, Chapman is a player who could help teach the young pitchers how to win.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 1

Pirates back in last place after 15 consecutive outs to close latest loss

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Another loss, another awful offensive output, and the final night of April gets spent in last place. The Pirates continued their stretch of wretched results Tuesday night, falling to the Athletics, 5-2, at Oakland Coliseum and falling into the National League Central Division cellar for the first time this season.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / April 24