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Suwinski Gives Pirates Walk-Off Win Over Rockies After Jones’ Dominant Start

Jack Suwinski delivered a pinch-hit walk-off for the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 1-0 win over the Colorado Rockies after Jared Jones delivered a brilliant start at PNC Park on Saturday evening.

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A Pittsburgh Pirates' Pitching Prospect is Making History, and it's Not Paul Skenes

All the focus for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the early part of 2024 has been on when ace prospect Paul Skenes will make his Major League debut. However, perhaps we should all be focusing on ace prospect Jared Jones, who is already at the big league level - and dominating.

Derek Shelton News / Bucs Dugout / 2 hours ago

Comments by Andy Haines, Derek Shelton show the Pirates are divorced from reality, run from accountability

Just, make it stop. Please. There’s incompetence, and then there’s cowardice. Cowardice is worse. Incompetence is bringing on Andy Haines. Cowardice is watching what Haines has done these last two seasons and having not already pulled the plug.

Henry Davis News / CBSSports.com / 2 hours ago

Henry Davis demoted: Four things to know as Pirates send former No. 1 pick to minors

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Henry Davis News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 8 hours ago

Other 2021 Draft Picks Need to Offset Henry Davis

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2021 draft class should have been a good one if for no other reason than they had the first overall pick. The eventual impact of the class, though, is most likely going to rely on players who were selected after the first pick.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / 5 hours ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Moves 5/4

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter play today with a 14-18 record. They were just swept by the Oakland Athletics and have lost six of their last eight games.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Pirates vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, May 4, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (14-19) hope to avoid their sixth straight defeat when they host the Colorado Rockies (8-24) Saturday at 4:05 PM ET on MLB Network.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Pirates vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitchers – May 4

The Pittsburgh Pirates (14-19) host the Colorado Rockies (8-24) on Saturday after a streak of five losses. First pitch is at 4:05 PM ET. The Pirates will give the nod to Jared Jones (2-3, 3.18 ERA), who is eyeing win No.

Carlson Reed News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 minutes ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Carlson Reed Leads Marauders Shutout

Pirates’ minor league affiliates suffered through a difficult Friday evening, with the Bradenton Marauders’ pitching staff serving as one of the only bright spots for the second day in a row.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 12 hours ago

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.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Cruz, Pirates 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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 13 minutes ago

Pirates send struggling former No. 1 overall pick to minors

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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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 / 55 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 / 18 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.

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.

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.

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