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Jones dazzles in seven near-perfect innings as Pirates walk off Rockies

Before Saturday's first pitch between the Pirates and Rockies at PNC Park, Derek Shelton noted that Jared Jones excels at focusing on "his day" when it is his turn to pitch.

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“Gripping It and Ripping It:” Pirates’ Jared Jones Blanks Rockies

Pirates’ rookie Jared Jones authored the best start of his brief major league career on Saturday, allowing just one baserunner across seven innings and striking out ten Rockies’ batters.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Pirates down Rockies on Jack Suwinski’s walk-off single

Jared Jones pitched seven dominant innings and Jack Suwinski lined a pinch-hit, walk-off single to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies on a rainy Saturday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

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.

Paul Skenes News / FanNation Fastball / 1 hour ago

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 / 2 hours 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 / 2 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 / 52 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.

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 / 1 minute 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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