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Report: Tucupita Marcano Facing Lifetime Ban for Betting on Pirates’ Games

Former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Tucupita Marcano is facing a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball for violating the league’s gambling policy, according to Lindsey Adler and Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal.

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Jason Delay activated off IL, optioned to AAA, Marco Gonzales transferred to 60-day IL

Per the transaction log Per the transaction log, the Pittsburgh Pirates have activated Jason Delay has been from the 10-day IL and optioned to AAA Indianapolis, and Marco Gonzales has been transferred to the 60-day IL.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 1 hour ago

Former Pirate Tucapita Marcano facing potential lifetime ban from MLB

Marcano facing possible lifetime ban for violating MLB’s gambling policy. According to an initial report by Lindsey Adler and Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal, former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Tucapita Marcano is facing a possible lifetime ban from MLB for violating the league's gambling policy while a member of the Pirates.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 6 hours ago

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Series June 4-6: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series, with the first matchup getting underway at 6:40 PM ET on Tuesday, June 4.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / 1 hour ago

Former Pittsburgh Pirates' INF Faces Possible Lifetime Ban For Betting on Baseball

Former Pittsburgh Pirates' infielder and current San Diego Padres' infielder Tucupita Marcano faces a possible lifetime ban from the sport because of gambling.

Tucupita Marcano News / MLB Trade Rumors / 52 minutes ago

Padres infielder under investigation for betting on baseball

Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for betting on baseball while a member of the Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

Pirates Recall Former No. 1 Draft Choice

The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to recall Henry Davis, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 June Amateur Draft. He’ll arrive in Pittsburgh on Tuesday in time to begin the Pirates’ three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mitch Keller News / Viral Sports News / 45 minutes ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Mitch Keller Joins Elite Group With Performance

The strength of the Pittsburgh Pirates team currently is their pitching staff. Rookies Jared Jones and Paul Skenes have been garnering a lot of attention, and rightfully so.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 26 minutes ago

Pirates Power Rankings: Starting Rotation Receives Due Credit

The Pittsburgh Pirates went 2-3 on the road last week, splitting a doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers before dropping two of three to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 13 hours ago

Bechtold’s Core Four: Does June spark the Pirates start of something better?

The Pirates are 27-32, yet two games out of a playoff spot. Welcome to Bechtold’s Core Four, where I preview four Pittsburgh Pirates topics, events, or storylines worth following this week.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bleacher Nation / 14 hours ago

Pirates Odds to Win 2024 World Series, Division, Make Playoffs

As of June 3, the Pittsburgh Pirates (27-32) are +20000 to win the World Series, among the bottom half of teams (24th) in the majors. They are +2500 to win the NL Central (fifth in the division).

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Pirates Minor League Report: Affiliates Complete Winless Weekend

Pirates’ minor league affiliates put the ice on an imperfect weekend, dropping each of the three games they played for the third day in a row. Triple-A Indianapolis lost 8-5 to the Omaha Storm Chasers despite Matt Gorski’s tenth home run in the past 18 games.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Pirates to call up former first overall pick

After a month at Triple-A Indianapolis, former first overall pick Henry Davis is headed back to the majors.

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Quinn Priester News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 1 hour ago

Priester inefficient with sinker usage, location in return

TORONTO -- Quinn Priester managed to show quality control by producing his first ever major-league outing without a free pass Sunday afternoon. He focused

Rowdy Tellez News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago

Rowdy Tellez’s Big Game Not Enough for Pirates in Loss to Blue Jays

Rowdy Tellez had three hits and drove in four runs but it wasn’t enough for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who fell 5-4 to the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre on Sunday afternoon.

David Bednar News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 3 hours ago

Bednar on early-season struggles: 'I knew I was better than that'

TORONTO -- Through the first month of the season, David Bednar didn't exactly resemble the All-Star closer who limited opposing hitters to a .215 batting

Quinn Priester News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Pirates recall RHP Quinn Priester to start vs. Blue Jays

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-hander Quinn Priester from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Sunday's finale of a three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays.

Mitch Keller News / Total Apex Sports / 3 minutes ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Spectacular Over Last 5 Starts

Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Mitch Keller continued his dominant run of starts on Saturday afternoon on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays. He tossed six innings and surrendered one earned run while striking out eight as the Pirates coasted to an 8-1 victory.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Mitch Keller, Pirates dominate Blue Jays

Ke'Bryan Hayes and Bryan Reynolds hit two-run homers, right-hander Mitch Keller struck out eight and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Saturday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Pirates Need to Add Fifth Starter, Face Important Roster Decisions

The Pittsburgh Pirates have not listed a starter for Sunday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, and they face some tough roster decisions. Or maybe they’re not so tough at all.

Paul Skenes News / Total Apex Sports / 6 hours ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Star Pitcher Continues Wonderful Rookie Season Through 4 Starts

Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Paul Skenes continues to take the league by storm in his rookie campaign. He tossed six innings and surrendered two earned runs while striking out nine on Wednesday on the road.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Pirates' Paul Skenes already worthy of All-Star selection

Pirates' Paul Skenes is already worthy of All-Star selection

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes is making a legitimate case for the All-Star team just four starts into his major league career.

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Another masterpiece by Skenes caps remarkable year for phenom

Another masterpiece by Paul Skenes caps remarkable calendar year for rookie phenom

Pirates rookie starting pitcher Paul Skenes had another excellent outing on Wednesday, capping an incredible calendar year for the young star.

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Pirates place left-hander, catcher on injured list

The pitcher suffered a left groin strain, while the catcher is dealing with a left thumb injury.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 23

Pirates won't be competitive if they keep wasting starts from young aces

With Thursday afternoon's 7-6 loss, it was the second game in a row the Pirates wasted a quality start from one of their young aces and let a late-inning, multiple-run lead slip away.

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