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Pirates Send Their 2023 Leading Home Run Hitter to Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent Jack Suwinski, who led the team with 26 home runs in 2023, to triple-A Indianapolis. The left-hand-hitting outfielder has been struggling all season long in 2024.

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Pirates Option Jack Suwinski to Triple-A Indianapolis

Struggling outfielder Jack Suwinski has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. To take his spot on the roster, the Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled left-handed reliever Jose Hernandez.

Jack Suwinski News / MLB Trade Rumors / 16 minutes ago

Pirates option struggling power bat to minor leagues

The Pittsburgh Pirates are sending down Jack Suwinski, who showed off a big power last season but has yet to find his groove early in the 2024 campaign.

Pirates recall utilityman after scorching start in Triple-A

Cubs decide to demote former MLB ERA leader

MLB wild-card hopefuls that should consider selling at trade deadline

Which players have hit the most home runs in a season for every MLB franchise?

The 'MLB-first, all-minority lineup' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago

The National Baseball Spotlight Finds … Pittsburgh?!!

It is by no means a scientific study. However, one of the primary factors I use to determine a Major League Baseball team’s relevancy is how often it appears on Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN.

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

Pirates To Honor 1979 World Series Champions On Saturday

The Pittsburgh Pirates will honor their 1979 World Series champion team before their Saturday game against the Atlanta Braves. Team members will be on hand for autographs.

Paul Skenes News / Sporting News / 1 hour ago

Fastest pitchers in baseball: Where Paul Skenes, Mason Miller rank among MLB's hardest-throwers

Here's a look at which pitchers have the highest velocity in the majors.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 minutes ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Multi-Homer Game for Hilson, Johnson Also Goes Deep

Pirates’ farm clubs picked up a pair of wins on Wednesday, with P.J. Hilson recording a multi-homer game for the second time in the past week. Hilson was

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Pirates vs. Giants Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, May 23, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (23-27) are -160 favorites to take Game 3 of th series from the San Francisco Giants (24-26) Thursday at 12:35 PM ET. The teams enter the matchup with the series record tied, and the underdog Giants are listed with +131 odds to win the rubber match and take the series victory.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

Pirates vs. Giants Probable Starting Pitchers – May 23

The Pittsburgh Pirates (23-27) play at home against the San Francisco Giants (24-26) on Thursday. The contest is set to begin at 12:35 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Pirates will send Paul Skenes (1-0) to the mound, while Mason Black (0-1) will take the ball for the Giants.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Paul Skenes, Pirates aim for series win over Giants

Opponents are already running out of superlatives to describe Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, who has shown flashes of brilliance in his first two career starts.

MLB News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 56 minutes ago

Pirates squander five-run lead, fail to put away Giants in crushing loss

A day after overcoming a four-run ninth-inning deficit to secure a dramatic come-from-behind victory, the Pirates found themselves on the opposite side of a late rally.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Action Network / 14 hours ago

Giants vs. Pirates odds, pick, predictions for Thu. 5/23: O/U pick for Skenes Day

Action Network's D.J. James shares Giants vs. Pirates pick for Thursday, May 23, including MLB odds on the run line, over/under and moneyline for the third career start of Paul Skenes.

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The 'MLB-first, all-minority lineup' quiz

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago