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Pirates Encouraged by Early Returns From Henry Davis at Indianapolis

After a strong spring showing, Henry Davis looked primed for a breakout season with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024. Spring training numbers are always to be taken with a grain of salt, but Davis hit .310 with a 1.067 OPS and four home runs.

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Braves look to shut down Pirates' resurgent offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates' offense has found life of late. Now, after pounding out a big lead and holding it in the opener of the team's three-game set against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Friday, the Pirates will look to build on the momentum in the middle contest of the series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Grasshoppers Twirl One-Hitter

Pirates’ affiliates picked up three wins on Friday, with the Greensboro Grasshoppers coming close to a historical event and a handful of homers throughout the lower tiers of the system.

Nick Gonzales News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 5 hours ago

Pirates' recent offensive turnaround coincides with Gonzales' production

Derek Shelton believes a more aggressive approach has played a small role in helping the Pirates turn the corner in terms of run production as of late.

Patrick Reilly News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 4 hours ago

Minor-league report: Reilly's strong start sets tone for Greensboro

A look at Friday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (22-24) lost at Iowa, 12-0. Iowa tagged Indianapolis pitching for 16 hits while the Indians' offense mustered just four hits.

Bailey Falter News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Bailey Falter Passes Big Test Against Tough Braves’ Lineup

If you questioned whether Bailey Falter’s start to the season would last or not, maybe his performance on Friday night at PNC Park steered you towards yes.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Nick Gonzales drives in four as Pirates pummel Braves 11-5

Nick Gonzales went 2-for-3 with a career-high four RBIs and Edward Olivares went 3-for-5 with two RBIs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 11-5 win against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Friday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Falter Shines Again, Gonzales Leads Big Night for Pirates’ Bats in 11-5 Win Over Braves

Bailey Falter had another quality start and Nick Gonzales drove in a career-high four runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

Oneil Cruz News / The Forkball / 1 minute ago

Pirates’ Oneil Cruz’s 120+ Mph Double Hits in Game

In a game that will be remembered for years to come, Oneil Cruz, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ shortstop, made baseball history as he blasted two hits harder than 120 mph, a feat unlike any other in the record books.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

Olivia Dunne responds to young fan’s hilarious Pirates’ Paul Skenes comments

Paul Skenes already looks like a star at the MLB level. He throws a rather effortless 100 MPH to go along with a quality repertoire of breaking pitches.

Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / 6 hours ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Teammate Praises Paul Skenes’s Toughness

Pittsburgh Pirates’ top prospect, starting pitcher Paul Skenes, has taken the baseball world by storm to start his career. He has been blowing opponents away with some nasty stuff, routinely touching 100 MPH on the radar gun.

Barry Bonds News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 5 hours ago

Pirates Hall of Fame is Nice Honor But Barry Bonds Deserves More

Barry Bonds received a well-deserved honor when it was announced he would be welcomed into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame class of 2024. Bonds was

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

One Pirates’ Hitter is Salvageable, Another is Not

The question became even more relevant after another lousy day for Rowdy Tellez. The Pittsburgh Pirates opted to drop a position player and add a relief pitcher to the roster before Thursday afternoon’s game against the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 3 hours ago

Braves vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – May 24

The Pittsburgh Pirates (23-28) start a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (29-18) on Friday at PNC Park. First pitch is at 6:40 PM. The probable pitchers are Bryce Elder for the Braves and Bailey Falter (2-2) for the Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 2 hours ago

Barry Bonds in the Pirates Hall of Fame is a disappointment

It is funny that he’s going in alongside Jim Leyland though. The Pirates announced their 2024 Hall Of Fame class on Tuesday, with many speculating since last year who would be next up.

Henry Davis News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 minutes ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Henry Davis Slugs Two Home Runs

Each of the four Pirates’ affiliates picked up a win on Thursday, with 2021 first overall pick Henry Davis leading the charge with a two-homer game. Triple-A Indianapolis outlasted a comeback attempt from the Iowa Cubs, logging six homers in the 10-8 win.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Pirates' bullpen tries to right the ship against Braves

No lead has been safe for the Pittsburgh Pirates as of late. Pittsburgh has gone up by at least four in each of its past two games before ultimately losing -- a fate it will try to avoid on Friday in the opener of a three-game set with the visiting Atlanta Braves.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

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.

Pirates option struggling power bat to minor leagues

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 23

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.

Jack Suwinski News / MLB Trade Rumors / 20 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

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Ji-Hwan Bae News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21