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Minor-league report: Davis earns call back up to Pirates

Henry Davis is being called back up to the Pirates, a source confirmed to DK Pittsburgh Sports Sunday evening. Davis is hitting .296 with seven home runs and 17 RBIs since being sent to Class AAA Indianapolis May 3.

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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 / 1 minute 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 / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Pirates’ Mitch Keller joins unreal Justin Verlander, Clayton Kershaw club with stunning feat

Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Mitch Keller is joining elite company. The Buccos’ starter is one of only five MLB pitchers since 2013 to have 7+ wins before June in back-to-back seasons, according to OPTAStats.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 22 hours ago

Pirates Minor League Report: Two First Round Picks Homer

Pirates’ affiliates dropped all five games they played on Saturday night, continuing a miserable streak to begin the weekend, although a pair of former first round picks crushed home runs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 10 hours ago

Minor-league report: Davis, Johnson homer; Altoona blows another late lead

A look at Saturday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (24-30) lost to Omaha, 4-2. Henry Davis hit a solo home run in the

Mitch Keller News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 7 hours ago

Keller's growing maturation aids another 'gritty performance'

TORONTO -- Mitch Keller has experienced his share of adversity throughout his major-league career. Following his debut in 2019, the former top pitching prospect went through stretches where he lacked consistency.

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 / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Pirates’ Keller, Ortiz Spell Bullpen in 8-1 Win Over Blue Jays

The Pittsburgh Pirates drew even in their series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, powered to an 8-1 win with an excellent start from Mitch Keller and a balanced showing at the plate as Ke’Bryan Hayes and Bryan Reynolds each notching two-run homers.

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.

Quinn Priester News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 1 hour ago

Priester added to taxi squad to presumably start Sunday in Toronto

TORONTO -- With Martin Perez on the 15-day injured list and a void left to be filled in the starting rotation, the Pirates added Quinn Priester to the taxi squad Saturday, presumably opening the door for him to take Perez's spot and start against the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 12 hours ago

After 14-inning win, Jays out to extend streak vs. Pirates

The starting pitchers might have to give a little extra Saturday afternoon as the Toronto Blue Jays aim for a season-best fifth straight win when they face the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Action Network / 12 hours ago