Nick Gonzales hit a two-run home run to erase an early-four run deficit for the Pittsburgh Pirates but the pitching crumbled late in an 11-7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park on Thursday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be hosting the Minnesota Twins for a three-game series, with the first matchup getting underway at 6:40 PM ET on Friday, June 7.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed relief pitcher Justin Briuhl to a major league deal. The 26-year-old will give the Bucs a second lefty out of the bullpen to accompany Aroldis Chapman.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have added another left-hander to their bullpen in signing Justin Bruihl to a major-league deal. Bruihl joins the Pirates’ active roster and will be in uniform at PNC Park against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.
That noise coming out of Pittsburgh following the Pirates' 10-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday is the remnants of blazing fastballs cutting through the night air along the Allegheny River.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have started to garner headlines for good reasons.
The Bucs currently have Aroldis Chapman as the only lefty in their big league bullpen, so the new addition will give them a second southpaw in the relief mix.
PITTSBURGH – At times, it seems Paul Skenes has reached mythical status just five starts into his major-league career. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander pumps one nasty pitch after another.
Aroldis Chapman has been pitching in the majors for 15 seasons, but the veteran left-hander has shown once again that his fastball is still as live as ever.
Those who came to see Pirates’ phenom Paul Skenes face off against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night weren’t disappointed. The 22-year-old right-hander entered the game amped up, striking out Ohtani and fellow perennial MVP candidate Mookie Betts on a combined seven pitches.
Pirates’ minor league affiliates went 2-2 on Wednesday, with Lonnie White Jr. hitting his second home run in the past five games. Triple-A Indianapolis won 11-6 against the Columbus Clippers, with their bullpen helping them secure the win after Daulton Jefferies got tagged for five runs in the first four innings.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Nick Gonzales has made himself at home in the majors since being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on May 10. Fresh off his career-high-tying, four-RBI performance, Gonzales will look to lead the Pirates to a three-game series sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.
Facing arguably the toughest lineup in all of baseball, things didn't come easy for Paul Skenes Wednesday night. He sure made it look easy right out of the gate, though, when he retired three former MVPs in order in the first inning.
Whether it was his two base hits, a leadoff walk that helped kickstart a big second inning or a significant defensive play made in right field, Edward
A look at Wednesday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (25-32) beat Columbus, 11-6. Andres Alvarez went 4-for-5 with a triple and three runs scored.
Marcano wasn't exactly getting rich off his bad betting habit.
Pirates rookie pitchers Paul Skenes and Jared Jones are looking like long-term anchors of the team's rotation, and one impressive stat indicates just how fearsome the duo has been so far.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Aroldis Chapman is now the unofficial record holder for angriest reaction to inducing a flyout.
Tuesday was a busy one for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Several moves were made with their roster, as multiple players will be away from the team. Utility man Ji Hwan Bae was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a sprained right wrist.
He returns to the majors after spending a bit more than a month in Triple-A. He’d gotten out to not only a rough start in 2024 (.162/.280/.206 in 83 plate appearances) but to his overall big league career.
After a month at Triple-A Indianapolis, former first overall pick Henry Davis is headed back to the majors.
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