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.
One big inning set the tone in the Pirates' 10-6 win over the Dodgers Wednesday at PNC Park. There was an assembly line of players delivering with either patient at-bats that turned in to walks, or clutch, timely hits that resulted in a seven-run second inning and an early advantage the Pirates wouldn't relinquish.
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
The Pittsburgh Pirates were victorious against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second-straight time, continuing a stretch of strong play against one of baseball’s best teams over the last few years.
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.
Nick Gonzales ripped a two-run double to ignite a seven-run second inning, fueling the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
PITTSBURGH—The Pittsburgh Pirates took the game and the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, putting up seven runs in the second inning and cruising to an 10-6 win.
Shohei Ohtani got some sweet revenge against Paul Skenes on Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie starter Paul Skenes is destroying major league hitters.
Marcano wasn't exactly getting rich off his bad betting habit.
Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Yordany De Los Santos has been named the Florida Complex League Player of the Month for May. De Los Santos, who is ranked as the Pirates’ No.
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.
Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for betting on baseball while a member of the Pirates.
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.
After a month at Triple-A Indianapolis, former first overall pick Henry Davis is headed back to the majors.
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