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Pirates’ Paul Skenes explains why he left hitting behind

Paul Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, was finally called up to the majors by the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this month, and since then, he has already shown his potential on the mound.

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Livvy Dunne responds to young Paul Skenes fan after viral answer on mustache, girlfriend

Livvy Dunne responded to a young fan that went viral for his fandom of Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes. Well, this fan is also a big fan of Dunne.

Matt Gorski News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Another Day, Another Matt Gorski Homer

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Pirates’ prospect Matt Gorski hit yet another home run yesterday, pushing his total to nine on the season and eight in the past 12 games.

Jason Delay News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 8 hours ago

Minor-league report: Delay delivers in rehab assignment

A look at Monday's action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (24-25) thumped Omaha, 11-3, in the organization's only minor-league affiliate action on Memorial Day. Jason Delay drove in three runs in his first game on a rehab assignment.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 10 hours ago

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Series May 28-29: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

In the opener of a two-game series, on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:40 PM ET, the Detroit Tigers are hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tigers vs. Pirates Series Info Pirates @ Tigers Time: Tuesday, May 28 at 6:40 PM ET Tigers Starting Pitcher: Tarik Skubal Pirates Starting Pitcher: Jared Jones TV Channel: BSDET Livestream: Fubo Pirates […]

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 5 hours ago

Notable Omissions from the Pirates Hall of Fame

Last week, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced the 2024 inductees into the Pirates Hall of Fame, with some glaring omissions remaining. The 2024 inductees are Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland, and Manny Sanguillén.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 2 hours ago

Bechtold’s Core Four: Pirates are close, which makes the past week all the more frustrating

The Pirates sit two games out of a wild card spot entering Memorial Day. Welcome to Bechtold’s Core Four, where I preview four Pittsburgh Pirates topics, events, or storylines worth following this week.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Pirates Power Rankings: Pittsburgh Enjoying Benefit of the Doubt

The Pittsburgh Pirates played another week of .500 baseball, dropping a series to the San Francisco Giants after their pitching collapsed spectacularly in consecutive games before salvaging Memorial Day Weekend with a series win against the Atlanta Braves, one of the best teams in baseball over the past half decade.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 8 hours ago

Do Pirates Ever Have Sense of Urgency?

Urgency isn’t the first word to come to mind when considering the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates entered the season talking about contending. It seemed to signal that the rebuilding project that gained full steam following the pandemic-shortened 2020 season was coming to an end.

Quinn Priester News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 5 hours ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Quinn Priester Displays Mature Approach

Pirates’ affiliates went .500 on Sunday, with a phenomenal start from Pittsburgh’s 2019 first overall pick and a two homer game from catcher Shawn Ross.

Quinn Priester News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 9 hours ago

Minor-league report: Priester dominates in seven scoreless innings

A look at Sunday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (23-25) won at Iowa, 6-1. Quinn Priester dominated by allowing one hit in seven scoreless innings.

Martin Perez News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 9 hours ago

Pirates' bullpen issues persist after Perez's premature exit

The Pirates found themselves in a challenging situation when Martin Perez left Sunday afternoon's game after three innings due to a left groin injury.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 6 hours ago

Pirates Fall 8-1 to Braves After Losing Starting Battery

Not only did the Pittsburgh Pirates lose 8-1 to the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park on Sunday afternoon, but they lost their starting battery due to injuries.

Joey Bart News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Joey Bart, Martín Pérez Leave Game With Injuries

Joey Bart started at catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon but made it through one inning before being removed with an injury to his left thumb.

Joey Bart News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago

Joey Bart, Martín Pérez Leave Pirates’ Game With Injuries

Joey Bart started at catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon but made it through one inning before being removed with an injury to his left thumb.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 6 hours ago

A Happy Day … But a Somewhat Sad Day

PITTSBURGH – Nostalgia was the order of the day and into the night on Saturday at PNC Park. When you get to a certain age, nostalgia becomes important.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 37 minutes ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Braxton Ashcraft and Khristian Curtis Shove

Pirates’ affiliates picked up just one win on Saturday, but that didn’t stop a number of young contributors from posting excellent games. Triple-A Indianapolis fell 6-5 to the Iowa Cubs, but that didn’t stop Matt Gorski from slugging his sixth home run in the past seven games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Pirates building momentum, seek sweep of Braves

Things are starting to look a little brighter for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They've won four of their past six games and are 6-4 in their past 10. They've found a groove at the plate, scoring 77 runs over the past two weeks.

Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Mitch Keller, Pirates baffle Braves

Mitch Keller was effective through 6 2/3 innings and Nick Gonzales extended his hitting streak to six games with an RBI double to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 win against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

Oneil Cruz News / The Forkball / May 24

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.

Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / May 24

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 57 minutes 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.

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Jack Suwinski News / MLB Trade Rumors / 18 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 / 14 hours ago