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Minor-league report: Bae drives in five for Indianapolis

A look at Thursday's minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (17-16) beat Louisville, 9-6. On the day when Nick Gonzales earned the call up to the Pirates, Ji-Hwan Bae delivered a five-RBI night for the Indians.

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Pirates Call Up Former No. 1 Draft Choice to Help Offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates will call up second baseman Nick Gonzales in time for Friday’s home game against the Chicago Cubs. Gonzales, the Pirates’ No. 1 pick in the 2020 MLB June Amateur Draft, will be expected to immediately improve their struggling offense.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 22 minutes ago

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs Series May 10-12: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

On Friday, May 10 at 6:40 PM ET, a three-game series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the visiting Chicago Cubs will get underway. Pirates vs. Cubs Series Info Cubs @ Pirates Time: Friday, May 10 at 6:40 PM ET Pirates Starting Pitcher: Jared Jones Cubs Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon TV Channel: SportsNet PT Livestream: Fubo […]

Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Pirates to Recall Nick Gonzales

Amidst a hot start to the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are recalling infielder Nick Gonzales from Triple-A Indianapolis, a source told Pittsburgh Baseball Now.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

One Clear-Cut Comparison for Paul Skenes

As Paul Skenes gears up for his widely-anticipated debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, it’s easy to draw parallels with Gerrit Cole. Both right-handed pitchers were drafted out of college with the first pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 5 hours ago

Yasmani Grandal Dishes on Paul Skenes

Paul Skenes has certainly earned his promotion to the major leagues. His statistics are proof of that. The Pirates plan to call the big right-hander up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft' quiz

MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

Pirates announce date for 2023 No. 1 overall pick's MLB debut

Pittsburgh Pirates News / CBSSports.com / 2 hours ago

Ranking top 10 young pitching tandems in MLB as Paul Skenes joins Jared Jones in Pirates rotation

Which team has the best 25-and-under duo atop the rotation?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Social Media Star, Gymnastics National Champion Livvy Dunne Reacts to Paul Skenes’ Promotion

The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally promoting pitching prospect Paul Skenes to make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Skenes, who played his junior collegiate season at LSU after transferring from the Air Force Academy, is in a relationship with social media sensation Livvy Dunne.

Keiner Delgado News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Keiner Delgado Homers for Marauders

Pirates’ minor league affiliates picked up two wins in three attempts on Wednesday… although the biggest news regarding the farm system was Paul Skenes’ promotion to the big league club.

Paul Skenes News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 34 minutes ago

Ten questions a fan might have about Skenes, the pitcher and person

Two months after getting word from Ben Cherington that he'd be starting this season in the minor leagues, Paul Skenes has apparently checked off the necessary boxes and is ready to make his Pittsburgh debut. Skenes, the Pirates' No.

Braxton Ashcraft News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 8 hours ago

Minor-league report: Ashcraft, Berachi pitch Altoona to shutout win

A look at Wednesday's minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (16-16) lost at Louisville, 4-3. The Bats scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on an Austin Wynns RBI double off of Carmen Mlodzinski. Ji-Hwan Bae went 2-for-4.