PITTSBURH — Prized prospect Paul Skenes had another strong showing in his latest start with Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday afternoon. The 2023 first-overall pick was scored upon for the first time this season, but set career-highs in innings (4.1) and pitches (71).
Bailey Falter’s career seemed to be, ahem, faltering. Sorry, but I couldn’t resist. The Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander struggled throughout much of spring training, allowing 14 runs in 16 innings.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (13-11) host the Milwaukee Brewers (14-8). The contest at PNC Park begins at 6:40 PM ET on Wednesday. The Pirates will look to Josh Fleming (1-0) versus the Brewers and Bryse Wilson (2-0).
On Monday, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Jared Jones joined a select group, striking out seven Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park. That made him the fourth pitcher to strike out seven batters in each of his first five career games since 1893.
Manager Derek Shelton was looking for a spark when he moved veteran Andrew McCutchen to the leadoff spot at the start of the Pittsburgh Pirates' current four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
To start the season, David Bednar didn’t look anything like the pitcher that was named a National League All-Star in back-to-back seasons. Through his first seven appearances, Bednar had a disastrous 13.50 ERA and blew three of his first four save opportunities.
Andrew McCutchen hit a leadoff homer in the first inning, Bailey Falter threw seven-plus effective frames and the host Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday.
Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers made his Major League debut on Tuesday night and he found out very quickly that pitching in the big league is very different from the minor leagues.
The Diamondbacks acquired infielder Sergio Alcantara from the Pirates for cash considerations on Tuesday, and claimed left-hander Joe Jacques off waivers from the Red Sox.
The Pittsburgh Pirates got off to a very hot start in the 2024 MLB Season. They were 9-2 out of the gate, as they were clicking on all cylinders. Unfortunately for them, things unraveled as quickly as they clicked.
After snapping a six-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates will look for another victory when they host the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday evening in the second game of a four-game series.
In the annals of Major League Baseball’s peculiar injuries, a recent incident involving Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart might just take the cake for its sheer unorthodoxy.
When Bailey Falter left spring training with a spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation, many baseball observers were surprised. Like, 100 percent of them.