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Pirates, Quinn Priester Shelled in 8-1 Loss To Red Sox

PITTSBURGH— The Pirates fell to the Red Sox 8-1 on Friday night, with Boston shelling Quinn Priester for three home runs while Pittsburgh’s offense couldn’t get anything going until the game was well out of hand.

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Pirates lose yet another catcher to injury

His injury almost immediately put a third catcher on the shelf.

Pirates No. 1 overall pick continues to make mockery of minor league hitters

Watch: Pirates phenom prospect draws unbelievable autograph line

Russell Wilson throws out impressive first pitch at Pirates game

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Russell Wilson throws a first-pitch strike at Pirates game

Russell Wilson throws out impressive first pitch at Pirates game

The Steelers' new quarterback reminded everyone all about his baseball past.

Coaching strategy may push Steelers to start Justin Fields over Russell Wilson

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Jason Delay News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Jason Delay Undergoes Right Knee Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Delay underwent surgery on his ailing right knee, according to Director of Sports Medicine Todd Tomczyk. The expectation is that Delay will return to full baseball activities in about six weeks.

Aroldis Chapman News / CBSSports.com / 3 hours ago

Aroldis Chapman suspension: Pirates reliever has punishment reduced after arguing balls and strikes

Chapman had his suspension cut from two games to one

Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Watch: Pirates phenom prospect draws eye-popping autograph line

Watch: Pirates phenom prospect draws unbelievable autograph line

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Paul Skenes has been lighting Triple-A on fire and fans are taking note.

Pirates No. 1 overall pick continues to make mockery of minor league hitters

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Pirates catcher suffers unlucky injury during batting practice

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Big League Stew / 16 minutes ago

The best things we saw this week: Pirates' Andrew McCutchen hits career home run No. 300

The Pittsburgh star became the 160th player in MLB history to reach the milestone.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago

Jim Leyland Has His Thoughts on 2024 Pirates

Jim Leyland hasn’t been in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ employ since walking away as manager following the 1996 season. Though Leyland now works as a special advisor for the Detroit Tigers, he still closely follows the Pirates.

Mitch Jebb News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Pirates Prospect Profile: Mitch Jebb Hopes to be Known for More Than Stance

One of the more fun accounts on X is Batting Stance Guy. A fan named Gary Ryness posts videos of him imitating the batting stances of hundreds of current and former players.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 4 hours ago

Disturbing Trend for Pirates Offense Must End Soon

After a promising start, the Pittsburgh Pirates are now 11-8 thanks in part to a disturbing trend that has emerged. The Pirates began the season by winning their first five games and were the third team in baseball to 10 wins.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes Builds Workload

Pirates’ minor league affiliates went 3-1 on Thursday, powered by excellent pitching performances from Paul Skenes and Bubba Chandler: MLB Pipeline’s No.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 36 minutes ago

Pirates top pick making mockery of minor league hitters

Pirates No. 1 overall pick continues to make mockery of minor league hitters

Skenes isn't even getting anything resembling a challenge in Triple-A.

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Aroldis Chapman suspended by MLB over brief exchange with umpire

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / 4 hours ago

Aroldis Chapman suspended by MLB over brief exchange with umpire

Though it is far from his first one, Aroldis Chapman may have just gotten the strangest suspension of his MLB career.

Pirates catcher suffers unlucky injury during batting practice

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / 9 hours ago

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Depth Has Helped Them Win Ballgames

For the second year in a row, the Pittsburgh Pirates have started the season on a positive note. They’re 11-8 to open the year, and much of that success can be attributed to their valuable depth pieces stepping forward in a big way.

Jared Jones News / Viral Sports News / 5 minutes ago

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Jared Jones Stays Hot Making More MLB History

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie starting pitching Jared Jones has taken the MLB by storm. He has been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball out of the gate, mowing down opponents with regularity.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago

Latest milestone furthers Andrew McCutchen's HOF case

Former MVP Andrew McCutchen became the latest member of the 300-home run club on Sunday, but he also joined another elite list, which could further his chances of landing in Cooperstown.

Andrew McCutchen hits HR No. 300 as Pirates down Phillies

Pirates place veteran pitcher on 15-day injured list

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago