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Pirates' stagnant offense fails to build off Gonzales' early spark

Newly-recalled Nick Gonzales delivered with a two-run, go-ahead single in his first at-bat back in Pittsburgh Friday night. The hit, which came off the bat of a player that had been red-hot at the plate during a 30-game sample at Class AAA Indianapolis, looked as if it might spark the Pirates' offense in the way Derek Shelton hoped it might.

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Nick Gonzales Tore Up Triple-A, Now Hoping to Stay Hot With Pirates

In a move that seemed long overdue, the Pittsburgh Pirates recalled infielder Nick Gonzales from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. Gonzales was among the hottest hitters in the International League this season.

Paul Skenes News / Action Network / 16 minutes ago

Paul Skenes betting guide: Odds, prop picks and scouting report

Action Network MLB analyst Kenny Ducey breaks down the arrival of Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes, including how to bet Skenes in the betting market in his debut season.

Is Paul Skenes the greatest pitching prospect ever?

Arrival of top prospect puts pressure on Pirates management

Paul Skenes, other top prospects who made MLB debuts after short minor league stays

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Squandered Chances, Cubs’ Big Inning Sink Pirates 7-2

Despite not having his best stuff, rookie starter Jared Jones kept the Pittsburgh Pirates in the game with another quality start. However, a four-run seventh inning for the Chicago Cubs ensured the Pirates (17-22) would not mount a comeback and Pittsburgh fell 7-2 at PNC Park on Friday night.

MLB News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 2 minutes ago

Minor-league report: Bradenton picks up eighth win in a row; Curve rained out

A look at Friday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (17-17) lost to Louisville, 3-0. The Indians were held to six singles and did not put a runner on base in the final three innings.

Daulton Jefferies News / MLB Trade Rumors / 41 minutes ago

Pirates acquire potential rotation arm from Giants

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired a starting arm from the Giants in pitcher Daulton Jefferies.

With Paul Skenes to make first MLB start, how have No. 1 picks fared in their debuts?

Paul Skenes, other top prospects who made MLB debuts after short minor league stays

Is Paul Skenes the greatest pitching prospect ever?

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The 'MLB-first, all-minority lineup' quiz

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

After Several Attempts, Paul Skenes Finally Received Call to Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates’ fans have been clamoring to have Paul Skenes promoted to the big leagues from just about the time he was drafted with the first pick in last year’s draft.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Is Paul Skenes the greatest pitching prospect ever?

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Paul Skenes will look to begin to make good on his immense hype when he takes to the mound for his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Arrival of top prospect puts pressure on Pirates management

Pirates acquire potential rotation arm in trade with Giants

Mariners choose surprising player to designate for assignment

MLB insider sees this Yankees slugger winning his first MVP

Watch: Four-run eighth inning lifts the Astros over Tigers

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Arrival of top prospect puts pressure on Pirates management

If it was not already before, the clock is now officially ticking on general manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates front office.

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

Paul Skenes, other top prospects who made MLB debuts after short minor league stays

With Paul Skenes to make first MLB start, how have No. 1 picks fared in their debuts?

The best minor leaguers never to enjoy MLB success

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

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago

Skenesmas Should Be Fun But Hard to Top Strasmus

I’ve been blessed and fortunate to have covered the Pittsburgh Pirates and MLB for various outlets. I’ve been to thousands of regular season games, hundreds of postseason games, two dozen All-Star Games and nearly four decades’ worth of spring training camps.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

Pirates vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – May 10

The Pittsburgh Pirates (17-21) and the Chicago Cubs (22-16) face off at PNC Park on Friday at 6:40 PM ET, starting a three-game series. The Pirates will look to Jared Jones (2-3) against the Cubs and Javier Assad (3-0).

Nick Gonzales News / Bucs Dugout / 18 minutes ago

Pirates set to recall red-hot Nick Gonzales from Triple-A

Gonzo returns to MLB after slashing .358/.431/.608 through 30 games in Indianapolis. Paul Skenes isn’t the only one coming to Pittsburgh this weekend.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 18 minutes ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Keiner Delgado Continues to Crush, Bae Has Huge Game

Pirates’ minor league affiliates picked up two wins on Thursday night, with Keiner Delgado hitting his third home run in four games since Pittsburgh acquired him from the New York Yankees via trade.

Nick Gonzales News / Last Word On Sports / 9 hours ago

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago