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Pirates Can’t Overcome 10th Inning Deficit, Fall 5-4 to Cubs

Connor Joe hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning, but the Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to erased a three-run deficit and fell 5-4 to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on Mother’s Day.

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Pirates GM Ben Cherington Provides Update on Ke’Bryan Hayes’ Injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently without the services of Ke’Bryan Hayes, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with low back inflammation on Saturday.

Paul Skenes News / Just Baseball / 6 hours ago

Top Prospect Paul Skenes Shows Promise in Pirates Debut

Paul Skenes has arrived. Ever since spring training, fans have been eagerly awaiting the moment when the Pittsburgh Pirates would call up their top prospect.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Paul Skenes’ MLB debut puts Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen in epic spot again 14 years later

Andrew McCutchen has seen and done some pretty cool things in his MLB career. The Pittsburgh Pirates legend has played for a very long time and faced off against some incredible players.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

‘Skenesmas’ Turns Into Baseball Bizarro World

PITTSBURGH – It was supposed to be “Skenesmas.” Paul Skenes made his major-league debut on Saturday for the Pittsburgh Pirates. It marked the unveiling of the most-hyped pitching prospect in franchise history – apologies to Kris Benson and Gerrit Cole.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Turtles in Bradenton, Altoona

While storms swept the northeast on Saturday, delaying games for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Altoona Curve, it was the Bradenton Marauders who sat through the organization’s most noteworthy stoppage on the day: a turtle delay in the second inning.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Cubs vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – May 12

The Pittsburgh Pirates (18-22) take on the Chicago Cubs (23-17) at home on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks (0-3) to the mound, while Bailey Falter (2-2) will take the ball for the Pirates.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 9 hours ago

Paul Skenes ‘Effectively Wild’ in Major League Debut

Paul Skenes pitched this weekend, believe it or not. It may feel like half a decade ago after a two hour and 20 minute rain delay, six bases loaded walks

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 4 hours ago

Minor-league report: Marauders win ninth straight ... with help from a turtle

A look at Saturday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (17-18) lost at Louisville, 6-5. The Indians had runners on first

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 31 minutes ago

Pirates’ Offense Finally Breaks Out in Paul Skenes’ Major-League Debut

Paul Skenes garnered most of the headlines in his major-league debut, but it was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense that was responsible for delivering a win against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on Saturday.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Pirates get wild win over Cubs in Paul Skenes' debut

Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his highly anticipated major league debut and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit five home runs in a 10-9 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 39 minutes ago

Pirates Blast 5 HRs to Beat Cubs in Paul Skenes’ Eventful Debut

Paul Skenes’ debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates turned out to be one to remember, but not for the reasons you would have expected. The Pirates jumped out to a five-run lead with Skenes on the mound before a bullpen meltdown resulted in the Chicago Cubs taking a lead in the fifth after a two hour and 20 minute rain delay.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Paul Skenes experiences the Pirates' incompetence in debut

Paul Skenes experiences the Pirates' incompetence in just one game

Saturday started off as a great day of excitement and optimism for the Pittsburgh Pirates as Paul Skenes, one of the best pitching prospects of the past 15 years, was set to make his major league debut.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Forkball / 0 minutes ago

Will the Pirates Ever Get off the Treadmill of Mediocrity?

There is hope on the horizon. The Pittsburgh Pirates lost another game last night. The final score was Cubs 7 Pirates 3. There’s nothing unusual about that.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago