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Streaky Rangers look for series sweep in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Pirates hope to salvage a brief, three-game homestand Sunday when their series wraps up with the Texas Rangers. Having lost six of their last seven games, the National League Central cellar-dwelling Pirates will send Bailey Falter (5-3, 3.49 ERA) to the mound in hoping to right the ship.

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Pirates continue to slide with loss to Rangers

The Texas Rangers managed just four hits on Saturday, but they made the most of them as they earned a 3-2 road win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kumar Rocker (3-4) gave up all five Pirates hits as he teamed with three relivers to give Pittsburgh its sixth loss in its last seven games.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 21

Pirates Falter Offensively, Drop Close Loss to Rangers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates held the Texas Rangers at the plate, but couldn't take advantage offensively, as they lost 3-2 at PNC Park. This makes it back-to-back losses for the Pirates, as they dropped a 6-2 contest to the Rangers on June 20, giving them a series defeat.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

Pirates talked with Oneil Cruz about his bizarre play in field

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a talk with Oneil Cruz about his bizarre play in the field on Friday night.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 21

Pirates' Mitch Keller is baseball's biggest tough-luck loser

Mitch Keller took the loss for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon, giving him a league-leading 10 losses for the season. The Pirates are also just 3-13 in his first 16 starts, while he owns an individual record of just 1-10.

Pirates continue to slide with loss to Rangers

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / June 21

Pirates Place Borucki on IL, Recall Stratton, Among Other Moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-handed relief pitcher Hunter Stratton after placing pitcher Ryan Borucki on the injured list. Additionally, outfielder Bryan Reynolds has returned from paternity leave.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 21

Pirates Outfielder Comes Back vs. Rangers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have one of their best players back in the lineup, as they face the Texas Rangers at PNC Park. Bryan Reynolds returns to right field and batting third for the Pirates, as he missed the last three games.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 21

Pirates Bullpen Arm Headed to Injured List

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates continue dealing with injuries to their bullpen, with another player missing time. Pirates left-handed pitcher Ryan Borucki came in the top of the ninth inning vs.

Bryan Reynolds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 21

Bryan Reynolds Returns to Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of their best players back on the team after short stint apart. Bryan Reynolds is back in the Pirates clubhouse, after spending the last few days on the paternity list.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 21

Pirates Give Timeline for Injured Catcher

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates catcher, who has missed most of the season, with injury, has a timeline for when he'll return. Endy Rodríguez started for the Pirates in the series opener vs.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 21

Pirates Manager Defends Oneil Cruz After Fielding Mistake

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz made one of his worst plays of the season, but his manager is still behind him despite it. The Texas Rangers came to PNC Park and went right after Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Mike Burrows in the top of the first inning.

Brett Sullivan News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 21

Pirates Re-Sign Catcher to Minor League Deal

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates brought back a catcher who recently sought opportunities elsewhere. The Pirates designated catcher Brett Sullivan for assignment on June 16, making room on the 40-man roster for right-handed pitcher Dauri Moreta , who ended his rehab assignment.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 20

Pirates Drop Series Opener to Rangers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made some terrible plays defensively and struggled hitting and pitching at times, as they dropped the series opener to the Texas Rangers at PNC Park, 6-2.

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Multiple fan videos showed him aggressively swinging at a fan.

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Pirates RHP Dennis Santana suspended 4 games over fan interaction

Major League Baseball gave Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana a four-game suspension on Friday for "his aggressive conduct toward a fan" that saw him take a swing at someone heckling him from behind the bullpen.

Dennis Santana News / Field Level Media / June 20

Pirates' Dennis Santana involved in altercation with fan

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an incident in which a fan was ejected from the nightcap of a doubleheader against the host Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 19