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The Pittsburgh Pirates infuriated baseball fans on Thursday with their controversial decision to pull Paul Skenes after seven no-hit innings. Skenes was dominant against the Milwaukee Brewers, striking out 11 over seven innings without allowing a …
The Pittsburgh Pirates hit way too many home runs for the team’s home stadium to handle Friday against the New York Mets. The Pirates clobbered seven home runs en route to a 14-2 win over the Mets at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. It was just the …
Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon basically walked into a steal of home plate Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Rockies led the Pirates 5-1 with two outs in the bottom of the 5th at Coors Field in Denver, Colo. Rockies left …
The Chicago Cubs walked off the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday under hugely controversial circumstances, even after a replay review. A Christopher Morel base hit scored Cody Bellinger from second in the bottom of the ninth, delivering a 1-0 walk-off …
Gerrit Cole and Paul Skenes were both selected No. 1 overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates and came up through the organization. As Skenes prepares for his MLB debut, Cole thinks the Pirates would do well to heed some of his advice. Cole was asked about …
Paul Skenes’ moment has arrived. The Pittsburgh Pirates made the big announcement on Wednesday that they are calling up their top pitching prospect Skenes. The 21-year-old will be making his MLB debut on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. …
The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking it slowly when it comes to promoting top pitching prospect Paul Skenes, much to the frustration of some of their fans. As far as Pirates GM Ben Cherington is concerned, however, the focus for Skenes is to keep …
A Pittsburgh Pirates player suffered an injury this week straight out of “Looney Tunes.” Pirates manager Derek Shelton revealed to reporters on Wednesday that catcher Joey Bart, who has now sat out of the last three consecutive games, …
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes dominated during his latest Triple-A start and could be the next prospect called up to the MLB.
The Pittsburgh Pirates won their early-season series with the Baltimore Orioles thanks to a wild final play on Sunday. The Pirates entered the bottom of the ninth inning trailing 2-1 to the Orioles at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. They got two hits and a …
Domingo German is getting to stay on the East Coast. MLB insider Mike Rodriguez reports Friday that the ex-New York Yankees pitcher German has landed a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. German will be getting a one-year minor-league deal worth $1.5 …
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed a former Gold Glove winner. The Pirates on Friday signed outfielder Michael A. Taylor to a 1-year deal worth $4 million. Taylor, who turns 33 years old in two weeks, spent last season with the Twins. He batted .220 …
One ex-Milwaukee Brewers pitcher is moving elsewhere in the division. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Thursday that veteran left-hander Eric Lauer is signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lauer is joining the Pirates on minor-league deal. The …
The Pittsburgh Pirates are opening up the checkbook for their top arm. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Thursday that the Pirates have agreed to a big contract extension with right-hander Mitch Keller. The 27-year-old Keller is getting a five-year …
Domingo German might not have to venture too far for his next MLB team. MLB insider Mike Rodriguez reported this week that the Pittsburgh Pirates have met several times with the controversial righty German and that they aim to be a finalist to sign …
The Pittsburgh Pirates were apparently working the phones on Super Bowl Sunday. The Pirates have reportedly agreed to a deal with All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal. Free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal in serious talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates, …
