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‘We need him’: Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds navigates through elongated offensive slump
Through parts of seven big-league seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bryan Reynolds largely has been a pillar of productivity, offering consistent offense year-in and year-out. Aside from the covid-condensed 2020 campaign, during which he (along with many hitters across MLB) struggled immensely, batting only .189, Reynolds benefited the Pirates’ offense...
Offense disappoints again for Pirates, who waste Mitch Keller’s quality start vs. Mets
Five games into his tenure as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Don Kelly has shown a willingness to shuffle the deck, making various lineup and batting order alterations in hope of facilitating a change in fortune for his club. But Kelly ultimately is dealing with the same deck of cards...
Pirates’ Paul Skenes to represent U.S. at 2026 World Baseball ClassicVideo
Rosters for the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic have yet to be unveiled, but the United States already knows it can depend on one of the most electric pitchers in MLB in pursuit of a gold medal: Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes. Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick in the...
After 4 straight 1-run games, Pirates hope to build on early days of Don Kelly’s tenureVideo
When the Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton on May 8, staff ace Paul Skenes was blunt when asked the next day for his reaction. “Unfortunately, I wasn’t shocked,” he said. “… Someone’s got to be held accountable, and, unfortunately, right now, it’s him. That’s just kind of how it...
Pirates lose another Paul Skenes start with Mets rallying for walk-off win
If the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 4-3 loss to the New York Mets on Monday proved anything, it’s that Paul Skenes taking the hill far from guarantees a successful outcome for the club, which has won only three of his nine starts this season. A quality start from Skenes at Citi Field...
Pirates activate Isiah Kiner-Falefa from injured list, option Liover Peguero to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates will soon regain the services of infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday ahead of first pitch in New York vs. the Mets. In a related roster transaction, fellow infielder Liover Peguero was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Kiner-Falefa, 30, last played April...
Joey Bart offering invaluable offensive presence within Pirates’ lineupVideo
Roughly six weeks into the season, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart has proven to be among the team’s hardest players to remove from the lineup any given night. For a club that continues to rank toward the bottom of MLB in most major offensive statistical categories, the bat Bart has...
Don Kelly ejected in Pirates’ 11-inning loss to Atlanta
Matt Gorski managed to sum things up succinctly when discussing the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Saturday night loss to the Atlanta Braves, a 3-2 defeat in 11 innings at PNC Park. “For a 3-2, 11-inning game, (I) felt like there was so much that happened,” he said. Indeed. Prominent among the list...
Pirates prospect watch: Bethel Park’s Justin Meis emerges as trustworthy bullpen option for Altoona Curve
Prospect Watch Justin Meis Position: Right-handed pitcher Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 175 pounds Level: Double-A Altoona Justin Meis is underway with his third campaign at Double-A Altoona. From the outside looking in, that could be perceived as somewhat ominous with regard to the 25-year-old plateauing in the minor leagues. However, the...
The week ahead: Pirates visit Mets, Phillies for 6-game road swing
The week ahead at Mets 7:10 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 7:10 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 7:10 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • The Mets feature one of baseball’s best pitching staffs. Collectively, the club owned a 2.94 ERA, third-best in MLB, as it wrapped up a three-game road series vs. the...
Pirates win 1st game under new skipper Don Kelly, topping Braves to snap 7-game skid
Friday’s win notwithstanding, the Pittsburgh Pirates still find themselves in a massive early-season hole. Hope remains slim that the Pirates (13-26) are capable of digging themselves out and salvaging something from the campaign. However, for a club one day removed from firing its manager, starting things off with a 3-2...
Pirates place 1B Enmanuel Valdez on injured list, recall INF/OF Ji Hwan Bae from Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed infielder Enmanuel Valdez on the 10-day injured list Friday because of left shoulder inflammation, the club announced. Valdez’s injury designation is retroactive to May 8. In a corresponding move, infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. Bae, 25, was on the Pirates’ Opening Day...
Pirates fire game planning coach Radley Haddad
In addition to relieving manager Derek Shelton of his duties, the Pittsburgh Pirates have fired run prevention and game planning coach Radley Haddad, a source confirmed to TribLive. Haddad, 34, was in his fourth season on staff with the Pirates, having been hired in November of 2021 after spending five...
On Sports: Mike Sullivan introduced as Rangers coach, Derek Shelton’s culpability in Pirates’ woes discussedVideo
In Friday’s “On Sports,” ex-Penguins coach Mike Sullivan was formally introduced as the 38th coach of the New York Rangers. National pundits discussed fired Pirates manager Derek Shelton’s role in the club’s performance this season as well as since he was hired in late 2019. Finally, former Duquesne star Megan...
A timeline of Derek Shelton’s tenure as Pirates manager
The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton on Thursday morning, with the team mired in a 12-26 (.316) start. Bench coach Don Kelly now takes over as manager and will debut Friday evening at PNC Park vs. the Atlanta Braves. So ends Shelton’s tenure as Pirates skipper, which began ahead...
New Pirates manager Don Kelly held in high esteem by former Point Park coaches
Leadership, commitment, dedication, concern for fellow teammates — those were among the several dozen categories Mark Jackson used to annually evaluate his baseball players at Point Park. It was a straightforward method for assessing the character of his team. In 1999, Jackson returned a veteran squad of players from a...
Philip Tomasino appeared to rediscover some of his potential after trade to PenguinsVideo
In the five-plus months that Philip Tomasino spent with the Pittsburgh Penguins after arriving via trade at the end of November, he periodically declined to go into much detail about how things ended with his former employer, the Nashville Predators, and coach, Andrew Brunette. A first-round (No. 24 overall) selection...
Pirates’ offensive woes persist as losing streak reaches 6
On paper, a quality start from Paul Skenes should provide the Pittsburgh Pirates with enough of a boost to come out on top in any given game. However, Tuesday evening in St. Louis, the nosediving Pirates (12-25) demonstrated again that a solid start from Skenes isn’t always sufficient. Skenes (3-4,...
Pirates, Paul Skenes fall in pitching duel with Cardinals’ Matthew Liberatore
In less than a week, Paul Skenes will have spent exactly one calendar year as a big leaguer, having made his MLB debut May 11, 2024. Over that span, from a performance standpoint, there has appeared to be little the 6-foot-7 Pittsburgh Pirates phenom and reigning NL Rookie of the...
Pitt to host Ohio State in nonconference game at Petersen Events Center
Pitt men’s basketball will host Ohio State on Nov. 28 at Petersen Events Center, the Panthers announced Tuesday afternoon. The nonconference game completes a home-and-home between the Panthers and Buckeyes, of which Pitt won the front end on the road in overtime 91-90 on Nov. 29, 2024. Pitt will enter...
Pirates transfer rehab assignments of 1B Spencer Horwitz, RHP Dauri Moreta to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates assigned first baseman Spencer Horwitz and right-hander Dauri Moreta to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday afternoon as part of their injury rehabilitation. Both players have yet to make their 2025 big-league debuts. Horwitz, 27, missed all of spring training after undergoing offseason wrist surgery. On April 27, he...
Pirates’ Oneil Cruz picks up 1st career outfield assist with 100 mph laser to home plate
So far this season, the “Cruz missiles” managed by Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz have come exclusively in the batter’s box via his team-leading eight home runs. However, Cruz’s ability to barrel the baseball is matched by an exceptionally strong arm, which he demonstrated often at shortstop before switching positions...
Penguins’ Blake Lizotte embraced change in deployment at cost of individual stats
Blake Lizotte wasn’t trying to be prophetic. He certainly couldn’t have known that shortly after discussing the reality of roster reconstruction and organizational change for non-playoff teams, the Pittsburgh Penguins would make a seismic alteration to the franchise by parting ways with longtime coach Mike Sullivan. However, Lizotte, chatting with...
Cardinals plate 4 off Chase Shugart in 6th, hand Pirates 5th straight loss
If there’s any hope of the Pittsburgh Pirates getting things back on track this year following a putrid start to the season, it’ll have to begin with a single win. Monday night in St. Louis offered the latest opportunity to initiate some sort of reversal of fortunes. Entering first pitch...
Trademark offensive prowess, defensive lapses accompanied Erik Karlsson in Year 2 with PenguinsVideo
Through two seasons in a Pittsburgh Penguins sweater, Erik Karlsson has not missed a single game. How much of a boost that has offered for the Penguins, who have failed to qualify for the postseason since Karlsson’s been on the roster, is up for debate. In fairness, the Penguins’ playoff...
