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Pirates OF Bryan Reynolds ‘making progress,’ expected to return from IL soon
The Pittsburgh Pirates are not expecting extended absences from outfielder Bryan Reynolds or third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes, who are both on the 10-day injured list with low back inflammation. “We’re not going to give them extra days,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. “If they need extra days for their health,...
Pirates rally for 5 runs in 7th inning to beat Padres
A thick haze of smoke hung over PNC Park, but one thing was perfectly clear to the Pittsburgh Pirates: Their odds of beating the San Diego Padres greatly improved once Blake Snell left the game. Thanks to a two-run homer by Carlos Santana, the Pirates were clinging to a one-run...
Pirates rookie Nick Gonzales flashes extra-base power, good glove in smashing PNC Park debutVideo
Nick Gonzales had a list of major league firsts he wanted to check off on his baseball bucket list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took care of several of them Tuesday night in his PNC Park debut. Gonzales hit an RBI triple off the Clemente Wall in his first at-bat and...
‘I want to be here’: Amid trade talk, Andrew McCutchen says he wants to stay with Pirates
Andrew McCutchen dismissed Twitter trade rumors as “nothing” Tuesday night, reiterating his stance that he wants to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the remainder of the season. “I’ve vocalized how I felt about being here and the reason why I came back. That stance hasn’t changed,” McCutchen said after...
Nick Gonzales leads way with 1st triple, home run as Pirates pound Padres
The Pittsburgh Pirates showed off their City Connect uniforms, featuring gold hats and jerseys and black pants that were a historic nod to their flamboyant 1979 World Series champions. The old heads shined in the new threads, but the rookie stole the show. The Pirates got three hits from 36-year-old...
Pirates welcome Damar Hamlin to throw out 1st pitch at PNC ParkVideo
Damar Hamlin has the Pittsburgh Pirates logo tattooed on his neck, so the Buffalo Bills safety was thrilled to wear the gold City Connect jersey with “PGH” across his chest at PNC Park. The Pirates welcomed the McKees Rocks native, a former Central Catholic and Pitt football standout, to throw...
Pirates have 5 players in MLB Pipeline’s top 100 prospects list, including LHP Anthony Solometo
The Pittsburgh Pirates have five players in MLB Pipeline’s updated top 100 prospect rankings, including a newcomer to the list. Double-A Altoona pitcher Anthony Solometo, a 20-year-old left-hander who was a second-round pick in 2021, made his debut at No. 100 when the MLB Pipeline rankings were released Monday. The...
Pirates prospect Endy Rodriguez selected to play in All-Star Futures Game
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Endy Rodriguez, a catcher at Triple-A Indianapolis, is one of six minor-league players whose selection to the All-Star Futures Game was announced Monday afternoon on the MLB Network Radio channel on Sirius XM. Right-handed Pirates pitching prospect J.P. Massey also was chosen. They will join outfielder Justin...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Pirates losing patience with young players not producing at the plate
Derek Shelton typically bends over backward to protect the young players on the Pittsburgh Pirates from criticism, showing more restraint than most major league managers would be willing to do. On Sunday, Shelton sounded like he had run out of patience. When Ji Hwan Bae, Jack Suwinski, Tucupita Marcano and...
Pirates can’t solve rookie right-hander Eury Perez in shutout loss to Marlins
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ problems against starting pitchers continued as they couldn’t solve Miami Marlins 20-year-old rookie right-hander Eury Perez. Jonathan Davis hit a solo home run in the third inning, and Perez tossed six scoreless innings as the Marlins held on for a 2-0 win Sunday afternoon at loanDepot Park...
Pirates add righty reliever Andre Jackson in trade with Dodgers, DFA infielder Mark Mathias
The Pirates made a move Sunday to add bullpen depth, acquiring right-handed reliever Andre Jackson from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations. Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated infielder Mark Mathias for assignment. The Pirates acquired Mathias from the...
After promoting pair of 1st-round picks, Pirates turn attention to rising prospects
In a week when his fingerprints were all over the Pittsburgh Pirates, especially with the promotions of a pair of top-five prospects, Ben Cherington wasn’t in a celebratory mood. Since being hired as Pirates general manager, Cherington has championed the need to identify, acquire, develop and deploy talent through the...
Pirates rookie Henry Davis enjoys the moment after hitting 1st major league home runVideo
Henry Davis is all business when it comes to baseball but the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie couldn’t suppress a smile after hitting the first home run of his major league career. The 2021 MLB Draft No. 1 overall pick was without a hit in 10 at-bats since delivering a double in...
No relief as Pirates’ losing skid reaches 10 after bullpen blows lead against Marlins
Whether they went down swinging or looking, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t stop striking out against Braxton Garrett. While the Miami left-hander recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts, Mitch Keller protected a one-run lead by mowing down the Marlins for seven innings. Once their duel was done, the bats took over. After...
Pirates place OF Bryan Reynolds on 10-day IL, recall RHP Cody Bolton from Indianapolis
The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered another blow amid their nine-game losing streak when they placed outfielder Bryan Reynolds on the 10-day injured list Thursday with low back inflammation. Reynolds leads the Pirates in hits (72), doubles (20), RBIs (40) and batting average (.279) and ranks second in OPS (.823), triples (three)...
Pirates pay homage to City of Champions era with unveiling of City Connect uniformsVideo
The Pittsburgh Pirates paid homage to the City of Champions era in City Connect uniforms featuring design elements that borrow from the City of Pittsburgh flag and its bridges, steel industry and three rivers. A history filled with pride, and a story of re-invention. pic.twitter.com/OlZRFxwAim— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) June 22,...
Pirates closer David Bednar not dwelling on lack of save opportunities amid losing streak
David Bednar walked through the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse this week wearing a black T-shirt with “Play Renegade” in gold letters, a nod to the walk-out song when the All-Star closer takes the mound. The Pirates haven’t had many chances to play Renegade for Bednar at PNC Park this month, as...
Despite boos, Pirates catcher Austin Hedges concentrates on positive play behind the plate
Austin Hedges heard the boos. How could he not? It was a career first for Hedges and stung the 30-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates catcher enough that he paused, pursed his lips and declined to comment about it. That the boos for Hedges Monday night at PNC Park coincided with the major-league...
Pirates suffer 9th consecutive loss, 3rd straight series sweep in lopsided loss to Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates ended one streak but are stuck in another. After 25 scoreless innings, the Pirates finally scored a run to take an early lead against the Chicago Cubs. It wasn’t enough, as Nico Hoerner hit a two-run triple and a solo homer to lead the Cubs to an...
Pirates assessing injuries for availability of Andrew McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds
The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking a wait-and-see approach with outfielders Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds as they deal with injuries that kept them out of the starting lineup for two games against the Chicago Cubs. Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said the team was assessing McCutchen’s right elbow...
Pirates extend scoreless streak to 24 innings in shutout loss to Cubs for 8th consecutive defeat
The Pittsburgh Pirates have endured a season of ebbs and flows, following an amazing April with a miserable May and a June that has resembled the best and worst of both months. Now, they have sunk to a new low. The Pirates stretched their scoreless streak to 24 innings in...
Pirates president Travis Williams wants to seize opportunity to build sustainable winning team
When Travis Williams finished giving a tour of the new Pirates Clubhouse Store on Federal Street that is the latest attraction designed to enhance the fan experience at PNC Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates team president addressed the most important element. After winning 20 of their first 29 games start to...
After stranding runners, Pirates searching for spark on offense amid 7-game losing streak
In desperate need of an offensive spark, the Pittsburgh Pirates turned to a top prospect to bring his bat in his major league debut. Henry Davis drilled a double down the third-base line for his first major league hit Monday. After Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds drew successive two-out walks...
Fire drill: Henry Davis’ family, friends scramble to see Pirates rookie make his MLB debut
Chris Davis was hoping a call-up was coming soon for his son, so he anticipated exciting news Sunday afternoon when a text message told him to pick up the phone for FaceTime. A smiling Henry Davis told his father to pack his bags. Davis delivered the news of his promotion...
Promotion to Pirates comes at a new position for Henry Davis, who gets start in right fieldVideo
Henry Davis wondered why he wasn’t in the starting lineup Sunday for Triple-A Indianapolis, so he suspected there was an ulterior motive when called in to the office of Indians manager Miguel Perez. While watching video of how Davis had played the ball off the wall in right field at...
