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Pirates farm report for June 23, 2023: Anthony Solometo shines in home debut for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 32-40) blew out Columbus (Guardians), 18-5. DH Miguel Andujar (.356) was 4 for 6 with four RBIs. CF Ryan Vilade (.280) was 2 for 5, including a three-run home run. SS Alika Williams (.222) also hit a three-run homer. LF Chris Owings (.268) hit a solo homer and...
Nick Gonzales hitless but Pirates give him an MLB debut to remember 
Making his MLB debut against Chicago on June 19, former No. 1 overall draft pick Henry Davis had a memorable individual performance, ripping a double down the third-base line in his first big-league at-bat. But with regard to his team’s overall performance, the Pittsburgh Pirates left much to be desired,...
Pirates rally in the 9th to beat Miami, snap 10-game losing streak
Approaching the final week of June, a look at the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins offers one of the more striking contrasts across baseball with regard to fortunes and trajectories. While one club has heated up sufficiently to rise near the top of its division and appears to be in...
Pirates call up 2020 1st-round draft pick Nick Gonzales from Triple-A
A handful of days after promoting Henry Davis, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, to the big leagues, the Pittsburgh Pirates brought up another top prospect. Infielder Nick Gonzales, the No. 7 overall selection in the 2020 draft, joined the Pirates from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday....
Tim Benz: 'Sting' of Pirates losses will soon turn to numbness
Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller kept his chin up, but you could tell he was bummed out. He should be. While speaking with the media Thursday after the Pirates’ 6-4 loss to the Miami Marlins, Keller stared everyone in the eye and answered every question like a pro. But he couldn’t...
Pirates rookie Henry Davis enjoys the moment after hitting 1st major league home run 
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...
Pirates farm report for June 22, 2023: Miguel Andujar's 3 hits pace Indy in victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 31-40) defeated Columbus (Guardians), 6-2. 1B Miguel Andujar (.346) was 3 for 4 with a double and two RBIs. CF Ryan Vilade (.276) hit a two-run single. RF Mark Mathias (.272) added two RBIs. LF Canaan Smith-Njigba (.226) was 2 for 3. 2B Nick Gonzales (.257) had a...
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 uniforms 
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,...
First Call: Steelers react to death of Clark Haggans; Pirates try to get right in Miami
Thursday’s “First Call” has some Steelers reaction to the death of Clark Haggans. The Pirates are looking to get back on track against a tough opponent. A painful highlight against the Steelers is a favorite of one of the men who authored it. Plus, we have Duquesne basketball news, and...
Tim Benz: Explanation for Pirates’ 9-game slide is simple, but there is no 'million-dollar answer'
After the Pittsburgh Pirates’ ninth straight defeat Wednesday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs, starting pitcher Rich Hill tried to keep things in perspective. “Work. That is the key identity to winning cultures and winning clubs. They show up every day,” Hill said. “Failure is necessary in order to show everyone...
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...
U mad, bro?: Fans tear into stumbling Pirates — and Matt Canada, of course
This week’s “U mad, bro?” is an all-out assault on the Pirates’ nine-game losing streak. Along with one mandatory shot at Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Oh, and a full-fledged attack on my character … and my gender. Here’s an email from C Steiger. It dates back to June 13,...
Pirates farm report for June 21, 2023: Jared Triolo steals 4 bases in Indianapolis win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 30-40) split a doubleheader with Columbus (Guardians). In the first game, an 11-2 Indianpolis win, 3B Jared Triolo went 3 for 3 with four stolen bases, three runs scored, two RBIs and a walk. He has eight steals for the season. DH Aaron Shackelford (.247) went 2 for...
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...
Injuries to Bryan Reynolds, Andrew McCutchen add to Pirates' misery
Plenty of negative numbers have surfaced during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ eight-game losing streak. • While falling from first place in the National League Central on Friday to fourth in only four days, the Pirates have scored two runs in the past 38 innings. That’s an average of one run every...
Former Pirate Jameson Taillon relates to Henry Davis' pressures and responsibilities of being a high first-round draft pick
One of Jameson Taillon’s many admirable traits during his time as a Pittsburgh Pirate is that he never publicly used his checkered history of injuries as an excuse for anything that didn’t work out. Not after the first Tommy John surgery. Or the sports hernia. Or the testicular cancer. Or...
Pirates farm report for June 20, 2023: Termarr Johnson homers twice in Bradenton win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 29-39) lost 3-1 to Columbus (Guardians). Indy pitchers gave up only three hits but walked seven. RHP Jared Jones (4.76) made his first Triple-A start and allowed three runs on three hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out six. RHP Colin Selby (3.63), RHP Hunter...
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...
Mt. Lebanon's Ian Happ has unique perspective on challenges of Henry Davis' MLB promotion with Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Henry Davis is a former No. 1 overall draft pick in his first series as a Major League Baseball player. He’s doing so while learning a new position and while his team is in the throes of a seven-game losing streak. It’s not easy. Even though Davis...
First Call: Steelers reportedly signing pair of WVU alumni; new team atop NL Central
The Steelers may be signing a pair of former West Virginia Mountaineers. Another Steeler raises eyebrows on social media. A new team is atop the National League Central. And the Penguins are mentioned on the fringes of a potential player acquisition. All that in Tuesday’s “First Call.” Multiple Mountaineers It...


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