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Pirates farm report for Sept. 23, 2021: Greensboro drops playoff opener
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-64) was handled by Omaha (Royals), 5-2. 2B Rodolfo Castro (.375) accounted for all of Indy’s runs in his second Triple-A game, going 2 for 4 with a pair of solo home runs. RHP John O’Reilly (0-2, 6.35) started and gave up four runs on five hits and...
Pirates blow 6-run lead, as Phillies rally to stay in NL East Division title race
The Philadelphia Phillies continued to prove that no lead is insurmountable while the Pittsburgh Pirates showed that none is safe. After building a six-run advantage, the Pirates surrendered home runs to Didi Gregorius, Ronald Torreyes and JT Realmuto as the Phillies rallied for a 12-6 win on a rainy Thursday...
Yoshi Tsutsugo putting up big numbers, proving to be ‘pitcher’s nightmare’ for Pirates
Whether Yoshi Tsutsugo is a man of few words or it’s lost in translation, the Japanese slugger simply has shrugged at his success since signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates in mid-August. After Tsutsugo smashed a Kyle Hendricks curveball 404 feet and off the right-field scoreboard at Wrigley Field on Sept....
Pirates farm report for Sept. 22, 2021: Oneil Cruz homers in Indianapolis debut
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-63) lost 4-3 to Omaha (Royals). SS Oneil Cruz (.333) homered in his first Triple-A game, going 1 for 3 with a walk. RHP Roansy Contreras, making his first Triple-A start, went 3.2 innings, allowing one run on four hits and one walk, fanning six. RHP Shea Spitzbarth...
Pirates-Reds game postponed because of rain; makeup game scheduled for Monday
Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Pirates-Cincinnati Reds game was postponed, and the teams will play a makeup game at 1:10 p.m. Monday at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Pirates and Reds were scheduled to start at 12:35 p.m. but the game was called because of rain. The series, which was tied...
Pirates ‘cautiously optimistic’ about David Bednar, Jacob Stallings returning this season
The Pittsburgh Pirates are being cautious with catcher Jacob Stallings’ concussion symptoms and are cautiously optimistic that both he and reliever David Bednar can return before the end of the season. They are also encouraged by the progress made by right-handed starter JT Brubaker, who has progressed to playing catch...
Nick Mears comes through in major moment for Pirates, escaping bases-loaded jam at Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates were clinging to a one-run lead over the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning Tuesday when Nick Mears walked the first two batters, then gave up a bloop single to load the bases with no outs. Facing a high-leverage situation and the heart of the Reds’ lineup,...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 21, 2021: Bradenton wins dramatic playoff opener
BRADENTON (Low-A, 71-48) got an RBI single from C Endy Rodriguez and a bases-loaded, two-out, walk-off walk from DH Abrahan Gutierrez to rally from a run down in the ninth for a 4-3 victory over Tampa (Yankees) in Game 1 of the best-of-five Low-A East championship series. RHP Adrian Florencio...
Mitch Keller’s promising performance helps Pirates snap 13-game losing streak at Reds
Mitch Keller returned to the scene of the Memorial Day Massacre, where he made his disastrous major league debut in 2019, and held the Cincinnati Reds without an extra-base hit. Keller was far from perfect, as the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander allowed seven hits – all singles – and four walks...
With Bryse Wilson’s season ended by injury, the Pirates start search for starting pitchers
The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t afford to lose another starting pitcher to a season-ending injury, so their decision to transfer right-hander Bryse Wilson to the 60-day injured list Monday was a big blow to the rotation. That the Pirates did so to make room on the 40-man roster for another catcher...
Joey Votto homers twice as Reds rally from 5-run deficit to pound Pirates
When the Pittsburgh Pirates were stomped and swept by the Cincinnati Reds in April, Derek Shelton didn’t hide his disdain for the bandbox known as Great American Ball Park. The Pirates manager even grumbled that he was “definitely ready to get out of Cincinnati.” Shelton believed the Pirates were playing...
Pirates promote 8 players, including top prospect Oneil Cruz, to Triple-A Indianapolis
The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted eight players, including top prospect Oneil Cruz, from Double-A Altoona to Triple-A Indianapolis to finish the final 10 games of their minor league season. The Pirates also transferred the options of infielder Rodolfo Castro, right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras, first baseman Mason Martin and outfielders Cal Mitchell...
Pirates place C Jacob Stallings on concussion IL, transfer RHP Bryse Wilson to 60-day IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed catcher Jacob Stallings on the seven-day concussion injured list and transferred right-handed starter Bryse Wilson to the 60-day IL, ending his season. Wilson strained his left hamstring in the fifth inning of Saturday’s start against the Miami Marlins, a 6-3 win. Acquired from Atlanta at the...
Cole Tucker finds mojo in Miami, finally getting in groove at plate for Pirates
Since spring training, Cole Tucker has been on a soul-searching mission to establish a solid foundation with the Pittsburgh Pirates. It started at the plate, where the emphasis to stay grounded has helped him soar. Tucker might have found his mojo in Miami. He went 6 for 11 (.545) in...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 19, 2021: Arden Pabst smacks 3-run homer in Curve’s season finale
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-62) won 10-3 over St. Paul (Twins). DH Michael Chavis (.267), who is rehabbing an elbow injury in Triple-A, was 2 for 5 with three RBIs, giving him 33 for the season. 2B Tucupita Marcano (.236) was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. SS Diego Castillo was 2...
Lewin Diaz hits 2-run walk-off homer in 10th to lift Marlins past Pirates, avoid series sweep
The Pittsburgh Pirates are the only team in baseball without a series sweep, and their search for one ended in heartbreak once again. Lewin Diaz hit a two-run home run to right field off Chad Kuhl in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Miami Marlins to a...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 18, 2021: Michael Chavis homers on rehab stint with Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-62) outslugged St. Paul (Twins), 9-5. DH Michael Chavis (.263) in Triple-A rehabbing an elbow injury, went 3 for 5 with his 12th homer of the season. 3B Hunter Owen (.224) went 2 for 5 with two long balls, his 18th and 19th, and drove in three runs....
Pirates down Marlins, get another chance at 1st series sweep of season
Bryse Wilson pitched five innings for his first win with the Pirates, Cole Tucker had three hits and Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a pair of doubles in a 6-3 victory over the Marlins on Saturday night at LoanDepot Park in Miami. Kevin Newman and Hoy Park added two-run hits. The Pirates...
Chris Stratton embraces the challenge of closer role for Pirates, shining in save situations
Chris Stratton has kept the same mentality and the same routine — with one exception — whether he is a starting pitcher, multi-inning reliever or in his newest role as the closer for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stratton is learning to find the catcher — either Jacob Stallings or Michael Perez...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 17, 2021: Miguel Yajure throws 6 scoreless for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 55-62) shut out St. Paul (Twins), 2-0. RHP Miguel Yajure (2-3, 3.09) got the start, walking just one and striking out six in six scoreless frames. RHP Joe Jacques (4.31), RHP Shea Spitzbarth (1.41) and RHP Tyler Bashlor (2.16) each pitched a scoreless inning, with Bashlor collecting his...
Cole Tucker’s sacrifice fly, Chris Stratton’s save lead Pirates past Marlins
After Chris Stratton gave up a leadoff triple then struck out the next two batters in the ninth inning, Derek Shelton made a mound visit to offer a risky proposition that put the outcome on the line. The Pittsburgh Pirates manager gave the righty reliever the choice of facing Lewin...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 16, 2021: Matthew Fraizer, Oneil Cruz homer for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-62) got shut out by St. Paul (Twins), 8-0. RHP James Marvel (5-7, 5.35) got the start, allowing eight runs (five earned), walking two and striking out two over six innings. RHP Keury Mella (7.20), RHP Matt Eckelman (5.16) and RHP Hunter Stratton (4.34) each delivered a scoreless...
Connor Overton impressive in 1st MLB start but Reds beat Pirates to prevent series sweep
Seeking their first series sweep of the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates were trailing the Cincinnati Reds but had two runners in scoring position and a count in their favor in the bottom of the ninth inning. After giving up the winning run to the Pirates a night earlier, Reds right-hander...
‘U mad, bro?’: Steelers fans want more faith; Pitt fans want more coverage; Pirates fans want more wins
The Steelers season is just starting. The Pirates season is finally ending. Pitt’s fan base is starting to wake up. And the emotions from all sides are equally raw. That’s abundantly clear in this week’s “U mad, bro?”. After their win Sunday over the Buffalo Bills, this Twitter follower remained...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 15, 2021: Oneil Cruz homers for Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-61) lost 3-2 to St. Paul (Twins). RHP Tanner Anderson (2-4, 4.17) started and gave up three runs on eight hits in 4.2 innings. LHP Blake Weiman (4.91), RHP Shea Spitzbarth (1.44), LHP Joe Jacques (4.40) and RHP Tyler Bashlor (2.23) combined to throw 4.1 scoreless innings. RF...
