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Pirates RHP Johan Oviedo makes ‘monumental accomplishment’ by starting rehab assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates received encouraging news from one of the pitchers expected to be in their starting rotation when right-hander Johan Oviedo began a rehabilitation assignment. Given that Oviedo has missed 18 months since undergoing Tommy John surgery and his recovery endured a setback with a lat strain, Pirates senior...
Livvy Dunne shells out $2,850 for Paul Skenes rookie card
Livvy Dunne recently snagged one of boyfriend Paul Skenes’ rare rookie cards — shelling out $2,850 for the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher’s collectible, Sports Illustrated reported. A video of the price negotiation was posted on Topps’ social media account on X. Livvy Dunne just bought a rare Paul Skenes rookie card...
Paul Skenes was overdue for a few good breaks against the Cardinals
Paul Skenes had to know this was coming, right? The notoriously piddly Pittsburgh Pirates’ bats have been the biggest reason why last year’s National League Rookie of the Year is only 4-7 this season. In four of Skenes’ five starts last month, the Pirates plated two runs or fewer. But...
Pirates farm report for July 1, 2025: Termarr Johnson collects 2 hits, 2 steals in Curve win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 46-35) lost 12-5 to Louisville (Reds). 2B Nick Yorke (.279) went 2 for 4 with a two-run homer, his fifth, a triple and four RBIs. DH Billy Cook (.272) went 2 for 5 with his second homer. RF Jack Suwinski (.256) went 1 for 2 with two walks...
Big defensive plays, sacrifice fly by Henry Davis help Pirates clip Cardinals
As Don Kelly was trying to explain an offensive outburst where the Pittsburgh Pirates scored 37 runs in four games, he couldn’t help but note how much fun it is to win one-run games. After four consecutive blowout victories, the Pirates were back to playing in a tight game Tuesday...
Pirates trade righty reliever Hunter Stratton to Braves for minor leaguer, cash considerations
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday for a minor-league outfielder and cash considerations. Stratton was designated for assignment Thursday, when the Pirates signed lefty reliever Genesis Cabrera. A 2017 16th-round draft pick, the 28-year-old Stratton was 2-1 with a 4.30 ERA and...
Back adjustment helps Ke’Bryan Hayes get back into swing for Pirates
Ke’Bryan Hayes took a detour on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ return trip from Milwaukee, using an off day to return to his hometown of Houston to visit family, check on the status of the house he’s building and get an adjustment. On his back, not his swing. Hayes squeezed in a...
Andrew Heaney takes no-hitter into 6th as Pirates shut out Cardinals in series opener
Overshadowed by the sudden offensive outburst by the Pittsburgh Pirates has been the quality of their pitching, until Andrew Heaney took the mound Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran left-hander shut down St. Louis over 6⅔ scoreless innings – not allowing a hit for 5⅔ innings – and...
Pirates prospects Konnor Griffin, Esmerlyn Valdez named to All-Star Futures Game
Two Pittsburgh Pirates prospects, shortstop Konnor Griffin and outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez, have been named to the National League roster for the All-Star Futures Game. The 26th edition of the showcase of baseball’s top prospects will be played July 12 at Atlanta’s Truist Park. The 19-year-old Griffin, the ninth overall pick...
Mark Madden: Dave Parker was a Pirate, was Pittsburgh and a worthy successor to Roberto Clemente
Dave Parker was the last in line. See how he shined. Parker is likely the final player that will go into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Pittsburgh Pirate. Unless the Hall wises up and finally inducts Al Oliver. It took way too long for Parker. No great player will...
‘A good learning experience’: After benching, Pirates star Oneil Cruz blasts out of his funk
Oneil Cruz endured a week in which he was benched for his lack of effort and energy and dropped down from the leadoff spot into the middle of the batting order in hopes he would find his way out of a funk. The Pittsburgh Pirates even held him out of...
‘Ohhhh, David Gene’: A picture of Dave Parker tells a thousand wordsVideo
Like a lot of young Pittsburgh Pirates fans who were introduced to baseball in the 1970s, I had a Dave Parker poster on my wall. A shot of him with his massive chest opened toward the camera after a swing — one hand on the bat about to drop it...
Pirates farm report for June 29, 2025: Hunter Barco allows 1 hit, strikes out 7 in Indy victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 46-34) rallied for a 3-2 victory over Omaha (Royals). LHP Hunter Barco (3.69) allowed one run on one hit with seven strikeouts in six innings. He gave up a solo homer in the sixth that broke up a no-hitter. RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks (1-0, 0.00) picked up the win...
Pirates pound 16 hits, including 4 home runs, in another blowout win over Mets to sweep series
The Pittsburgh Pirates discovered the perfect antidote for their offensive woes in the New York Mets, as the team that tied a major-league record for most consecutive games without scoring more than four runs (26) unleashed its greatest offensive output in the PNC Park era. The run production came from...
Pirates reliever Dennis Santana starts serving 3-game suspension for fan incident at Detroit
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever Dennis Santana began serving a three-game suspension Sunday for his actions during the second game of a doubleheader June 19 at Detroit. Santana initially was suspended four games by MLB when video cameras captured him arguing with a spectator then jumping taking a swipe at the...
Pirates mourn passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker, suggest his No. 39 should be retired
Nick Gonzales wore No. 39 for the Pittsburgh Pirates with a heavy heart Saturday upon learning that the man who made it famous for the franchise, Hall of Fame electee Dave Parker, had died at age 74. As much as he considers it “an honor just to wear it,” the...
Pirates farm report for June 28, 2025: Termarr Johnson collects 3 hits, homer, stolen base for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 45-34) crushed Omaha (Royals), 12-1. RHP Bubba Chandler (3.38) started and again struggled with his control, giving up one run on three hits and four walks in 3⅓ innings. He fanned six. RHP Dauri Moreta (2-0, 3.00) pitched two no-hit innings with four strikeouts to pick up the...
Rainstorm provides reset for Pirates, who pound Mets to clinch series win
As timing goes, it was the perfect storm for the Pittsburgh Pirates. A rainstorm interrupted the top of the second inning, as the New York Mets had a one-run lead and runners on first and second base with two outs. A 1-hour, 29-minute delay provided a reset. The Pirates took...
Full Count: Ben Cherington can’t ignore Pirates’ offense but plans to pick best available player
Ben Cherington has defied expectations — and, perhaps, industry norms — in his first five drafts as Pittsburgh Pirates general manager. Despite the Pirates being in last place in the NL Central and ranking among the least productive offenses in baseball, Cherington remains steadfast in his assertion that they want...
Pirates great Dave Parker dies at 74, a month before his induction into baseball Hall of Fame
A rocket-armed right fielder and five-tool star who brought a big bat and a smooth swagger to the 1979 World Series champions, Dave Parker became a larger-than-life figure for the “We Are Family” Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates lost a member of the family when Parker died Saturday at 74, just...
Bucs Q&A: After striking out Pirates, lefty Genesis Cabrera wants to help build up bullpen
What’s your first impression of the Pittsburgh Pirates? First of all, just thanks for the opportunity. I’m just here to do my best and help the team win. That’s the main thing. When you are at your best, what does that look like? Just taking care of myself and putting...
Pirates prospect watch: Keiner Delgado impresses in field, at plate with Greensboro
Keiner Delgado Positions: 2B/3B/SS Height: 5-foot-7 Weight: 145 pounds Level: High-A Greensboro Notable: When the Pittsburgh Pirates shipped starter JT Brubaker to the Yankees in late March 2024, a brief delay ensued before the complete details of the trade were announced. In addition to international signing bonus pool space, the...
The week ahead: Pirates host Cardinals, travel to Mariners
Here’s a look at next week’s Pirates schedule: vs. Cardinals 6:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • Plenty of buzz has connected Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado to the trade market, as St. Louis ponders moving on from the eight-time All-Star...
Pirates farm report for June 27, 2025: 5 pitchers throw 3-hit shutout for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 44-34) used five pitchers to throw a three-hit shutout in a 2-0 victory over Omaha (Royals). RHP Sean Sullivan (4.22) went the first three, allowing one hit. RHP Eddy Yean (2.94) followed with two one-hit innings to earn the win. RHP Kyle Nicolas (3.33) threw two no-hit innings,...
Offensive outburst propels Mitch Keller to win as Pirates pound Mets in series opener
Mitch Keller weathered the lack of run support from the Pittsburgh Pirates without complaint, bearing the burden of strong starts not being rewarded with a win since the second game of the season. The Pirates had scored one run or fewer in 10 of his 16 starts, never scoring more...
