Pirates/MLB category, Page 67
7-run inning propels Pirates, Paul Skenes to series win over Dodgers
Once the Pittsburgh Pirates formalized who would be starting against the Dodgers in a three-game series this week at PNC Park, a collision course was set between two of the most dynamic young pitchers in baseball and Los Angeles’ heavyweight batting order. With Wednesday’s 10-6 win in front of 28,716...
Tyler Glasnow’s blunt assessment of his time in Pittsburgh; Dodgers manager on ‘effectively wild’ Jared Jones
Former Pittsburgh Pirate Tyler Glasnow couldn’t get a win in his return to PNC Park. But that wasn’t his fault. Blame his offense, and blame the other guy who started against him. Glasnow and the Dodgers lost 1-0 to the Pirates despite the 30-year-old right-hander turning in a solid performance...
Tim Benz: For Paul Skenes, 2 tasks are clear against Dodgers in start No. 5
For Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes, his two challenges are clear in advance of his fifth Major League start. • Replicate what he has been doing on the road in a home game. • Do it against one of the best lineups in baseball. The fire-balling right-hander was solid...
First Call: Context for Cam Heyward’s contract desires; are Steelers a 2nd option for Micah Parsons down the road?
Wednesday’s “First Call” puts some numbers to what Cameron Heyward may be asking of the Pittsburgh Steelers in terms of compensation for the rest of his career. Also, a Dallas Cowboys star is putting out feelers about joining the Steelers if the circumstances are right … players besides Brandon Aiyuk...
Jack Suwinski homers, Henry Davis doubles in 1st game with Pirates following promotionsVideo
Roughly two weeks removed from being demoted to Triple-A Indianapolis because of major offensive struggles, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski got the call back to the big leagues Tuesday. While, to Suwinski’s credit, he had looked better with the Indians (slashing .250/.276/.429 at Triple-A compared to .177/.269/.319 through 50 games...
Pirates farm report for June 4, 2024: Altoona gives Bubba Chandler no run support
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-32) was clobbered by Columbus (Guardians), 15-4. Three Indianapolis pitchers – LHP Michael Plassmeyer (1-5, 9.00), RHP Isaac Mattson (5.40) and RHP Wily Peralta (6.61) – each gave up four runs. Peralta recorded only one out. C Jason Delay (.313) went 2 for 4 with a double and...
Jared Jones tosses 6 shutout innings, Jack Suwinski homers as Pirates blank Dodgers
Jared Jones was full of adrenaline and battling nerves, a Los Angeles kid facing the Dodgers for the first time in his major league career and a lineup that featured three MVPs at the top of the batting order. Jones came out throwing heat, as the rookie right-hander attacked Mookie...
‘Attack him quick’: Pirates pitchers weigh in on facing Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani occupies a prominent place within the Murderers’ Row of batters Los Angeles has assembled atop its lineup. Mookie Betts, Ohtani and Freddie Freeman (Los Angeles’ usual 1-2-3 hitters) have captured a combined four MVPs as well as numerous other accolades including All-Star appearances and Silver Sluggers....
Pirates recall C Henry Davis, INF Liover Peguero, OF Jack Suwinski in roster shakeup
The Pittsburgh Pirates shook up their lineup Tuesday with a series of roster moves that brought back a pair of big bats who struggled early this season and a veteran reliever to help the bullpen. The Pirates recalled catcher Henry Davis, infielder Liover Peguero and outfielder Jack Suwinski and selected...
MLB bans former Pirates player Tucupita Marcano for life for betting on baseball
MLB permanently banned former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano on Tuesday for betting on baseball and also suspended four other players for one year after finding the players placed unrelated bets with a legal sportsbook. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Marcano, now with the San Diego Padres, was...
Pirates-Dodgers preview: Bucs need Jared Jones to find early-season form against Tyler Glasnow
If Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones is looking to rediscover his early-season form, he’s got a spotlight chance to do so Tuesday. The Pirates are at home against the star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers. They lead the National League West at 38-23. Only the Phillies (41-19) have a better record...
Former Pirates player Tucupita Marcano under investigation for betting on baseball
Former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano, currently in his second stint with the San Diego Padres, is under investigation by MLB for violating the league’s gambling policy. The situation surrounding Marcano, reported Monday by the Wall Street Journal, centers on accusations that he bet on games involving the Pirates last...
Tim Benz: Constant Pirates issues on full display during losses in Toronto
One thing was certainly different about the Pittsburgh Pirates series in Toronto. For a change, Rowdy Tellez was good. The much-maligned first baseman was 4 for 8 with a walk and four RBIs. Rowdy Tellez has driven in all three runs against his old squad today! pic.twitter.com/0CJLQxDCFD— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_)...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Pirates GM counting on internal options to provide improvement
Even though the Pittsburgh Pirates had a better record at this time last year — they were 29-27 on June 2, just a half-game back and days from moving into first place in the NL Central — general manager Ben Cherington made an interesting statement Sunday about this year’s team....
Pirates farm report for June 2, 2024: Matt Gorski hits 11th homer in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-31) dropped an 8-5 decision to Omaha (Royals). RF Matt Gorski (.275) smacked his 11th home run, a two-run shot. SS Liover Peguero (.272) was 2 for 4 with three RBIs. DH Henry Davis (.296) was 2 for 4 with two runs scored. CF Jack Suwinski (.250) was...
Rowdy Tellez snaps out of slump but Pirates strand 13 as Blue Jays clinch series win
Rowdy Tellez finally had the breakout game the Pittsburgh Pirates have been waiting for from the first baseman, with season highs of three hits and four RBIs against the team that drafted him. But it was another burly slugger who did the most damage against his former team, as designated...
Pirates farm report for June 1, 2024: Henry Davis hits 7th Triple-A homer in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-30) lost 4-2 to Omaha (Royals). C Henry Davis (.286) went 1 for 3 with his seventh homer. CF Matt Gorski (.276) went 2 for 3 with a run scored. LF Jack Suwinski (.250) went 1 for 4 with an RBI and three strikeouts. 1B Jake Lamb (.323)...
Pirates to start Quinn Priester in Sunday’s rubber match vs. Toronto
After absorbing another blow to their starting rotation, with Martin Perez placed on the 15-day injured list because of a left groin muscle strain May 28, the Pittsburgh Pirates will turn to 23-year-old Quinn Priester to fill the void. At least for the immediate future. Priester was added to the...
Mitch Keller gets 5th straight win as Pirates rout Blue Jays
With every outing, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller looks more and more removed from a rough April, during which his ERA ballooned to 4.98. Keller’s fortunes improved mightily in May, when he won all four of his decisions and posted an ERA of 1.30. Saturday in Toronto, Keller took the...
Pirates rookie 2B Nick Gonzales has made immediate impact, thanks to revamped swing
When Nick Gonzales made his intention clear in spring training that he not only wanted to play in the major leagues for a long time but also to be an impact player, he still was viewed as a work in progress. After Gonzales batted .209 in 35 games during his...
Davis Schneider hits walk-off homer, Pirates lose 14-inning marathon
By the time the longest game of the season ended, the starting pitchers’ duel was but a distant memory and it had been eight-plus innings since the Pittsburgh Pirates got a hit. Davis Schneider hit a two-out, two-run home run off Kyle Nicolas to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to...
Pirates farm report for May 31, 2024: Matt Gorski belts 10th homer in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-29) lost 4-1 to Omaha (Royals) despite having an 8-5 advantage in hits. CF Matt Gorski (.268) went 2 for 3 with a double and his 10th home run. RHP Domingo German (0-2, 6.46) started and went five innings, allowing three runs on three hits with five walks...
Pirates reliever Carmen Mlodzinski seeks return to solid 2023 form
Last week, as the Pittsburgh Pirates prepared to welcome the Atlanta Braves to PNC Park for three games, manager Derek Shelton offered some thoughts on the club’s bullpen. Shelton had much to reflect on, as the Pirates had just lost two straight games to the San Francisco Giants in which...
Pirates farm report for May 30, 2024: Jack Suwinski homers, strikes out 4 times for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-28) was swept by Omaha (Royals) in a doubleheader. In the first game, a 3-2 Indianapolis loss in eight innings, CF Jack Suwinski (.250) went 2 for 4 and hit his first Triple-A home run of the season. C Henry Davis (.296) went 1 for 3 with a...
U mad, bro?: For Pittsburgh sports fans, it’s an OTA week (outwardly tangible anger)
The Pittsburgh Steelers are knee deep in an OTA week: organized team activities. “U mad, bro?” is also knee deep in an OTA week: outwardly tangible anger. Booing Rowdy Tellez. Bemoaning the Penguins’ place in the NHL hierarchy. Rationalizing the Steelers’ lack of wide receiver depth. It’s OTAs, people! Let’s...
