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‘It’s not fun’: Booed by fans, Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez struggles to end slump
Rowdy Tellez slumped in his swivel chair in front of his locker, decompressing after another depressing performance during which the Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman was booed relentlessly again at PNC Park. After going 0 for 4 with two strikeouts in Thursday’s 7-6 loss to the San Francisco Giants, which dropped...
Pirates’ bullpen blows another big lead, as Giants rally with 5-run 8th to win series
The San Francisco Giants survived six innings against Paul Skenes and three home runs, including a grand slam by their former first-round pick Joey Bart, before getting to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ weakness. A beleaguered bullpen blew a big lead for the second consecutive game, surrendering five runs in the eighth...
Pirates send outfielder Jack Suwinski to Triple-A, recall lefty reliever Jose Hernandez
Moments before the first pitch of Paul Skenes’ third MLB start in Thursday’s series finale against the San Francisco Giants, the Pittsburgh Pirates demoted outfielder Jack Suwinski to Triple-A Indianapolis. In a corresponding transaction, left-handed reliever Jose Hernandez was recalled from the Indians. Suwinski is batting .174 through 49 games...
Paul Skenes on an encore for his Chicago masterpiece: ‘I’m going to do something cooler than that in my career’
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes mesmerized the baseball world with his outing Friday at Wrigley Field. He was spinning a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts before getting pulled after six innings. Pitch No. 100: ????6 innings0 hits11 K's Paul Skenes. Wow. pic.twitter.com/3nDXqJfJ8w— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 17, 2024 Now, Skenes...
U mad, bro?: Readers upset about Pirates ownership, criticism of Steelers, this weekly column
Things are getting better in Pittsburgh sports right now. Jared Jones and Paul Skenes have Pirates fans optimistic. The Steelers are nothing but smiles at OTAs. And Mike Sullivan is such a good coach, he is going to be on the bench for Team USA in the Olympics. What could...
Shorthanded Pirates’ bullpen in need of rest as Paul Skenes prepares to make 3rd MLB start
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington has issued a similar version of the same compliment to pitcher Paul Skenes many times over the last year dating to when he was drafted No. 1 overall coming out of LSU. To paraphrase, Skenes doesn’t back down from challenges, no matter what. So...
Pirates blow 5-run lead as Giants rally to tie game in 9th, win in extra innings
When Bryan Reynolds hit a grand slam for a five-run lead in the fourth inning, the Pittsburgh Pirates had the comfort of a cushion only one night after requiring a four-run rally in the ninth to win in extra innings. This time, they reversed roles. The San Francisco Giants chipped...
Pirates farm report for May 22, 2024: Jake Lamb collects 4 hits in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 21-23) lost 8-7 to Toledo (Tigers) in 11 innings. DH Jake Lamb (.350) went 4 for 5 with a double and two runs scored. C Henry Davis (.295) entered as a pinch-hitter in the top of the 10th and delivered an RBI double. 1B Matt Gorski (.277) went...
Pirates add Grant Koch to MLB taxi squad, leave Henry Davis to continue refining swing at Triple-A
When catcher Yasmani Grandal experienced left groin discomfort Wednesday night vs. the San Francisco Giants, leading to his removal from the game before the top of the 10th inning, the Pittsburgh Pirates suddenly became thin behind the plate. Joey Bart took over catching duties for extra innings, which turned out...
Tim Benz: Jim Leyland sums up why Pirates made right call to induct Barry Bonds into team’s Hall of Fame
Before former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland threw out the first pitch on Opening Day at PNC Park this year, I asked him about the prospect of Barry Bonds ever having a moment like that in Pittsburgh. An Opening Day first pitch? Getting inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame?...
Mark Madden: Pittsburgh should embrace Barry Bonds’ undeniable greatness
Barry Bonds will return to Pittsburgh on Aug. 24 to be inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame via a pregame ceremony at PNC Park. Don’t boo. There is no reason for Pittsburgh to hate Barry Bonds. You should love him. OK, so he left the Pirates to cash in...
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz channels frustration into ‘unbelievable’ exit velocities
Oneil Cruz was ticked off about a fielding error on a fly ball that allowed two runs to score in the first inning, so the Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop took out his anger with swing after violent swing. Cruz made contact that left his teammates in disbelief, delivering the hardest hits...
Pirates farm report for May 21, 2024: Henry Davis homers again for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 21-22) clobbered Toledo (Tigers), 18-6. C Henry Davis (.279) went 2 for 5 with a double, a two-run homer, his fourth, two walks, four runs scored and his first stolen base. LF Matt Gorski (.278) went 3 for 6 with two homers, his fifth and sixth, and five...
Nick Gonzales delivers walk-off win after Pirates rally from 4-run deficit in 9th
The Pittsburgh Pirates staged an inspiring four-run rally against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game, so Nick Gonzales was looking to be aggressive in extra innings. The rookie second baseman didn’t hesitate to swing at the first pitch he saw, drilling lefty...
Pirates announce Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland, Manny Sanguillen as 2024 Hall of Fame classVideo
On Feb. 18, Jaromir Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins came together for what had long been considered an unfathomable rapprochement, when Jagr’s No. 68 sweater was retired and hung from the rafters at PPG Paints Arena. On Pittsburgh’s North Shore, a reconciliation of similar magnitude appears to be in the...
Ji Hwan Bae brings speed, defensive versatility, hot bat into Pirates lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates called up Ji Hwan Bae, their top offensive performer this season at Triple-A Indianapolis, on Tuesday. He is batting ninth and starting in center field Tuesday night as the Pirates host the San Francisco Giants. Bae, 24, led qualified Indians players with a .367 batting average, .479...
Mark Madden: Rotation looks promising, but Pirates have urgent need for bats
The Pittsburgh Pirates could be on the verge of turning a corner soon. The Paul Skenes phenomenon might be even bigger than expected. Every game Skenes starts is an event, like a playoff game. That won’t wear off anytime soon. I just hope he doesn’t get rattled and drop the...
Milene Mazeroski, wife of Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski, dies
Milene Mazeroski, wife of legendary Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski, has died. Milene, 85, died early Sunday morning in Lansdale, Pa., according to the Pirates. Milene was born in Braddock. She was married to Bill, 87, for 64 years. They met while she worked in the Pirates front office...
‘Starting pitching is the key’: Potential of Pirates rotation on full display vs. Cubs
Even before the Pittsburgh Pirates embarked on their seven-game road trip to Milwaukee and Chicago, which concluded Sunday with a series win over the Cubs, manager Derek Shelton had a good feeling about the nucleus of his starting rotation. On paper, any combination of Mitch Keller, Jared Jones and Paul...
Tim Benz: For once, at least we can see signs that 1 plan for the Pirates may come together
It’s early for the Pittsburgh Pirates to go full Col. Hannibal Smith from the “A-Team.” But in terms of the club’s starting rotation, don’t you just “love it when a plan comes together”? For one series, anyway, that just happened. And for a franchise whose best laid plans so often...
Pirates farm report for May 19, 2024: 3-run homers by Termarr Johnson, Nick Cimillo spark Grasshoppers
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 20-22) split a doubleheader against Toledo (Tigers). In Game 1, Toledo won 10-1. 1B Jake Lamb (.342) was 1 for 2 with a double, walk and RBI. LF Ji Hwan Bae (.361) singled. C Henry Davis (.263) was 1 for 3 with a double and run scored. RHP...
Nick Gonzales’ 2-run single lifts Pirates over Cubs for 3rd win in 4 games at Wrigley
The Pittsburgh Pirates faced a familiar foe Sunday at Wrigley Field in their fourth and final game with the Chicago Cubs: Jameson Taillon. The Pirates’ first-round (No. 2 overall) pick in the 2010 MLB Draft, Taillon started for Chicago and faced his friend and former teammate, Mitch Keller. In a...
Pirates assistant GM offers updates on Henry Davis, several minor-leaguers
Pittsburgh Pirates assistant general manager Steve Sanders, filling in for Ben Cherington Sunday on 93.7 FM, provided updates on a number of the club’s minor-league players. Notably, catcher Henry Davis is finding a bit of a stride at Triple-A Indianapolis after a demotion May 3. Davis hit just .162 in...
Pirates reliever Josh Fleming clears waivers, accepts assignment to Triple-A
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Josh Fleming, designated for assignment on May 14, cleared waivers Saturday and accepted outright assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis, the Pirates announced. Fleming, a 28-year-old lefty in his first season with the Pirates, was 1-1 with a 5.68 ERA in 17 appearances, recording 13 strikeouts and nine walks...
Pirates farm report for May 18, 2024: Henry Davis homers twice for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 19-21) outslugged Toledo (Tigers), 16-10. DH Henry Davis (.257) went 2 for 4 with two home runs and four RBIs. CF Ji Hwan Bae (.366) went 4 for 6 with adouble, his fourth home run, two runs scored and three RBIs. 2B Matt Gorski (.260) went 3 for...
