Riley Greene homered twice and set career highs with four hits and six RBIs as the Detroit Tigers raced to a huge lead and cruised to a 13-5 win over the Houston Astros.

I was optimistic about the Detroit Tigers' chances to make a playoff push this season, and after 11 games (despite the record) I'm feeling a little bit worse.

A game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres was delayed 45 minutes Thursday due to poor air conditions caused by lingering smoke from wildfires in Canada.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up heralded prospect Henry Davis.

A pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies is criticizing some Major League Baseball teams for extending alcohol sales with games running around 30 minutes shorter due to the sport’s new pitch clock.

The Pittsburgh Pirates said on Friday that they will no longer require fans who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to wear a facemask while at PNC Park.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. To commemorate Roberto Clemente Day, the Pirates all are wearing Clemente's No. The Pirates celebrated Clemente's legacy by wearing his number during the organization's first Roberto Clemente Day" on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. The Pirates made sure to extend the tribute beyond the walls of PNC Park, where the Roberto Clemente Bridge stands. One of the things that we have talked about a lot is Roberto Clemente, the player, is one of the greatest players of all time, Shelton said.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers havent taken the field in five days, but when they return Friday, theyll face what looks like an absolute must-win series for their playoff hopes. Detroit is traveling to Pittsburgh for a three-game series with the Pirates, who, at 3-10, are currently the worst team in baseball. The Tigers need to win two or three of these games to stay in the playoff race. Thats because each of the teams next 35 games after the Pirates series will come against legitimate playoff contenders. PLAYOFF HOPES: Breaking down Tigers playoff chances this season now that 16 teams will get in

TORONTO, ONT The Toronto Blue Jays will play at PNC Park in Pittsburgh if the state of Pennsylvania approves it, two officials familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Canada denied the Blue Jays request to play in Toronto because the regular-season schedule would require frequent travel back and forth from the United States, where COVID-19 cases are surging. Pirates President Travis Williams previously confirmed the talks to host the Blue Jays and sounded ready to welcome them if it could be done safely. Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said he was excited about the PNC Park option and Pirates manager Derek Shelton said he would have no problem with the Blue Jays moving in. Atkins said if the Blue Jays cant find a major league park, their Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, New York, would be their most likely site for home games.

(Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez has been arrested on charges involving computer pornography and a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl, according to Pittsburgh NBC affiliate WPXI. Vazquez, 28, was arrested Tuesday by authorities from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, WPXI reports. Officials began investigating Vazquez after learning that he had had a reported sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl who lives in Lee County, Florida, WPXI reports. Authorities said Vazquez continued to have a relationship with the now-15-year-old girl through text messages, WPXI reports. WPXI reports a search warrant was served Tuesday at Vazquez's apartment in Pittsburgh.