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Rookie Paul Skenes finishes 11-3 with 1.96 ERA, retires 6 straight batters in Yankee Stadium debut
Read full article: Rookie Paul Skenes finishes 11-3 with 1.96 ERA, retires 6 straight batters in Yankee Stadium debutPittsburgh’s Paul Skenes ended an impressive rookie season by retiring six hitters in order, including strikeouts of New York stars Juan Soto and Aaron Judge in his Yankee Stadium debut.
Barry Bonds is at peace with his legacy as he enters the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame
Read full article: Barry Bonds is at peace with his legacy as he enters the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of FameBarry Bonds says he doesn't worry any more about whether he'll be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Domingo Germán getting a 2nd chance in the majors with the Pirates after flameout in New York
Read full article: Domingo Germán getting a 2nd chance in the majors with the Pirates after flameout in New YorkDomingo Germán is getting a second chance in the big leagues, a year after he flamed out with the New York Yankees because of behavioral issues.
Newcomer Josh Bell, Ketel Marte each homer twice, Diamondbacks outlast Pirates 9-8
Read full article: Newcomer Josh Bell, Ketel Marte each homer twice, Diamondbacks outlast Pirates 9-8Josh Bell homered from both sides of the plate in his Arizona debut, Ketel Marte also hit two home runs and the Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 on Friday night after blowing a five-run lead.
Marte, Pederson, newcomer Bell hit consecutive 1st-inning HRs for Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh
Read full article: Marte, Pederson, newcomer Bell hit consecutive 1st-inning HRs for Diamondbacks in PittsburghKetel Marte, Joc Pederson and newcomer Josh Bell hit consecutive first-inning home runs for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Paul Skenes pitches 7 no-hit innings as the Pirates blank the Brewers 1-0
Read full article: Paul Skenes pitches 7 no-hit innings as the Pirates blank the Brewers 1-0Paul Skenes struck out 11 in seven no-hit innings in another dominant performance, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0.
Rookie All-Star Paul Skenes pitches 7 no-hit innings in Milwaukee, but Holderman gives up hit in 8th
Read full article: Rookie All-Star Paul Skenes pitches 7 no-hit innings in Milwaukee, but Holderman gives up hit in 8thPittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Paul Skenes allowed no hits through seven innings against the Milwaukee Brewers but left-hander Colin Holderman started the eighth and gave up a single to the first batter, Jake Bauers.
Greene homers twice and has a career-best 6 RBIs as Tigers rout Astros 13-5
Read full article: Greene homers twice and has a career-best 6 RBIs as Tigers rout Astros 13-5Riley 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.
Skenes, Chapman throw gas at Ohtani and the Dodgers as the Pirates hold on for 10-6 victory
Read full article: Skenes, Chapman throw gas at Ohtani and the Dodgers as the Pirates hold on for 10-6 victoryPaul Skenes struck out eight over five innings, Aroldis Chapman threw the fastest pitch in the majors this season and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-6.
MLB bans Tucupita Marcano for life for betting on baseball, four others get one-year suspensions
Read full article: MLB bans Tucupita Marcano for life for betting on baseball, four others get one-year suspensionsSan Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was banned from baseball for life for betting on the sport and four others were suspended for one year by Major League Baseball in the game’s biggest gambling scandal in decades.
Resetting the division races: Acuña's injury, Phillies' fast start puts Braves' streak in jeopardy
Read full article: Resetting the division races: Acuña's injury, Phillies' fast start puts Braves' streak in jeopardyThe Atlanta Braves were already in a bit of a hole in the NL East before they got the type of news every team dreads.
Detroit Tigers fans at Comerica Park asked to watch game from concourse due to weather
Read full article: Detroit Tigers fans at Comerica Park asked to watch game from concourse due to weatherFans watching the Detroit Tigers host the Pirates on Wednesday at Comerica Park were asked to move to the concourse due to weather.
Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACL
Read full article: Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACLAtlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will miss the rest of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during an 8-1 victory at Pittsburgh.
Paul Skenes strikes out 11 in 6 no-hit innings, gets 1st win as the Pirates beat the Cubs 9-3
Read full article: Paul Skenes strikes out 11 in 6 no-hit innings, gets 1st win as the Pirates beat the Cubs 9-3Paul Skenes struck out 11 in six no-hit innings in his second major league start, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3.
Pirates' Skenes has pitched 6 no-hit innings in his 2nd major league start against the Cubs
Read full article: Pirates' Skenes has pitched 6 no-hit innings in his 2nd major league start against the CubsPittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes has pitched six no-hit innings in his second major league start against the Chicago Cubs.
Cubs draw 6 bases-loaded walks in 5th vs. Pirates, most in 1 inning in 65 years
Read full article: Cubs draw 6 bases-loaded walks in 5th vs. Pirates, most in 1 inning in 65 yearsThe Chicago Cubs drew six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, the most by a major league team in a single inning in 65 years.
Pirates are calling up top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut, AP source says
Read full article: Pirates are calling up top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut, AP source saysA person with direct knowledge of the decision says the Pittsburgh Pirates will promote top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut Saturday.
Jackie Robinson remembered around MLB on 77th anniversary of him breaking baseball's color barrier
Read full article: Jackie Robinson remembered around MLB on 77th anniversary of him breaking baseball's color barrierMajor League Baseball is marking the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport's color barrier.
Why I feel worse about Detroit Tigers’ playoff hopes despite 7-4 record
Read full article: Why I feel worse about Detroit Tigers’ playoff hopes despite 7-4 recordI 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.
Tigers erupt against Pirates closer Bednar to rally for 5-3 victory
Read full article: Tigers erupt against Pirates closer Bednar to rally for 5-3 victoryGio Urshela, Kerry Carpenter and Jake Rogers all delivered RBI singles in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3.
Triolo hits RBI single in 12th inning, Pittsburgh bullpen shines as Pirates beat Marlins 6-5
Read full article: Triolo hits RBI single in 12th inning, Pittsburgh bullpen shines as Pirates beat Marlins 6-5Jared Triolo hit an RBI single in the top of the 12th inning to finish the Pittsburgh Pirates’ rally and beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on opening day.
Mets owner Cohen says he expects Alonso to explore free agency but wants to keep him
Read full article: Mets owner Cohen says he expects Alonso to explore free agency but wants to keep himNew York Mets owner Steve Cohen doesn’t anticipate a resolving Pete Alonso’s future with the team until after the season.
Keller getting biggest contract for Pirates pitcher while Mets shut down Senga, their All-Star RHP
Read full article: Keller getting biggest contract for Pirates pitcher while Mets shut down Senga, their All-Star RHPOne National League All-Star right-hander is getting the largest contract ever for a Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher.
Reds decline $20M option on Joey Votto, likely ending Cincinnati career after 17 seasons
Read full article: Reds decline $20M option on Joey Votto, likely ending Cincinnati career after 17 seasonsJoey Votto’s $20 million option for 2024 was declined by the Reds, making the first baseman a free agent and likely ending his career with Cincinnati after 17 seasons.
Chisholm homers and the surprising Miami Marlins grab an NL wild-card spot with 7-3 win over Pirates
Read full article: Chisholm homers and the surprising Miami Marlins grab an NL wild-card spot with 7-3 win over PiratesThe Miami Marlins are heading back to the playoffs for just the second time in 20 years.
Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time since team started in 1882, beat Reds 13-12
Read full article: Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time since team started in 1882, beat Reds 13-12The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a nine-run deficit for the first time since the franchise started in 1882 and Alfonso Rivas tied a career high with five RBIs in a 13-12 victory that dealt a staggering blow to the Cincinnati Reds’ playoff hopes.
Miguel Andujar and Joshua Palacios drive in three runs apiece as Pirates beat Cubs 8-6
Read full article: Miguel Andujar and Joshua Palacios drive in three runs apiece as Pirates beat Cubs 8-6Miguel Andújar drove in three runs and Joshua Palacios hit a pinch-hit three-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-6 on Thursday night.
Braves first MLB team to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to beat Pirates 5-2
Read full article: Braves first MLB team to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to beat Pirates 5-2The Atlanta Braves became the first team to clinch a playoff berth, rallying to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 as Matt Olson went 2 for 3 with three RBIs.
Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. hit on the left elbow by a pitch, leaves game; X-rays negative
Read full article: Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. hit on the left elbow by a pitch, leaves game; X-rays negativeAtlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was hit on the left elbow by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Colin Holderman in the sixth inning and left the game.
Ohtani buzz dominates MLB trade deadline, even if smaller deals are more likely
Read full article: Ohtani buzz dominates MLB trade deadline, even if smaller deals are more likelyMLB’s trade deadline is rapidly approaching on Aug. 1 and with less than a week remaining, it’s sometimes hard to figure out which teams are the buyers and which are the sellers.
Pittsburgh selects hard-throwing LSU pitcher Paul Skenes with top pick of amateur draft
Read full article: Pittsburgh selects hard-throwing LSU pitcher Paul Skenes with top pick of amateur draftThe Pittsburgh Pirates have selected hard-throwing LSU right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes with the top pick in baseball’s amateur draft.
Carroll drives in winning run in the 10th in the Diamondbacks' 3-2 victory over the Pirates
Read full article: Carroll drives in winning run in the 10th in the Diamondbacks' 3-2 victory over the PiratesCorbin Carroll singled with the bases loaded in the 10th inning and the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2.
Corbin Carroll returns to Arizona lineup a day after leaving because of shoulder soreness
Read full article: Corbin Carroll returns to Arizona lineup a day after leaving because of shoulder sorenessAll-Star rookie Corbin Carroll was back in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ lineup Friday, a day after coming out because of a second recent shoulder scare.
Pirates-Padres game delayed 45 minutes due to poor air quality from wildfires
Read full article: Pirates-Padres game delayed 45 minutes due to poor air quality from wildfiresA 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.
From swords to fishing lures to "sprinklers," MLB celebrations have become full-scale productions
Read full article: From swords to fishing lures to "sprinklers," MLB celebrations have become full-scale productionsMajor League Baseball celebrations have turned into a full-on production for some teams.
What's pitch tipping, what's sign stealing, and when are they illegal?
Read full article: What's pitch tipping, what's sign stealing, and when are they illegal?A few sideways glances by New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge this week have put pitch tipping and sign stealing back in baseball’s spotlight.
Michael Lorenzen has season-high 7 strikeouts, Tigers beat Pirates 4-0
Read full article: Michael Lorenzen has season-high 7 strikeouts, Tigers beat Pirates 4-0Michael Lorenzen had a season-high seven strikeouts in six innings, Spencer Torkelson doubled twice and the Detroit Tigers beat the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Pirates star Dick Groat, who also played in NBA, dies at 92
Read full article: Pirates star Dick Groat, who also played in NBA, dies at 92Dick Groat, a two-sport star who went from All-American guard in basketball to a brief stint in the NBA to ultimately an All-Star shortstop and the 1960 National League MVP while playing baseball for his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates, has died.
Pitcher criticizes MLB teams for extending alcohol sales
Read full article: Pitcher criticizes MLB teams for extending alcohol salesA 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.
Pirates finish sweep of Red Sox behind Keller and Santana
Read full article: Pirates finish sweep of Red Sox behind Keller and SantanaMitch Keller struck out seven, Carlos Santana homered and Bryan Reynolds knocked in his seventh run of the season as the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the Red Sox with a 4-1 win Wednesday.
Pujols hits 703rd HR to pass Babe for 2nd in RBI; Cards lose
Read full article: Pujols hits 703rd HR to pass Babe for 2nd in RBI; Cards loseAlbert Pujols hit his 703rd home run, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth for second place in career RBIs, but the St. Louis Cardinals lost to Pittsburgh 3-2 when the Pirates drew four consecutive walks in the ninth inning to force home the winning run.
Judge stuck at 60 HRs as Yankees rout Pirates 14-2
Read full article: Judge stuck at 60 HRs as Yankees rout Pirates 14-2Aaron Judge disappointed fans by staying stuck at 60 homers but doubled twice and scored on Oswaldo Cabrera’s first-inning grand slam that started the New York Yankees to a 14-2 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Lindor, Carrasco shine on Clemente Day, Mets beat Bucs 7-1
Read full article: Lindor, Carrasco shine on Clemente Day, Mets beat Bucs 7-1On a Roberto Clemente Day particularly meaningful to both of them, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco propelled the New York Mets past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 to extend their slim lead in the NL East.
Pujols' 697th HR, moves into 4th, rallies Cards over Pirates
Read full article: Pujols' 697th HR, moves into 4th, rallies Cards over PiratesAlbert Pujols hit his 697th home run, moving past Alex Rodriguez into fourth place on the career list and doing it in dramatic fashion with a ninth-inning drive that rallied the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.
Pujols hits 696th HR, ties A-Rod for 4th; Cards beat Pirates
Read full article: Pujols hits 696th HR, ties A-Rod for 4th; Cards beat PiratesAlbert Pujols hit his 696th home run, tying Alex Rodriguez for fourth place on the career list, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5.
Pirates' Castro suspended 1 game for phone flap, he appeals
Read full article: Pirates' Castro suspended 1 game for phone flap, he appealsPittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro has been suspended for one game by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for having a cellphone in his back pocket during a game last week.
Brewers honor 8-year-old injured in Highland Park shooting
Read full article: Brewers honor 8-year-old injured in Highland Park shootingThe Milwaukee Brewers placed a ceremonial jersey in their dugout Friday to honor an 8-year-old fan of the team who was wounded during the July Fourth mass shooting in a Chicago suburb.
Chavis has big hit, Contreras solid as Pirates top Reds 4-2
Read full article: Chavis has big hit, Contreras solid as Pirates top Reds 4-2Michael Chavis hit a tiebreaking two-run double, Diego Castillo homered and rookie Roansy Contreras allowed one run in six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader.
Judge, Hicks hit grand slams as Yankees pound Pirates 16-0
Read full article: Judge, Hicks hit grand slams as Yankees pound Pirates 16-0Aaron Judge hit a grand slam for his major league-leading 30th home run and the New York Yankees routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-0 to split their two-game interleague series.
Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks 5-2
Read full article: Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks 5-2Rookie outfielder Jack Suwinski hit his 14th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled Jameson Taillon’s return to PNC Park with a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees.
Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1
Read full article: Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1Newly promoted Oneil Cruz drove in four runs and Bligh Madris got three hits in his major league debut, sparking the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-1 romp over the Chicago Cubs.
Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over Giants
Read full article: Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over GiantsJack Suwinski hit his third homer of the game in the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3, walk-off victory over the San Francisco Giants to avoid a three-game sweep.
A strike away: Mikolas just short of no-hitter for Cardinals
Read full article: A strike away: Mikolas just short of no-hitter for CardinalsMiles Mikolas was one strike from a no-hitter when he gave up a double to Cal Mitchell with two outs in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 to sweep a doubleheader.
Duvall homers twice, Braves beat Bucs for 11th straight win
Read full article: Duvall homers twice, Braves beat Bucs for 11th straight winAdam Duvall homered twice off José Quintana, William Contreras and Matt Olson also connected, and the Atlanta Braves won their 11th straight game, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
LEADING OFF: Braves, Phils keep winning, Melvin out
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Braves, Phils keep winning, Melvin outOzzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves have won 10 straight going into their home game Sunday against Pittsburgh, while rookie Bryson Stott and the Phillies have a nine-game winning streak as they host Arizona.
Albies slam leads Braves to 10th in row, 10-4 over Pirates
Read full article: Albies slam leads Braves to 10th in row, 10-4 over PiratesDansby Swanson blooped a three-run single, Ozzie Albies added a grand slam in an eight-run seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 for their 10th consecutive win.
Strider fans 8, Braves top Pirates 4-2 for 9th straight win
Read full article: Strider fans 8, Braves top Pirates 4-2 for 9th straight winSpencer Strider outpitched Roansy Contreras in a matchup of hard-throwing rookies, Dansby Swanson had three hits, including a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for their ninth straight win.