Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Pittsburgh Roots: Possibility of Facing Cutch, Hometown Team Excites Bethel Park’s Mason Miller

OAKLAND — Last year, Mason Miller achieved things most baseball players dream of, but never come close to achieving. He made his major league debut and got his first strikeout (then 37 more after that).

Paul Skenes News / Sporting News / 9 hours ago

When will the Pirates call up Paul Skenes? Latest update, timeline on top prospect's MLB debut

The 2023 No. 1 overall pick is dealing in Triple-A. Is it only a matter of time until he gets the call to the big leagues?

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 6 hours ago

Pirates vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, April 29, 2024

The Oakland Athletics (12-17) enter Monday’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates (14-15) following their 2-1 series victory over the Orioles. The Pirates, coming off of a series loss against the Giants, are listed as -128 favorites for Game 1.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 7 hours ago

Pirates Power Rankings: Same Old Buccos?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have continued their nose dive following a 9-2 start to the season, currently sitting a half game out of last place in the National League Central at 14-15.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

High-Priced Reliever is Underperforming for Pirates

After being given a $10.5 million contract by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Aroldis Chapman has been a disappointment recently. After a good start to the season, Chapman now has an ERA of 6.00, a WHIP of 1.889, and a FIP of 5.05 at the close of Sunday’s action.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Pirates aim to ride strong pitching into opener vs. A's

Two teams that took much different modes of transportation to the same site meet up in Oakland, Calif., on Monday night when the Athletics entertain the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 13 hours ago

Bechtold’s Core Four: The four Pirates things I’m paying attention to this week

Welcome to our newest series: Bechtold’s Core Four. Welcome to Bechtold’s Core Four, where I preview four Pittsburgh Pirates topics, events, or storylines worth following this week.

Termarr Johnson News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 minutes ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Termarr Johnson Hits First Homer

Pirates’ minor league affiliates went 1-2 on Sunday, with two close losses and a home run from their first round pick in the 2022 draft. Triple-A Indianapolis saw their doubleheader against the Omaha Storm Chasers postponed due to inclement weather, the third day in a row they’ve sat sidelined as storms continue to sweep the great plains.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 7 hours ago

Oakland Athletics vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Series April 29 – May 1: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

On Monday, April 29 at 9:40 PM ET, a three-game series featuring the Oakland Athletics and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates will begin. Athletics vs. Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 10 hours ago

Pittsburgh Pirates: 3 Takeaways From the End of Another Disappointing April Series

The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t won a series in three weeks and have lost 13 of their last 18. Why is this taking place? There are always multiple reasons but most of it boils down to a simple one.

Rowdy Tellez News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 2 minutes ago

Tellez's encouraging at-bats can't solve Pirates' offensive issues

SAN FRANCISCO -- For two weeks, Rowdy Tellez has been in search of something to boost his confidence. Perhaps a few quality swings, a hard-hit ball put

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Pirates’ Offense Struggles Again in Loss to Giants

San Francisco– It was the same song and dance for the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park in San Francisco. Jared Jones struggled at times but kept the team in the game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants today: 2024 MLB free live stream, start time, and TV channel

Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants will face each other in the third meeting of their three-game series in the 2024 MLB. The event will take place today, April 28, at 4:00 PM ET in the Oracle Park.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Pirates vie for series win in rubber match vs. Giants

Rookie right-handers off to impressive starts hope to continue rolling at the other's expense when Jared Jones and the Pittsburgh Pirates face Keaton Winn and the host San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / April 28

Reynolds, Hayes show how it's done when the bats (for real) get swung

SAN FRANCISCO -- A day after failing to produce in a pair of bases-loaded situations against the team that originally drafted him back in 2016, Bryan Reynolds

MLB News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Pair of homers lift Pirates over Giants in 10

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run home run and Ke'Bryan Hayes followed with a solo shot in the top of the 10th inning Saturday night, delivering the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

MLB News / Action Network / 12 hours ago

Pirates vs. Giants odds, pick, predictions for 4/28: Target this F5 moneyline

Action Network's Sean Paul shares his Pirates vs. Giants pick, including MLB odds and predictions for the series finale at Oracle Park on Sunday, April 28.

MLB Opening Pitch: Expert picks, odds, preview, predictions for 4/28

Pair of homers lift Pirates over Giants in 10

The 'MLB-first, all-minority lineup' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

Former No. 1 Draft Pick’s Hot Start Continues for Pirates

Critics who wondered why the Pittsburgh Pirates traded for Joey Bart have been silenced by his hot start. Bart was the No. 1 draft choice (second overall) by the San Francisco Giants in the 2018 June Amateur Draft.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 9 hours ago

Pirates Former No. 1 Draft Pick Needs Time in the Minors

As Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis continues to underperform, it’s time to consider a demotion to Triple-A. Davis, the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB June Amateur Draft in 2021, was expected to contribute offensively, especially in the power department, while doing a reasonable job defensively.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 9 minutes ago

Watch: Pirates prospect Paul Skenes' remarkable streak ends

Many fans wonder how long it will take before the Pirates call up the generational prospect.

Pirates GM Ben Cherington talks Skenes' development

Pirates rookie joins select group of pitchers

Jared Jones broke batter’s ankles with filthy pitch

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Brewers pitcher had brutal first career pitch in Majors

Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers made his Major League debut on Tuesday night and he found out very quickly that pitching in the big league is very different from the minor leagues.

Brewers place left-hander on injured list with elbow inflammation

Which pitchers have the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / 41 minutes ago