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Pirates sign 2 more draft picks in RHP McLane Moody, OF Carter Gwost
Surprising news surfaced Thursday when Pirates second-round draft pick Angel Cervantes, a 17-year-old right-handed pitcher, announced he’d put his professional baseball career on hold in order to play collegiately at UCLA. But Friday night, the Pirates experienced the inverse of that scenario, as a pair of draft picks committed to...
First Call: Mike Tomlin’s early praise for Kaleb Johnson; potential trades for Mitch Keller, David Bednar
Friday’s “First Call” has potential trade destinations for two former Pirates All-Stars. A Steelers rookie turned some heads on Day 1 of training camp. We preview the Pirates’ weekend series against Arizona. And we check in on Russell Wilson’s start in New York. Good start Mike Tomlin isn’t one to...
As personal catcher for Paul Skenes, Henry Davis takes no credit for Pirates star’s success
When it comes to catching Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis takes zero credit for the success of the two-time All-Star right-hander and accepts all of the blame. That’s not to say Davis doesn’t enjoy being behind the plate for the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year and...
Pirates farm report for July 24, 2025: 1st-round pick Konnor Griffin belts 4 hits in Greensboro victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 59-39) edged Toledo (Tigers), 3-2. 3B/1B Jared Triolo (.212) smacked a solo homer. CF Billy Cook (.256) hit an RBI groundout. RF Ji Hwan Bae (.294) walked three times and scored a run. 2B Cam Devanney (.270) had the only other hit for Indy. RHP Bubba Chandler (5-3)...
Pirates SS/OF Konnor Griffin rises to No. 1 prospect in MLB Pipeline’s top-100 rankings
The Pittsburgh Pirates have the top prospect in baseball, as MLB Pipeline elevated shortstop/outfielder Konnor Griffin to No. 1 in its top 100 rankings Thursday. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound shortstop/outfielder has a .324/.400/.511 slash line with 16 doubles, 13 home runs, 53 RBIs and 42 stolen bases in 79 games split...
Pirates to honor Dave Parker’s Hall of Fame induction with jersey patch
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced plans Thursday to honor former outfielder Dave Parker throughout the rest of the season. The Pirates revealed a jersey patch depicting a gold silhouette of Parker with his nickname, “Cobra,” scripted across it. Pirates players will wear it on the left chest of all jerseys for...
Pirates 2nd-round pick Angel Cervantes announces he will attend UCLA; 4 picks sign
Pittsburgh Pirates second-round draft pick Angel Cervantes stunned the baseball world Wednesday night when he announced he would bypass professional baseball to attend UCLA. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound right-hander from Downey (Calif.) Warren High School, who doesn’t turn 18 until Aug. 21, was selected with the No. 50 pick in the...
After succession of sweeps, Pirates hoping they can find way to show some consistency
When Spencer Horwitz saw the ball clear the center-field fence for his first career grand slam, he turned toward Pittsburgh Pirates first-base coach Tarrik Brock as he rounded the bag and let out a primal scream. It served as a release of anger amid a blissful celebration and was a...
Pirates farm report for July 23, 2025: Shalin Polanco’s 2 homers key Grasshoppers’ victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 58-39) scored seven runs in the fifth inning en route to a 9-6 victory over Toledo (Tigers). LF Billy Cook (.259) was 3 for 4 with three RBIs, including a two-run homer, his seventh of the season. RF Nick Solak (.373) was 3 for 4 with a double...
Pirates sign 8 more members of 2025 draft class, bringing total to 12
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced eight more signings from their 2025 draft class Wednesday, all of whom were assigned to the rookie Florida Complex League in Bradenton. Shortstop Gustavo Melendez (fourth round, Colegio la Merced, Puerto Rico), catcher Adonys Guzman (fifth, Arizona), outfielder Josh Tate (eighth, Georgia Southern), second baseman Dylan...
Behind Spencer Horwitz’s grand slam, Bailey Falter’s strong start, Pirates sweep Tigers
Spencer Horwitz picked the perfect time to start swinging a hot bat, as the Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman followed back-to-back three-hit games with an even bigger feat. Horwitz smacked his first career grand slam in the second inning, boosting the Pirates to a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on...
Pirates could get relief for bullpen, as lefty Ryan Borucki takes a step toward returning
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking forward to getting some relief for their bullpen, as several pitchers took positive steps in their recoveries from injuries. Left-hander Ryan Borucki, on the injured list since June 21 with low back inflammation, threw strikes on six of seven pitches in a scoreless inning for...
Wishing on a star: Pitching to Paul Skenes was dream come true for 9-year-old Riley Wheaton
When Riley Wheaton followed Paul Skenes around PNC Park on Tuesday, his favorite part came when they got to the bullpen. That’s where the 9-year-old got to pitch to his favorite major leaguer. It was a wish-come-true moment for Wheaton, who celebrated his final round of chemotherapy by recording 10...
Pirates farm report for July 22, 2025: Ji Hwan Bae’s 4 hits help Indy win series opener
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-39) rolled past Toledo (Tigers), 7-1. 1B Billy Cook (.253) was 2 for 5 with a two-run homer. CF Ji Hwan Bae (.296) was 4 for 5 with a double, run scored and two RBIs. DH Nick Solak (.367) went 2 for 5 with two RBIs and a...
Doubling down: Mitch Keller gets run support, as Pirates hit 8 doubles to defeat Detroit
In a bizarro world game for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Mitch Keller got run support, Oneil Cruz made an alert baserunning play to steal a run and they capitalized with runners in scoring position. The Pirates reversed their regular results by repeatedly taking advantage of mishaps by the American League-best Detroit...
‘Enjoying every bit of it’: Pirates 1st-round pick Seth Hernandez signs for $7.25 million bonus
Seth Hernandez laughed as he struggled to fasten the front of his Pittsburgh Pirates jersey, joking that buttons weren’t his forte. But it was in that moment that it hit Hernandez that his dream had become a reality: He was officially a professional baseball player. The Pirates signed their first-round...
Tim Benz: For Paul Skenes, playing the ‘stopper’ role means something a little different in Pittsburgh these days
After Paul Skenes’ six innings of shutout pitching Monday, Major League Baseball posted a photo of the Pittsburgh Pirates ace with a note about his 1.38 ERA over his past 13 starts. Whoever it was from MLB’s social media department that put the graphic together, I’m sure they were well-intended....
‘It’s unbelievable’: Andrew McCutchen passes Pirates great Willie Stargell on MLB hits leaders
Andrew McCutchen didn’t windmill his bat or launch a blast into the upper deck but his base hit Monday night against the Detroit Tigers conjured memories of Willie Stargell anyway. When McCutchen dropped a bloop single to shallow center field in the fourth inning, he passed the Pittsburgh Pirates great...
Pirates beat Tigers, help Paul Skenes to 1st win since May 28
If Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has felt individual frustration because of his club rarely offering him run support this season, he’s kept those sentiments close to the vest. After a lopsided post-All-Star break sweep at home to the woeful Chicago White Sox, Skenes, winless for nearly two months, looked...
‘My body feels amazing’: Pirates righty Johan Oviedo progressing with rehab assignment
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo continues to navigate what’s turned into an extra lengthy recovery after undergoing Tommy John surgery in mid-February 2024. Oviedo, 27, began this past spring training as a candidate to earn a starting rotation spot, but a lat strain paused his return. However, Oviedo is about...
Pirates sign trio of picks from draft class in 3B Murf Gray, RHP Jack Anker, SS Matt King
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed their first wave of draft picks Monday, adding three college players to their minor-league system. Third baseman Murf Gray and right-handed pitcher Jack Anker of Fresno State and shortstop Matt King of Arizona State became the first players from their draft class to sign with the...
Mark Madden: Bob Nutting’s Pirates are permanently broken
The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost 11 of 12 after being swept at PNC Park by the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox have MLB’s second-worst record this season, lost 121 games last season. But the White Sox outscored the Pirates, 27-7. Owner Bob Nutting doesn’t care. The Pirates drew more...
Dealing with distraction of trade deadline rumors ‘not an easy time’ for last-place Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are well aware of the type of talk that surrounds a team sitting in last place in the National League Central in late July, knowing they will be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. The difference this year is the trade chips aren’t limited to just the...
On Sports: Steelers to reveal throwback uniforms; Pirates welcome Tigers to PNC ParkVideo
Monday’s “On Sports,” pinch-hitting for “First Call,” has a look at a big reveal for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kenny Pickett gets his ring, and the Pirates are hoping to rebound from a forgettable series against the lowly White Sox. Throwbacks to drop The Steelers will reveal their throwback uniforms Monday...
Madden Monday: As long as the Pirates have this ownership, ‘nothing can be fixed’
To start the second half of the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61) were swept at home by the worst team in the American League. The Chicago White Sox (35-65) won all three games at PNC Park over the weekend by a combined score of 27-7. Here are some numbers to...
