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SAN FRANCISCO — Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull” who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86. The San Francisco Giants and his family announced the death Friday night, and a moment of...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-44) was clobbered by Rochester (Nationals), 14-7. DH Joshua Palacios (.294) went 4 for 5 with a double, two runs scored and three RBIs. RF Ji Hwan Bae (.361) went 3 for 5 with two runs scored. SS Liover Peguero (.268) went 2 for 5 with a run...

In theory, the Pittsburgh Pirates can find several positives in the return of lefty starter Martin Perez, who took the hill Friday in Atlanta vs. the Braves after spending the last month on the injured list. Looking at the bigger picture, Perez’s presence solidifies a Pirates starting rotation that’s been...

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Martin Perez was reinstated from the 15-day injured list, clearing the way for him to start Friday’s series opener at the Atlanta Braves. Perez (1-3, 4.71 ERA) has been out since May 26 after suffering a left groin muscle strain. He is slated to face former Pirate...

Just as he had advanced up a level in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system this past spring, pitching prospect Thomas Harrington made an unfortunate acquaintance with the injury bug. An issue with his right (throwing) shoulder ended up shutting Harrington down for roughly a month, delaying his Double-A Altoona debut...

Fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates who plan on tuning into the club’s series finale vs. the Atlanta Braves on Sunday morning will need to be aware of a notable broadcasting deviation. Sunday’s game at 11:35 a.m. will not be featured on SportsNet Pittsburgh, whether via one’s normal cable bundle or...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-43) was swept by Rochester (Nationals) in a doubleheader. In the first game, a 4-3 Indianapolis loss in eight innings, RHP Quinn Priester made a rehab start, allowing two runs on five hits in four innings. LHP Michael Plassmeyer (8.08) followed with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits...

Would a 24-year-old recent former top prospect with 30 career MLB starts be an adequate fit for addressing the Pittsburgh Pirates’ depleted depth at starting pitcher? Too bad the right-hander in question made his first start for the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Forty-one days after he was acquired —...

We are taking a few days off here at “Breakfast With Benz.” But even if an off day falls on Thursday, we will make sure “U mad, bro?” gets posted. One can’t keep all that rage pent up for an extra seven days. Especially with so much agitation bubbling up...

That Martin Perez was packing a bag at his locker in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clubhouse was a telltale sign the veteran left-hander was leaving for the minor leagues. And it was anything but a demotion. After throwing a live bullpen session last week, Perez told the Pirates he wanted to...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-41) and Rochester (Nationals) were rained out. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Thursday. Next: Thursday at Rochester (Nationals), doubleheader, 1:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 29-42) gave up five runs in the ninth lost 11-6 to Akron (Guardians). C Henry Davis, on a rehab...

Altoona is by no means the preferred final baseball destination for relief pitcher Justin Meis. Meis, a Bethel Park graduate drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2021 (10th round, No. 283 overall), is in his second season with the Curve, during which time he’s transitioned from a starter to the...

Just as Luis Ortiz was adjusting to life in long relief out of the bullpen, the Pittsburgh Pirates asked the 25-year-old right-hander to make a spot start with the series against the Cincinnati Reds on the line. “I was excited, obviously,” Ortiz said through interpreter Stephen Morales on the SportsNet...

The Pittsburgh Pirates have posted 14 runs in their first two games at Cincinnati this week, but their season-long offensive woes are far from conquered. During his weekly radio appearance on 93.7 The Fan, Derek Shelton acknowledged the Pirates’ offensive problems in 2024, but stopped short of endorsing the idea...

The sight of Rowdy Tellez stealing second base uncontested Tuesday in the first inning against Cincinnati Reds starter Hunter Greene had the Pittsburgh Pirates making wisecracks in the dugout at Great American Ball Park. It was the first time since Sept. 8, 2022 — and only the fourth time in...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-41) lost 3-1 to Rochester (Nationals). RHP Braxton Ashcraft (0.59) started and pitched five scoreless innings, allowing five hits and one walk with two strikeouts. LHP Ryan Borucki (9.00) pitched one inning on a rehab assignment (triceps), allowing a solo home run. LHP Geronimo Franzua (2-5, 6.14) took...

Before Hunter Greene could face his second batter, the Cincinnati Reds ace right-hander temporarily brought the game to a halt when he turned his back to home plate and vomited on the mound. What followed had to make Greene feel sick again. Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run home run that...

SportsNet Pittsburgh, the television home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will air 10 games this summer involving their Double-A affiliate in Altoona. The Altoona Curve announced Tuesday that seven home games at Peoples Natural Gas Field and three road games will air on SportsNet Pittsburgh, starting with Sunday’s game against the...

Thus far, the results have been impressive for Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes. Over the first eight games of his career, the 2023 No. 1 overall pick is 4-0 with an ERA of 2.14. Through 46⅓ innings pitched, the LSU/Air Force product has yet to leave a game with...

A Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen already battling injuries suffered another setback Monday night when right-handed reliever Dennis Santana exited their game at Cincinnati with a right arm contusion. With two-time All-Star closer David Bednar, righty Hunter Stratton and lefty Ryan Borucki all on the 15-day injured list and Santana’s status considered...

In a game where the Pittsburgh Pirates endured a death by doubles, Elly De La Cruz crushed a home run that landed on the deck of the riverboat behind center field at Great American Ball Park in the sixth inning. The Cincinnati Reds chased left-hander Bailey Falter after four innings...

They say the standings never lie. But sometimes they do. In the National League, nine teams are within four games of each other in the race for the second and third wild-card spots. One of those teams is over .500, another at .500. The rest have losing records. All of...

Whenever Paul Skenes is pitching, the Pittsburgh Pirates can’t roll out their Sunday lineup. Even if it is actually a Sunday. The Pirates learned that lesson this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays during an afternoon when Skenes allowed a leadoff home run, then nothing else after that. Paul Skenes...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-40) defeated Iowa (Cubs), 6-4. 2B Alika Williams (.333) was 3 for 5 with a double, triple and two RBIs. CF Matt Gorski (.265) was 3 for 4 with two doubles and a run scored. 3B Andres Alvarez (.275) was 3 for 4 with a homer and two...