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Dodgers chase Bailey Falter early, pummel Pirates bullpen to avoid sweep

The Pittsburgh Pirates were eyeing a sweep of one of baseball’s best teams Thursday night at PNC Park, with Bailey Falter hoping to follow the solid performances of Jared Jones and Paul Skenes against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Unfortunately for the Pirates, those hopes took a big dent early, as...

Pirates add Justin Bruihl to bolster left-handed depth in bullpen

Relief pitcher Justin Bruihl has been with four MLB teams in four seasons, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, who added him to the roster Thursday in a quest for left-handed bullpen depth. He joins Aroldis Chapman as the only left-handed relievers on the team. Bruihl knows stability is promised to few...

Shohei Ohtani, other Dodgers discuss nuances between Jared Jones, Paul Skenes after seeing both this week

After being sent down on strikes 14 times in 11 innings against Paul Skenes and Jared Jones the past two nights, the Los Angeles Dodgers are talking about the similarities and differences between the Pittsburgh Pirates’ two rookie flamethrowing pitchers. “They both throw hard. But what really stands out is...

U mad, bro?: Pittsburgh fans not wild about state of Steelers QBs, Bryan Rust's New York state of mind

A June swoon? Not for “U mad, bro?” At least not to start the month. We are already coming in hot for the early summer. Who is catching the heat? A two-time Stanley Cup champion. Both Steelers QBs. Derek Shelton and Ben Cherington. And the entire Steelers wide receiver depth...

Tim Benz: 80 years after D-Day, remembering baseball's connection to World War II

It may have been 80 years ago, but Alex Vasselo can distinctly recall the news broadcasts from June 6, 1944. As an 11-year-old in McKees Rocks, he listened to them all day. “I still remember how they explained the actual leaving from England, with all the ships and everything. And...

Pirates' Aroldis Chapman hits 104 mph twice for MLB's fastest pitches this year

The chess match between Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes and Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani lived up to expectations Wednesday night at PNC Park. Ohtani hit a two-run homer and managed a single off Skenes in the Pirates’ eventual 10-6 win, but Skenes fanned Ohtani in the top...

Pirates farm report for June 5, 2024: Andres Alvarez belts 4 hits in Indianapolis win

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 25-32) smoked Columbus (Guardians), 11-6. SS Andres Alvarez (.272) went 4 for 5 with a triple, three runs scored and his second stolen base in the leadoff spot. DH Brenden Dixon (.200) went 2 for 5 with a two-run homer, his first. CF Matt Gorski (.272) went 2...

Pirates' Paul Skenes, Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani trade highlights in much-anticipated showdown

Thanks to a free ticket, a teenage Paul Skenes was in attendance when Shohei Ohtani made his home pitching debut for the Los Angeles Angels against the Oakland Athletics in April 2018. Skenes watched in awe as the Japanese superstar, a two-time AL MVP who was then only a 23-year-old...

7-run inning propels Pirates, Paul Skenes to series win over Dodgers

Once the Pittsburgh Pirates formalized who would be starting against the Dodgers in a three-game series this week at PNC Park, a collision course was set between two of the most dynamic young pitchers in baseball and Los Angeles’ heavyweight batting order. With Wednesday’s 10-6 win in front of 28,716...

Tyler Glasnow's blunt assessment of his time in Pittsburgh; Dodgers manager on 'effectively wild' Jared Jones

Former Pittsburgh Pirate Tyler Glasnow couldn’t get a win in his return to PNC Park. But that wasn’t his fault. Blame his offense, and blame the other guy who started against him. Glasnow and the Dodgers lost 1-0 to the Pirates despite the 30-year-old right-hander turning in a solid performance...

Tim Benz: For Paul Skenes, 2 tasks are clear against Dodgers in start No. 5

For Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes, his two challenges are clear in advance of his fifth Major League start. • Replicate what he has been doing on the road in a home game. • Do it against one of the best lineups in baseball. The fire-balling right-hander was solid...

First Call: Context for Cam Heyward's contract desires; are Steelers a 2nd option for Micah Parsons down the road?

Wednesday’s “First Call” puts some numbers to what Cameron Heyward may be asking of the Pittsburgh Steelers in terms of compensation for the rest of his career. Also, a Dallas Cowboys star is putting out feelers about joining the Steelers if the circumstances are right … players besides Brandon Aiyuk...

Jack Suwinski homers, Henry Davis doubles in 1st game with Pirates following promotions

Roughly two weeks removed from being demoted to Triple-A Indianapolis because of major offensive struggles, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski got the call back to the big leagues Tuesday. While, to Suwinski’s credit, he had looked better with the Indians (slashing .250/.276/.429 at Triple-A compared to .177/.269/.319 through 50 games...

Pirates farm report for June 4, 2024: Altoona gives Bubba Chandler no run support

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-32) was clobbered by Columbus (Guardians), 15-4. Three Indianapolis pitchers – LHP Michael Plassmeyer (1-5, 9.00), RHP Isaac Mattson (5.40) and RHP Wily Peralta (6.61) – each gave up four runs. Peralta recorded only one out. C Jason Delay (.313) went 2 for 4 with a double and...

Jared Jones tosses 6 shutout innings, Jack Suwinski homers as Pirates blank Dodgers

Jared Jones was full of adrenaline and battling nerves, a Los Angeles kid facing the Dodgers for the first time in his major league career and a lineup that featured three MVPs at the top of the batting order. Jones came out throwing heat, as the rookie right-hander attacked Mookie...

'Attack him quick': Pirates pitchers weigh in on facing Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani occupies a prominent place within the Murderers’ Row of batters Los Angeles has assembled atop its lineup. Mookie Betts, Ohtani and Freddie Freeman (Los Angeles’ usual 1-2-3 hitters) have captured a combined four MVPs as well as numerous other accolades including All-Star appearances and Silver Sluggers....

Pirates recall C Henry Davis, INF Liover Peguero, OF Jack Suwinski in roster shakeup

The Pittsburgh Pirates shook up their lineup Tuesday with a series of roster moves that brought back a pair of big bats who struggled early this season and a veteran reliever to help the bullpen. The Pirates recalled catcher Henry Davis, infielder Liover Peguero and outfielder Jack Suwinski and selected...

MLB bans former Pirates player Tucupita Marcano for life for betting on baseball

MLB permanently banned former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano on Tuesday for betting on baseball and also suspended four other players for one year after finding the players placed unrelated bets with a legal sportsbook. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Marcano, now with the San Diego Padres, was...

Pirates-Dodgers preview: Bucs need Jared Jones to find early-season form against Tyler Glasnow

If Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones is looking to rediscover his early-season form, he’s got a spotlight chance to do so Tuesday. The Pirates are at home against the star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers. They lead the National League West at 38-23. Only the Phillies (41-19) have a better record...

Former Pirates player Tucupita Marcano under investigation for betting on baseball

Former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano, currently in his second stint with the San Diego Padres, is under investigation by MLB for violating the league’s gambling policy. The situation surrounding Marcano, reported Monday by the Wall Street Journal, centers on accusations that he bet on games involving the Pirates last...

Tim Benz: Constant Pirates issues on full display during losses in Toronto

One thing was certainly different about the Pittsburgh Pirates series in Toronto. For a change, Rowdy Tellez was good. The much-maligned first baseman was 4 for 8 with a walk and four RBIs. Rowdy Tellez has driven in all three runs against his old squad today! pic.twitter.com/0CJLQxDCFD— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_)...

Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Pirates GM counting on internal options to provide improvement

Even though the Pittsburgh Pirates had a better record at this time last year — they were 29-27 on June 2, just a half-game back and days from moving into first place in the NL Central — general manager Ben Cherington made an interesting statement Sunday about this year’s team....

Pirates farm report for June 2, 2024: Matt Gorski hits 11th homer in Indianapolis loss

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-31) dropped an 8-5 decision to Omaha (Royals). RF Matt Gorski (.275) smacked his 11th home run, a two-run shot. SS Liover Peguero (.272) was 2 for 4 with three RBIs. DH Henry Davis (.296) was 2 for 4 with two runs scored. CF Jack Suwinski (.250) was...

Rowdy Tellez snaps out of slump but Pirates strand 13 as Blue Jays clinch series win

Rowdy Tellez finally had the breakout game the Pittsburgh Pirates have been waiting for from the first baseman, with season highs of three hits and four RBIs against the team that drafted him. But it was another burly slugger who did the most damage against his former team, as designated...

Pirates farm report for June 1, 2024: Henry Davis hits 7th Triple-A homer in Indy loss

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-30) lost 4-2 to Omaha (Royals). C Henry Davis (.286) went 1 for 3 with his seventh homer. CF Matt Gorski (.276) went 2 for 3 with a run scored. LF Jack Suwinski (.250) went 1 for 4 with an RBI and three strikeouts. 1B Jake Lamb (.323)...

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