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The Pittsburgh Pirates activated Starling Marte from the injured list, just in time for him to start in center field and bat second Tuesday night at the Texas Rangers. Marte injured his abdominal wall and suffered a rib contusion in an April 19 outfield collision with shortstop Erik Gonzalez, who...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-10) won 5-3 over Columbus (Indians). 2B Kevin Kramer (.222) led Indianapolis offensively, going 2 for 4 at-bat with a solo home run and two runs scored. 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes (.267) chipped in with a double. RHP Dario Agrazal (1-0, 2.70) picked up the win after throwing 6...

With the Pittsburgh Pirates on an eight-game losing streak (the franchise’s longest since 2016) and a day off Monday, this seems like a good time to evaluate what’s gone wrong. Here are five talking points, some that have contributed to the recent slide and a couple that have averted a...

In “First Call” Monday, the secret behind Tyler Glasnow’s success. Somebody did something to Ryan Braun we’ve all wanted to do. Two Dukes find NFL homes. What got into Glasnow? Tyler Glasnow did it again. He cashed in another great start over the weekend for Tampa Bay. The Rays right-hander...

I feel like a weatherman who accurately calls for heavy rain but misses the hurricane. Last week, I warned Pittsburgh Pirates fans what may be coming against Arizona and Los Angeles. But I had no idea things would go as badly as they did. The Pirates entered those seven games...

LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy singled home the tying run in the fifth inning and the go-ahead run in the seventh, boosting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7-6, on Sunday for a three-game sweep. The Pirates’ Melky Cabrera had four hits, including first multihomer game since July...

LOS ANGELES — Three starts into his delayed season and Clayton Kershaw already appears back in his usual form. Kershaw earned his first win, allowing one run over seven innings to outpitch Joe Musgrove and help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Saturday night. Chris Taylor...

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had one position player after another sidelined by injury. Now, they have lost a starting pitcher. The Pirates placed right-hander Chris Archer on the 10-day injured list with right thumb inflammation. Archer (1-2) allowed six runs on six hits, including a pair of home runs, in...

LOS ANGELES — Cody Bellinger’s one mighty swing of the bat was loaded with historical significance. Bellinger hit a two-run homer in the first inning and the Dodgers set a major league record with homers in 33 consecutive home games in a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday...

Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 10-10) lost 10-9 to Charlotte (White Sox). The Indians led 7-2 after six and a half innings before giving up eight straight runs. Indianapolis was unable to make up for the three-run difference despite scoring twice in the ninth. 1B Will Craig (.236) finished 3 for 5...

In “First Call” Friday, Antonio Brown and Ryan Clark clash on Twitter again. Also, an umpire magic trick. A four-man outfield. A worry for the Pirates. And an apology for the Golden Knights. Was that a threat? Former Steelers safety Ryan Clark is in another dust up with Mr. Big...

Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 10-9) lost to Gwinnett (Braves), 6-2. 2B Nick Franklin (.500) went 2 for 2 with a sixth-inning solo home run. LF Patrick Kivlehan (.222) and SS Jake Elmore (.403) each hit a double. RHP Eduadro Vera (0-2, 4.05) allowed three runs on two third-inning homers, lasting four...

JB Shuck rubbed his sore shoulder in the clubhouse Thursday, the shoulder that crashed into the PNC Park wall while stealing a home run. It is a price he was willing to pay. The Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder made a running, twisting, leaping catch that should rank among this season’s...

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke sliced a line drive into the right-field corner Thursday and legged out a triple as the ball rolled to the Clemente Wall. That one extra-base hit, his first career triple, was more than he allowed all afternoon. The Pittsburgh Pirates managed two singles in seven...

In “First Call” Thursday, the Patrick Peterson trade rumors may kick up again. Jordan Staal comes through in the clutch for the Hurricanes. And a warning for the Pirates against the Diamondbacks. Are the Patrick Peterson rumors back? Remember this past season when rumors swirled that the Steelers may try...

Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 10-8) lost 7-6 to Gwinnett (Braves) after falling one run short of a five-run comeback as the Curve trailed 7-2 after seven innings. RF/LF Patrick Kivlehan (.220) started the rally in the eighth inning with a three-run homer. Kivlehan finished 2 for 4 with three RBIs and...

The Pittsburgh Pirates thrived on strong starting pitching through the first 21 games of the season, even landing in first place for a spell because of it. But when Jordan Lyles failed in a rough five-inning outing, the bats continued to struggle and the bullpen made things worse, the Pirates...

A few pitches before the one that drove him to his knees, Nick Burdi felt a tweak. But nothing like what came next. For the first time since he hurt his arm Monday night throwing a 97 mph fastball, Burdi spoke about the injury Wednesday after the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 11-2...

Outside of their families, no one knows the Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitchers better than the guy who, literally, puts their fate in his hands and fingers every time they step on the mound. Catcher Francisco Cervelli, who has been in the majors since 2008 when some of his pitchers were...

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Erik Gonzalez will have surgery Thursday morning to repair and stabilize his broken collarbone. Gonzalez collided Friday with center fielder Starling Marte, putting both players on the injured list. Marte, who suffered abdominal wall and rib contusions, is progressing well, Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 10-7) lost 5-2 to Gwinnett (Braves). 2B Jake Elmore (.426) went 3 for 4 with a double, homer and two RBIs. RHP Alex McRae (1-2, 6.20) struck out four but allowed four runs on seven hits in 4.2 innings to take the loss. Next: Wednesday at Gwinnett, 7:05...

When he’s at his best, Trevor Williams can paint the four corners of home plate and keep aggressive batters off balance. He comes into every game looking for a fight, at least in figurative terms, according to his catcher, Francisco Cervelli. “His mentality is, `I’m going to get you,’ ”...

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost another outfielder Tuesday night when rookie center fielder Bryan Reynolds left the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park after singling to right field. He injured his left quad while running to first base. Reynolds, who has six hits in 12 at-bats since joining the...

After playing four positions this month, Colin Moran started at his accustomed spot — third base — for the second game in a row Tuesday night at PNC Park against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Moran is hitting .289, giving manager Clint Hurdle enough confidence to put him fifth in the batting...

The initial word from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Nick Burdi’s arm injury was described as “right bicep/elbow pain.” There was no mention of a bone break or muscle tear in his surgically repaired right arm after he threw a 97-mph fastball Monday night at PNC Park and immediately grabbed his...