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Pirates rookie Bryan Reynolds among under-25 players making impact
Bryan Reynolds never was hugged by a pop superstar. He was not invited to be guest of honor at an NBA playoff game. And he has yet to receive repeated standing ovations in his home ballpark, although the 24-year-old probably deserves one when the Pittsburgh Pirates return to PNC Park...
Pirates offering Jameson Taillon ‘Obi-Wan’ bobblehead on ‘Star Wars’ nightVideo
The Pittsburgh Pirates are holding their annual “Star Wars” night on Saturday. The May the Fourth event will feature costumed characters from the movie roaming the field and stadium. And fans are encouraged to dress up as “Star Wars” characters. A special Jameson Taillon “Obi Wan” bobblehead doll will be...
Pirates minor league report: May 1, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 13-12) lost 9-7 to Columbus (Indians). RHP Rookie Davis (0-2, 7.13) got the loss after allowing eight runs on 12 hits in five innings. Davis also gave up two home runs and had three strikeouts. The Indians hit three home runs in a game with six total...
Rookie Bryan Reynolds continues hot start as Pirates top Rangers 7-5
ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Bryan Reynolds is closing in on teammate Gregory Polanco for a little piece of Pittsburgh Pirates history. Polanco is enjoying the view. Reynolds kept up his impressive start, hitting a three-run double as the Pirates completed a two-game sweep in Texas by topping the Rangers, 7-5,...
Best news from Texas: Starling Marte’s bat comes alive in 11th inningVideo
Perhaps no one has noticed, but the Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t won a game the normal way — you know, in nine innings — since April 14 (and they haven’t done it at home since April 7). Since their most recent nine-inning victory at PNC Park, they’ve played four extra-inning games,...
Pirates snap 8-game skid with pair of 11th-inning HRs in TexasVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — When Bryan Reynolds led off the 11th inning with his first career homer, everybody on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bench erupted in celebration. They were all quiet by time the rookie rounded the bases and got back to the dugout. “We were all like so quick to hop...
Pirates minor league report: April 30, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 13-11) lost 7-6 to Columbus (Indians). RHP Clay Holmes (2-1, 5.93) blew the Indians’ 6-5 lead, giving up two ninth-inning runs on two hits and two walks. Holmes pitch 1 1/3 innings with a strikeout. RHP Eduardo Vera (0-2, 4.85) threw six innings with six strikeouts in a...
Pirates’ Francisco Cervelli leaves after getting hit by pitch
ARLINGTON, Texas — Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli left Tuesday night’s game at Texas after being hit on his left wrist by a pitch. Cervelli was in obvious pain after being struck by the pitch from Adrian Sampson in the second inning. But Cervelli initially remained in the game, going...
Starling Marte returns from injury list for Pirates
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...
Pirates minor league report: Curve no-hit by SeaWolves’ Mize
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...
A closer look at the Pirates’ 8-game losing streak
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...
First Call: Tyler Glasnow continues All Star run, Ryan Braun gets ‘beered’
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...
Tim Benz: Numbers show Pirates bad week may continue in Texas
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...
Pirates squander big lead as losing skid stretches to 8
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...
Pirates’ skid hits 7 with loss to Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
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...
Pirates place Chris Archer on IL with thumb inflammation, recall Michael Feliz
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...
Pirates lose sixth in a row as Dodgers homer in record 33 straight home games
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 minor league report: April 26, 2019
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...
First call: Antonio Brown, Ryan Clark clash; NHL apologizes to Golden Knights
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 minor league report: April 25, 2019
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...
Pirates notebook: JB Shuck’s homer-stealing catch one of few highlights
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...
Pirates’ bats quiet again as skid reaches 5 with loss to Greinke, D’backs
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...
First Call: Patrick Peterson trade talk ramps back up; Jordan Staal shines for Hurricanes
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 minor league report: April 25, 2019
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...
Pirates’ Jordan Lyles struggles in 11-2 loss to Diamondbacks
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...
