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‘I understand’: Andrew McCutchen hates to hear Pirates fans’ chants but gets frustration
Andrew McCutchen has heard the loudest cheers of any player and also experienced some of the darkest days in PNC Park history during the two-decade drought without a winning season, so he understands the frustrations of fans amid the Pittsburgh Pirates’ disappointing start. The five-time All-Star and 2013 National League...
Pirates farm report for April 19, 2025: Matt Gorski homers twice to back Bubba Chandler at Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 9-8) handled Toledo (Tigers), 6-2. 1B Matt Gorski (.300) went 3 for 4 with a double and two home runs, his second and third. RHP Bubba Chandler (1.76) started and went 4 ⅔ innings, giving up one run on two hits with one walk and five strikeouts. RHP...
Paul Skenes shows drawing power in sellout but Guardians blank Pirates
Paul Skenes proved the power of his popularity in drawing a sellout crowd to PNC Park on Saturday, perhaps more for the promotional giveaway than to see the 2024 National League rookie of the year pitch. Like the baseball card-inspired bobblehead that depicted only the upper half of the 6-foot-6...
Pirates offer vouchers for fans who missed out on Paul Skenes Rookie of the Year bobblehead
Paul Skenes Bobblehead Day proved to be quite a draw for fans Saturday afternoon at PNC Park. So much so that the Pirates have decided to offer additional bobbleheads to those who weren’t among the first 20,000 to enter the ballpark. Fans lined the streets of the North Shore and...
‘Awesome to be back’: All-Star David Bednar returns to Pirates, but role remains undefined
As David Bednar settled back into his familiar locker stall in the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse, Ryan Borucki was thrilled to see the two-time All-Star closer back with his hometown team, even if he comes with chip the size of a boulder on his broad shoulders. “He’s the big man for...
Former Pirate Jason Bay calls Paul Skenes’ rookie of the year season ‘super-fun to follow’
Jason Bay was having a blast being back at PNC Park with his family, reliving his days with the Pittsburgh Pirates and being reminded about winning the 2004 National League rookie of the year award. Bay held the distinction as the only Pirates player to earn that honor for two...
Full Count: When Henry Davis got his chance this time, the Pirates catcher was well-prepared
Henry Davis studied his notes about the Washington Nationals as if he was preparing to play Monday, even though Endy Rodriguez was starting at catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. “You can always take a step back, but you can’t take a step forward in that sense,” Davis told TribLive, explaining...
Prospect watch: 2024 1st-round pick Konnor Griffin flashes speed, power for Bradenton
Prospect Watch Konnor Griffin Position: SS/CF Height: 6-4 Weight: 225 Level: Low-A Bradenton Griffin made a dynamic debut by going 2 for 4 with a walk, two stolen bases and two runs scored for the Marauders at Dayton, only to strike out five times in going hitless over his next...
Bucs Beat Q&A: Caleb Ferguson on pitching at Dodger Stadium for the 1st time as visitor
Caleb Ferguson, LHP How much are you looking forward to returning to Dodger Stadium after playing there from 2018-23? Definitely. It’s great pitching out there. The weather is sick, but first time going back as an opponent. It’s probably going to be a little bit weird but I feel like...
Pirates farm report for April 18, 2025: Matt Gorski delivers walk-off double for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 8-8) defeated Toledo (Tigers), 5-4, on a walk-off RBI double by LF Matt Gorski (.268) in the bottom of the 11th. Gorski went 2 for 4 with a run scored and two RBIs. SS Tsung-Che Cheng (.222) went 3 for 4 with a stolen base. 2B Nick Yorke...
Luis Ortiz, Guardians beat Pirates as Bo Naylor ignites outburst
Derek Shelton issued the Pittsburgh Pirates a warning about facing Luis Ortiz, expecting the right-hander to throw heavy velocity in his first return to PNC Park since being traded to the Cleveland Guardians. “Any time you pitch against the team that traded you, you may see some 100s,” Shelton said,...
Ben Cherington: Pirates will ‘rely on the guys that are here,’ wait on reinforcements
Ben Cherington didn’t need a win-now mandate from Bob Nutting to feel any additional pressure to perform, even after the Pittsburgh Pirates started the season by losing 12 of their first 20 games. For the Pirates general manager, it’s part of the job description. “Nobody has to tell us that....
Oneil Cruz makes early impact at leadoff spot, providing short-term salve to Pirates’ problem
Derek Shelton had shuffled seven players through the leadoff spot with little luck, so the Pittsburgh Pirates manager tried putting the player with the most dangerous bat at the top of the lineup for a spark. It turned out to be a lightning bolt. When Oneil Cruz connected for a...
On Sports: Lee Corso excelled at picking Penn State games, Clint Hurdle back in an MLB dugoutVideo
In Friday’s “On Sports,” with ESPN’s “College Gameday” losing an icon in Lee Corso, we take a look back at his classic “headgear picks.” Meanwhile, former Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has found his way back into a MLB dugout. Momentum is good for a Penn State player in the NFL...
Pirates farm report for April 17, 2025: Nick Solak, Ji Hwan Bae key Indy comeback
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 6-8) came back from a 6-2 deficit to beat Toledo (Tigers), 7-6. RF Nick Solak (.343) went 3 for 5 with an RBI double, an RBI single and scored a run. LF Ji Hwan Bae (.235) went 3 for 4 with a bunt single, a pair of doubles,...
Plaques dedicated to commemorate Clemente’s Hall of Fame career, Three Rivers Stadium
A new plaque on General Robinson Street on Pittsburgh’s North Shore marks the spot where second base once rested inside Three Rivers Stadium — the place where Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente stood after recording his 3,000th and final hit for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 30, 1972. At a...
Andrew Heaney celebrates 10 years of MLB service with gem as Pirates shut out Nationals
The Pittsburgh Pirates surprised Andrew Heaney by bringing his family to the home clubhouse for a pregame celebration for reaching 10 years of major-league service Thursday morning. For someone who dislikes being the center of attention, Heaney squirmed through a video tribute and giving a speech. A table with carved...
MLB suspends Nationals reliever Jorge Lopez 3 games, manager Dave Martinez 1 game
Washington Nationals reliever Jorge Lopez was suspended three games and Nationals manager Dave Martinez one game by MLB for intentionally throwing a pitch at Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen on Wednesday night. After Lopez hit Bryan Reynolds with a pitch in the seventh inning, he threw a 92-mph fastball at...
U mad, bro?: Steelers, Pirates and Penguins fans are disgusted, dismayed and disenfranchised
The Pittsburgh Penguins are plodding toward the end of the season. The Pirates are limping out of the gate. And the Steelers’ situation continues to be the butt of jokes across the NFL. So, yeah. People are mad. That’s why we post “U mad, bro?” every week. Where would you...
Pirates farm report for April 16, 2025: David Bednar throws 5th straight scoreless inning for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 6-8) walked off Toledo (Tigers), 5-4, in 12 innings. C Shawn Ross (.400) roped the game-winning single to score Alika Williams and finished 2 for 5. RHP David Bednar (0.00) struck out two in an inning of work. It was his fifth straight scoreless appearance since being sent...
After benches clear, Oneil Cruz hits a grand slam as Pirates pound Nationals
When Jorge Lopez threw a pitch too close for comfort to Andrew McCutchen’s head, the Pittsburgh Pirates icon held his bat in one hand and pointed at the Washington Nationals reliever. As tempers flared and benches cleared Wednesday night, Oneil Cruz played the peacemaker by stepping between McCutchen and Lopez...
No breaks for Endy Rodriguez’s right finger, but Pirates proceeding with caution in recovery
The Pittsburgh Pirates got good news with Endy Rodriguez’s right index finger injury, as hand specialists confirmed there were no broken bones but the “moderate-sized” laceration on his knuckle required five stitches and a three-day window of immobilization. The Pirates will proceed with caution, given that Rodriguez is a switch-hitting...
Pirates activate Jared Triolo from injured list, acquire catcher Brett Sullivan from Padres
The Pittsburgh Pirates made several roster moves before Wednesday’s game, with one involving a player who returned to the starting lineup and another aimed to provide depth at catcher. The Pirates activated 2024 NL Gold Glove utility infielder Jared Triolo from the 10-day injured list following a rehab assignment and...
Pirates president offers replica brick as reparation for beleaguered Bucco Brick buyers
Pittsburgh Pirates President Travis Williams continued the beleaguered organization’s attempt to repair the damage done when it removed memorial bricks from PNC Park before opening day. Fans who bought the bricks noticed and decried the move. “There are no excuses. I am sorry,” Williams wrote in a letter to donors....
Injuries leave Pirates with inexperienced options at 1st base, testing depth
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a concerted effort to address first base this past offseason. Spencer Horwitz was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in the hope of creating stability at a position that’s been a revolving door for three-plus seasons, featuring 24 players since the Pirates traded Josh Bell in...
