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Pirates’ Jared Jones dazzles in 3rd rehab assignment at Triple-A, striking out 10
Last Sunday, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on his weekly 93.7 FM radio show that rookie right-handed pitcher Jared Jones would make at least one more rehab start at Triple-A Indianapolis before a decision is made as to him rejoining the big-league club. Jones, who is recovering from...
After swing adjustment, Pirates 3B Jared Triolo was ready for return to starting role
When the Pittsburgh Pirates placed third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list with low back inflammation, it thrust Jared Triolo back into a starting role against the Texas Rangers. This time, Triolo was ready. After swinging and missing at Dane Dunning’s first knuckle-curveball, low and away, Triolo connected...
Luis Ortiz strikes out 7 but Corey Seager homers twice to lead Rangers past Pirates
Luis Ortiz matched his career best with seven strikeouts, but Corey Seager made the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander pay for leaving a pair of pitches over the middle of the plate. Seager hit a two home runs, a solo shot and a three-run blast, to lead the Texas Rangers to a...
Pirates place 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes on IL again, add OF/1B Billy McKinney, RHP Hunter Stratton
The Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday placed third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list with low back inflammation, marking the second time this season and fifth time in the past three years that the Gold Glove winner’s bothersome back has required a stay on the IL. Hayes, 27, is...
Tim Benz: Ben Cherington is living in 2 worlds at once when it comes to Oneil Cruz’s future at shortstop
At least Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington acknowledged it at one point during his weekly 93.7 The Fan radio show. “I’m not answering your question,” Cherington admitted Sunday as he tried to segue between multiple points during an answer that lasted almost four minutes. The extended response came after...
Cruz control: Pirates weigh what to do on defense with error-prone shortstop Oneil Cruz
Oneil Cruz already has surpassed every statistical mark from his rookie season and is one shy of tying the franchise record for home runs by a shortstop, set 91 years ago by Hall of Famer Arky Vaughan. Although Cruz leads the Pittsburgh Pirates with 27 doubles and ranks among the...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 18, 2024: Matt Gorski’s homer helps Indy sweep St. PaulVideo
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-59) swept St. Paul (Twins) with a 7-6 walk-off victory. CF Matt Gorski (.244) was 3 for 5 with two RBIs, including a double and solo home run in the bottom of the ninth. He now has 53 RBIs this season. 1B Seth Beer (.295) was 3 for...
Mariners pound Pirates, prevent 1st series sweep at home
After ending a 10-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates took the first two games of their series against the Seattle Mariners and were seeking their third sweep of the season and first at home. But the Pirates’ inability to finish off opponents persisted. Cal Raleigh, Josh Rojas and Dominic Canzone...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington takes responsibility for ‘difficult stretch,’ says goals won’t change
Ben Cherington accepted responsibility for the 10-game losing streak that derailed the Pittsburgh Pirates’ postseason hopes but said it hasn’t changed the team’s goals. The Pirates general manager said Sunday afternoon on his weekly radio show that, after a 14-game jump in their win total last year, the expectation remains...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 17, 2024: Thomas Harrington shines in Indianapolis victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-59) shut out St. Paul (Twins), 3-0. 3B Jose Rojas (.246) and RF Edward Olivares (.273) each hit solo homers. Olivares was 3 for 4. 1B Billy Cook (.295) was 3 for 4 with a double and run scored. C Jason Delay (.282) was 2 for 3 with...
‘You can’t replace Cutch’: How the Pirates will deal with losing DH Andrew McCutchen to IL
Wearing a black brace to stabilize his inflamed left knee, Andrew McCutchen received pats on his back from teammates Saturday morning as he limped near his locker in the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse. McCutchen knew he more than likely was headed to the 10-day injured list, which meant the Pirates had...
Bailey Falter solid, Pirates hit 3 homers to top Mariners, win series
Winning a series and stacking victories back-to-back had been foreign feelings for the Pittsburgh Pirates in August, as the club navigated through a debilitating 10-game losing streak. The Pirates won their first game since Aug. 3 on Friday night, taking the series opener vs. Seattle at PNC Park. Saturday afternoon,...
Pirates lose designated hitter, leadoff batter Andrew McCutchen to 10-day IL
Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen is headed to the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation, the club announced Saturday ahead of an afternoon game at PNC Park with the Seattle Mariners. In a corresponding transaction, infielder Alika Williams was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. McCutchen has appeared in 101...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 16, 2024: Bubba Chandler fans 11 in 6 innings for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 55-59) scored two in the bottom of the seventh to beat St. Paul (Twins), 3-2. RHP Bubba Chandler (0.00) made his second Triple-A start and pitched six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks with 11 strikeouts. RHP Fineas Del Bonta-Smith (3-1, 3.80) gave up two runs,...
Pirates get timely hitting, quality start from Paul Skenes to end losing streak
The Pittsburgh Pirates had hit rock bottom, so it only made sense that the bottom of their batting order provided the spark in ending their 10-game losing streak. Yasmani Grandal hit a solo home run, and Michael A. Taylor’s baserunning put him in position to score the go-ahead run on...
A look at how the Pirates’ trade deadline acquisitions have performed
A few weeks ago, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington made a handful of moves at the trade deadline intended to reinforce the club. None of the MLB players he traded for — reliever Jalen Beeks, super-utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa or outfielder Bryan De La Cruz — were blockbuster acquisitions. Yet,...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 15, 2024: Nick Yorke, Henry Davis collect 3 hits each in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-59) beat St. Paul (Twins), 6-4. CF Nick Yorke (.332) went 3 for 4 with a double, a run scored and two RBIs. C Henry Davis (.309) went 3 for 5 with a run scored. 2B Liover Peguero (.253) went 2 for 4 with a double, a run...
Pirates announce 2025 spring training schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates released their 2025 spring training schedule Thursday afternoon, featuring a total of 31 Grapefruit League games, 15 of which will be played at the club’s LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. Opening Day for the Pirates this spring will be Feb. 22 against the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota,...
Pirates: Verbal deal reached in players’ union suit over image use by team, Sheetz
A series of joint posts on social media by Sheetz and the Pittsburgh Pirates are at the center of a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday by MLB Players, which claims the posts are in violation of the rights of several players on the team. Pirates spokesman Brian Warecki said Thursday he...
Tim Benz: We know the Pirates are finished. But what we don’t know is even worse
The Pittsburgh Pirates are cooked for the rest of the 2024 season. They’ve lost 10 in a row. They’ve sunk to eight games under .500 (56-64). They are in the basement of the National League Central. They are 7½ games out of the last Wild Card spot with six teams...
U mad, bro?: Fans push back against a Steelers trade for Brandon Aiyuk; Pirates, Oneil Cruz take heat
When the demise of the Pirates’ season meets the ascent of the Steelers’ season, a beautiful nexus of Pittsburgh sports fan animus, angst and agitation coalesces. It’s like seeing a Black and Gold double rainbow. Or the Northern Lights over the West End Bridge. Or a unicorn with a hypocycloid...
After calamitous start to August, Pirates trying to keep the faith
To begin August, the Pittsburgh Pirates had just been bolstered (albeit modestly) at the trade deadline and were coming off a 15-10 month of July. That .600 winning percentage was the club’s best for a month to that point. On Aug. 1, the 55-53 Pirates were looking in from the...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 14, 2024: Jared Jones gives up 4 earned runs, 7 hits in rehab start
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 53-59) scored twice in the bottom of the ninth to beat St. Paul (Twins), 6-5. DH Henry Davis (.301) went 2 for 5 with the game-tying RBI single in the ninth. SS Liover Peguero (.250) went 2 for 5 with the walk-off RBI single. RF Nick Yorke (.323)...
Pirates pummeled by Padres, lose 10th straight in 3rd consecutive sweep
For much of this season, the Pittsburgh Pirates could depend upon staff ace Mitch Keller to take the mound during a rough stretch, deliver a strong outing and stop the bleeding. Keller was unable to do that in his previous start Aug. 9 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, lasting just...
Mark Madden: Replacing Derek Shelton is a good idea but wouldn’t solve Pirates’ problems
With the Pittsburgh Pirates collapsing in thorough and spectacular fashion, the citizens need a scapegoat. The easy pick is manager Derek Shelton. Should the Pirates fire Shelton? Absolutely. They shouldn’t have hired Shelton in the first place. He will never again manage in MLB once his tenure with the Pirates...
