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Pirates snap scoreless streak against Shota Imanaga but Cubs rally for 2 runs in 8th to win
The Pittsburgh Pirates finally cracked the code against Chicago Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga, and rookie right-hander Mike Burrows rose to the moment by getting out of a bases-loaded jam to keep the score even. But the Cubs came through in the clutch, breaking a tie by scoring two runs in...
Pirates prospect watch: Hunter Barco continues strong season at Triple-A
Prospect Watch Hunter Barco Position: LHP Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 235 pounds Level: Triple-A Notable: Ask any Pirates fan to name an up-and-coming prospect at Triple-A who’s getting ready for an anticipated MLB debut, and just about every answer would be Bubba Chandler. Although Chandler’s first MLB start seems a matter...
Bucs Beat Q&A: Pirates catcher Henry Davis discusses art of the deke, plays at the plate
For this week’s Bucs Beat Q&A, TribLive sat down with Pirates catcher Henry Davis: You deked Miguel Andujar on a 9-4-2 play at the plate against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 8. What’s the key to selling a deke? I don’t know. My head coach in college (Dan McDonnell) told...
The week ahead: Pirates host Blue Jays, Rockies
Here’s a look at the Pittsburgh Pirates’ schedule for this upcoming week. vs. Blue Jays 6:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • The Blue Jays arrive at PNC Park aiming to strengthen their first-place position atop the AL East Division. The...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 15, 2025: Matt Fraizer delivers winning RBI in 10th for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 69-48) beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Yankees), 6-5, on an RBI single by RF Matt Fraizer (.309) in the top of the 10th. Frazier went 3 for 5 with two doubles, two runs scored and his 14th stolen base. CF Ji Hwan Bae (.291) went 1 for 5 with a triple,...
Jack Suwinski’s 9th-inning home run beats Cubs as Pirates snap 5-game losing streak
The moment was one Jack Suwinski could only dream about. Playing in his hometown and in front of his family at Wrigley Field, he knew one swing could change the outcome. Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was bringing the heat, touching 101.6 mph on the radar gun with his first...
Pirates recall RHP Colin Holderman, LHP Evan Sisk, DFA LHP Ryan Borucki in bullpen shakeup
With its bullpen battered by the past two series, the Pittsburgh Pirates addressed it by making a number of roster moves before Friday’s series opener at the Chicago Cubs. The Pirates recalled right-hander Colin Holderman and lefty Evan Sisk from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned rookie righty Cam Sanders and designated...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 14, 2025: Termarr Johnson collects 4 hits in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 68-48) outslugged Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Yankees), 9-6. SS Tsung-Che Cheng (.224) went 4 for 5 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI. 2B Alika Williams (.263) went 3 for 5 with his fifth homer, two runs scored and two RBIs. RF Nick Yorke (.276) went 3 for 5...
U mad, bro?: Even the broadcasters are bashing the Pirates, while Steelers fans are unhappy about Cam Heyward’s hold-in
Cameron Heyward and Chris Boswell were holding-in during Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Mike Tomlin is talking tough about a Steelers’ defense that hasn’t been tough enough for years. And the Pirates continue to be extremely tough to watch at all. So in the dog days of August, all you pups...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: MLB Network gives glimpse into mind of Pirates ace Paul Skenes
Mark DeRosa thought he got screened by Paul Skenes. When the Team USA manager called the Pittsburgh Pirates ace to pitch him on playing in the World Baseball Classic next spring, Skenes didn’t answer. But Skenes called right back and readily accepted. “I had this pitch I was going to...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 13, 2025: Hunter Barco pitches 4 scoreless in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 67-48) lost 6-5 to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Yankees) when RHP Eddy Yean (6-5, 3.06) gave up two runs in the bottom of the ninth. LHP Hunter Barco (3.70) started and pitched four scoreless innings, allowing three hits and no walks with five strikeouts. RHP Jack Little threw 1⅓ scoreless innings...
Brewers rough up pitching squad, send Pirates to loss
There’s no slowing down the Milwaukee Brewers. The Pittsburgh Pirates can attest to that. The Pirates lost their fifth straight game and were swept for the ninth time this season Wednesday afternoon at American Family Field in Milwaukee as the Brewers punished Mitch Keller and the Pirates’ bullpen on the...
Pirates place CF Oneil Cruz on 7-day IL, lose C/1B Endy Rodriguez to season-ending surgery
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be without Oneil Cruz for at least a week but lost Endy Rodriguez for the remainder of the season. The Pirates placed Cruz on the seven-day concussion injured list Wednesday after the center fielder left Tuesday’s game to be evaluated for a head injury following a...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 12: Matt Fraizer goes 4 for 4, Cam Devanney homers in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 67-47) got past Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Yankees), 6-5. RF Matt Fraizer (.305) went 4 for 4 with a triple, run scored and his 13th stolen base. SS Cam Devanney (.271) went 1 for 4 with his 20th homer. 1B Nick Solak (.359) went 2 for 4 with his 12th homer...
Pirates, Paul Skenes no match for red-hot Brewers in 14-0 rout
Even Pirates ace Paul Skenes couldn’t cool off the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Skenes, making his 25th start of the season, gave up two or more home runs for the second time this season and threw 93 pitches over four innings as...
Brewers beat up on Andrew Heaney, sending Pirates to 7-1 loss
The Milwaukee Brewers got to left-hander Andrew Heaney early and never relented as the Pirates started their six-game road trip with a 7-1 loss Monday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Brewers, who have won their last 10 games and are one of the hottest teams in baseball, got...
Pirates playing the ‘short’ game by having Jared Triolo, Isiah Kiner-Falefa switch positions
After years of being blocked at third base for the Pittsburgh Pirates by one of the best defenders in baseball, Jared Triolo viewed the trade of Ke’Bryan Hayes as a bittersweet opportunity. Although Triolo is a Gold Glove winner, he also is someone who studies the game and its best...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 10, 2025: Bubba Chandler allows 6 hits, 3 runs in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 66-47) lost a third straight game and fell 6-1 to Omaha (Royals). CF Ji Hwan Bae (.287) had two doubles. DH Nick Solak (.357) was 1 for 4 with an RBI, his 51st of the season. 2B Nick Yorke (.275) was 2 for 4 with a double. RF...
Bullpen blows up as Reds pound Pirates for 14 runs for 4-game series split
There was a long stretch of the season for the Pittsburgh Pirates when a four-run deficit would have been insurmountable even if their pitching was impenetrable. Those roles were reversed Sunday afternoon, when the Pirates got offensive production but their bullpen couldn’t stop the bleeding as the Cincinnati Reds scored...
‘Bet on it’: Pirates GM confident Bubba Chandler will make MLB debut this season
If Ben Cherington were a gambling man, the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager would be willing to bet top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler will make his major-league debut this season. The Pirates are playing the waiting game with the 22-year-old Chandler, a 6-foot-3, 218-pound right-hander who is ranked the No. 4...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 9, 2025: Greensboro bats explode for 27 runs
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 66-46) lost 10-4 to Omaha (Royals). RHP Johan Oviedo (2.08) started and went 3⅔ innings, allowing one run on two hits with one walk and eight strikeouts. LHP Nick Dombkowski (1-5, 7.11) came on and allowed three runs on four hits, including a homer, in 2⅓ innings to...
Reds score winning run in 7th to top Pirates
Braxton Ashcraft, despite being utilized primarily out of the bullpen during his rookie campaign this year, still believes his long-term future in the big leagues is as a starter. Organizationally, the Pittsburgh Pirates concur with the 25-year-old, but for now, Ashcraft will continue to be a relief option for manager...
Full Count: Pirates icon Andrew McCutchen mentors Liover Peguero to tap into potential
After Liover Peguero hit three home runs in one game Aug. 2 at Coors Field, Andrew McCutchen approached the 24-year-old infielder and provided a pop quiz: Do you know who was the last Pittsburgh Pirates player to hit three homers in a game in Denver? Peguero had no idea, even...
Bucs Beat Q&A: Pirates catcher Joey Bart talks recovering from concussion, learning 1st base
In this week’s Bucs Beat Q&A, TribLive’s Kevin Gorman sits down with Pirates catcher Joey Bart: You grew up in Atlanta but have family roots in Western Pennsylvania, specifically Lower Burrell. Have you had a chance to see some of your relatives while playing for the Pirates? More so connecting...
The week ahead: Pirates to visit Milwaukee, Chicago
Here’s a look at next week’s Pittsburgh Pirates schedule: at Brewers 7:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 7:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 2:10 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • The NL Central-leading Brewers had won 10 of their past 11 games entering their series with the Mets. They are 4-3 against the...
