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Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 2 hours ago

Controversial play at plate concludes Pirates' walk-off defeat

CHICAGO -- Joey Bart wholeheartedly believes this play at the plate should have resulted in the second out of the ninth inning rather than a 1-0 Pirates loss at the hands of the Cubs at Wrigley Field Saturday afternoon: "There wasn't a doubt in my mind.

Paul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / 6 hours ago

Paul Skenes makes history against Cubs

Is there a more exciting pitcher in baseball? After his last start against the Cubs, Paul Skenes and Buccos fans would certainly say otherwise. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Paul Skenes is already etching his name into the record books in just his second start.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

3 early-season trades Pirates must make

The Pittsburgh Pirates may not be at the top of the standings, but there is a new energy about the ballclub this May. The arrival of top pitching prospect Paul Skenes, punctuated by his six-inning, no-hit, 11-strikeout performance Friday in Chicago, has injected hope into a fan base that hasn’t seen postseason baseball in nearly a full decade.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Pirates Fall to Cubs on Contreversial Call in 9th After Epic Pitchers’ Duel

Rookie starting pitchers have been on full display between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs during their four-game series. The trend continued on

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 4 hours ago

Pirates Prospect Profile: Alessandro Ercolani Finds Home Away From Home in Baseball

Pirates’ pitching prospect Alessandro Ercolani rose through the ranks of baseball on the Italian Peninsula at a meteoric pace, outclassing competition a decade or more his elder even at the age of 16.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

Cubs must make change to rotation if they wish to contend in 2024

The contrasts were clear on Friday afternoon when the Pirates took on the Cubs.

Skenes strikes out first seven batters he faces in second start of MLB career

Skenes sends awesome challenge to rival hitters

Skenes makes incredible Wrigley Field history in second-career MLB start

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Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / 2 hours ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Paul Skenes Makes History In 2nd Start

Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect, starting pitcher Paul Skenes, made his MLB debut last weekend against the Chicago Cubs. It was an electric debut, as he struck out seven batters in four innings.

Jun-Seok Shim News / Bucs Dugout / 5 hours ago

Pirates prospect update: Pitcher Jun-Seok Shim

One of the top international prospects, there is a lot of promise for Jun-Seok Shim in Major League Baseball. On this edition of the Pirates Prospect Update, we take a look at pitcher Jun-Seok Shim, and his dream of playing professional baseball in the United States.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 minutes ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Bubba Chandler Pulled After Two Outs

Pirates’ minor league affiliates went 0-3 on Friday, with the Altoona Curve suffering the worst news of all as right-hander Bubba Chandler, MLB Pipeline’s No.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 52 minutes ago

Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, May 18, 2024

Andrew McCutchen leads the Pittsburgh Pirates (21-25) into Saturday’s matchup with the Chicago Cubs (25-21) on a two-game homer streak. His Pirates are underdogs for the contest, however, with oddsmakers naming the Cubs as -200 moneyline favorites.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

MLB roundup: Paul Skenes strikes out 11 in Pirates' win

Paul Skenes fanned 11 across six no-hit innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the host Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Friday afternoon. Skenes (1-0) earned his first career win while making his second major league start.

Bubba Chandler News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 5 hours ago

Minor-league report: Chandler allows five runs in the first inning ... without giving up a hit

A look at Friday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (18-21) lost to Toledo, 8-3. Andres Alvarez had an RBI single in the second and Canaan Smith-Njigba hit a two-run triple in the third for the Indians' scoring.

Paul Skenes News / Inside The Diamonds / 6 hours ago

Skenes on the Rise: Stellar in His Second Major League Start

Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates took on the Chicago Cubs for the second time in seven days. As good as he was in his first career start, today he took it to another level at Wrigley Field.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / 6 minutes ago

Paul Skenes fans 11 in six no-hit innings, leads Pirates past Cubs

Paul Skenes fanned 11 across six no-hit innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the host Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Friday afternoon. Skenes (1-0) earned his first career win while making his second major league start.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / 1 minute ago

Paul Skenes makes incredible Wrigley Field history in second-career MLB start

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie starter Paul Skenes has been as-advertised in his first two MLB starts.

Royals' surprise ace may regress, but don't look for his numbers to crash

Dodgers rookie outfielder going through his first slump in the majors

Astros red-hot rookie Joey Loperfido is due for major regression

Ex-teammate of Shohei Ohtani placed bets with same bookmaker as interpreter

Javier Baez still being on the Tigers is an indictment against team owner

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 13 hours ago

Veteran lefty exercises release clause with Pirates

A veteran left-hander exercised an out clause in his minor league deal with thee Pirates and has been granted his release.

Paul Skenes' promotion has plenty of implications for Pirates

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

Struggling Slugger Presents A Dilemma for the Pirates

What to do with struggling first baseman Rowdy Tellez is an interesting dilemma for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The big left-handed batting first baseman was signed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract last December.

Josh Fleming News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago