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About John Perrotto

John Perrotto is a columnist for Pittsburgh Baseball Now and has covered the Pittsburgh Pirates and MLB since 1988.

Ian Happ
September 18, 2025
Mt. Lebanon's Ian Happ is excited to play in the postseason with the Chicago Cubs after clinching a spot at…
Rafael Flores, Pittsburgh Pirates
September 17, 2025
Rafael Flores feels like he can be an answer to the Pittsburgh Pirates' need to add power to the lineup…
September 14, 2025
Center fielder Oneil Cruz’s 11th error of the season allowed the Washington Nationals to score the winning run in the…
Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates
September 13, 2025
Andrew McCutchen and Nick Yorke hit two-run singles during a decisive eighth-inning rally, rookie right-hander Bubba Chandler retired the first…
Bob Nutting, Pittsburgh Pirates, sell the team
September 13, 2025
All major-league teams have their highs and lows during the season. A 162-game schedule makes it inevitable. The Pittsburgh Pirates…
Pittsburgh Pirates- Ji Hwan Bae
September 11, 2025
Paul Skenes did factor in the decision in a game he should have won Wednesday night. Some things never change.…
Bubba Chandler, Pittsburgh Pirates
September 8, 2025
Unless you are Paul Skenes, every young pitcher -- including Bubba Chandler -- will go through some growing pains.
Quinn Priester, Milwaukee Brewers
September 6, 2025
Former Pittsburgh Pirates first-round pick is thriving with the Milwaukee Brewers, who have the best record in baseball.
Lanny Frattare, Pittsburgh Pirates
September 4, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates added long-time play-by-play announcer Lanny Frattare to their Media Wall of Fame on Wednesday.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Pittsburgh Pirates
September 2, 2025
Isiah Kiner-Falefa didn't do a whole lot on the field for the Pittsburgh Pirates but did plenty of good behind…