PBN Around the Horn: Get a Bottle of Jameson Ready, Taillon is in Town

Welcome to the PBN Around the Horn. Here you’ll find news and notes from across Major League Baseball, your Pittsburgh Pirates, and around the Sports Now network.

On Tuesday, July 5th, your Pittsburgh Pirates (32-47) your Pittsburgh Pirates start a quick two-game series against the New York Yankees (58-22). Starting game one for the Pirates will be Jose Quintana (1-4, 3.43), and his opponent will be old friend Jameson Taillon (9-1, 3.32 ERA). First pitch at PNC Park will be at 7:05 p.m. 

UPDATE (1:44 p.m.) Pirates Single-A pitcher, Po-Yu Chen has earned the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week honors.

Weather: 84 degrees with a 40% chance of rain
TV/Radio: AT&T Sportsnet, KDKA Radio 
Money Line: PIT +190 underdogs, O/U of 8.5 runs

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