PBN Around the Horn: Pirates & Rockies Set for a Matinee Rubber Match

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.

Wednesday, May 25th, your Pittsburgh Pirates (17-25) play the rubber match against the Colorado Rockies (20-22). Starting game three for the Pirates will be Zach Thompson (2-4, 4.88 ERA). Thompson’s mound opponent will be Ryan Feltner (0-1, 7.20 ERA).  First pitch at PNC Park is set for 12:35 p.m.

UPDATE (11:01 a.m.) According to Todd Tomczyk, Pirates prospect Nick Mears will join Bradenton to begin his rehab assignment today. Mears was placed on the 60-Day IL March 15th.

UPDATE (10:41 a.m.) Pirates Lineup.

Weather: 71 degrees and partly cloudy
TV/Radio AT&T Sportsnet, KDKA Radio 
Money Line: PITT -125 favorites, O/U of 7.5 runs

Pittsburgh Baseball Now Notes

Comfortability is Key: Michael Chavis is Starting to Put Everything Together

Report: Pirates Call Up OF Cal Mitchell From Triple-A Indianapolis

Prospect Promotions Bring Excitement to Pirates, And There Are More To Come

Pirates Place Daniel Vogelbach, Heath Hembree on IL; DFA Cam Alldred

Connor Joe’s Go-Ahead Single in Extras Gives Rockies 2-1 Win Over Pirates

Is Zach Thompson a Legit Future Option?

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