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Rowdy Tellez Has Big Part in Pirates Win Over Cardinals After Late Lineup Change

PITTSBURGH — Rowdy Tellez wasn’t even in the original starting lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he came up big in a 5-0 win over the...

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Luis L. Ortiz throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Pirates7 months ago

Luis Ortiz Tosses Gem, Pirates Hit Pair of Homers to Take Series Over Reds

Luis Ortiz shined in his first start of the season and the Pittsburgh Pirates belted two home runs to take the series with a 6-1 win...

Pirates7 months ago

Pirates Break Through in 9th After Skenes’ Stellar Start to Beat Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates finally cashed in during the top of the ninth inning to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 at Busch Stadium after a pitchers’...

Pirates8 months ago

Pirates Unable to Complete Sweep vs. Twins After Heller Implodes in 10th

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a chance to complete the sweep over the Minnesota Twins but fell 11-5 after Ben Heller imploded in the 10th...

Pirates8 months ago

Keller Continues Dominance, Cruz Homers Again for Pirates in Shutout Win Over Twins

PITTSBURGH — Mitch Keller won his sixth-straight start and Oneil Cruz homered for the second-consecutive game for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 3-0 victory over the...

Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates, Paul Skenes

Pirates8 months ago

McCutchen, Gonzales Power Pirates Past Tigers; Skenes Shines Again

Paul Skenes celebrated his 22nd birthday by striking out nine Detroit Tigers across six-strong innings pitched in the second-game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Skenes’ efforts,...

Pirates8 months ago

Pirates Fall to Cubs on Controversial 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 Saturday as Cubs...

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Martin Perez winds up during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Pirates8 months ago

Pérez Plagued by Long Ball as Pirates Get Pummeled by Brewers

Martín Pérez had a start for the Pittsburgh Pirates that he’d like to forget. Pérez (1-3) allowed nine runs on 11 hits including five home runs...

Pirates8 months ago

Pirates Can’t Overcome 10th Inning Deficit, Fall 5-4 to Cubs

PITTSBURGH — Connor Joe hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning, but the Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to erased a three-run...

Pirates8 months ago

Pirates’ Offense Finally Breaks Out in Paul Skenes’ Major-League Debut

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes garnered most of the headlines in his major-league debut, but it was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense that was responsible for delivering a...