Jared Jones

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...

Pittsburgh Pirates, Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Jared Jones

Pirates9 months ago

Even With Talented Rookies, Mitch Keller Still Pirates’ Ace

PITTSBURGH — The national spotlight has shined on the Pittsburgh Pirates more than usual during the 2024 season. It’s because the Pirates have two of the...

Pirates 2023 first overall pick Paul Skenes prepares to throw during his major league debut on Saturday, May 11.

Pirates10 months ago

Shohei Ohtani Breaks Down Viral Duel With Paul Skenes

Those who came to see Pirates’ phenom Paul Skenes face off against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night weren’t disappointed. The 22-year-old...

Pirates10 months ago

‘That Means Everything,’ Jared Jones Blanks Childhood-Favorite Dodgers

PITTSBURGH — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup would strike fear in even the most seasoned veteran pitcher. Atop the lineup is three former MVP winners in...

Pirates10 months ago

Jones’ 6-Strong, Suwinski’s Home Run Lead Pirates to 1-0 Win Over Dodgers

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones delivered six-scoreless innings and Jack Suwinski hit a solo home run to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the...

Pittsburgh Pirates' Mitch Keller delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Pirates10 months ago

Pirates Power Rankings: Starting Rotation Receives Due Credit

The Pittsburgh Pirates went 2-3 on the road last week, splitting a doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers before dropping two of three to the Toronto Blue...

Pittsburgh Pirates Jared Jones pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Pirates10 months ago

Jared Jones Roughed Up in Pirates’ Sloppy Loss to Tigers

Jared Jones and the Pittsburgh Pirates had a forgettable afternoon in the front-end of a doubleheader on Wednesday in Detroit. Jones (3-5) had his worst outing...

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones warms up in the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Pirates10 months ago

Pirates Preview: Premier Pitching Kicks Off Two Games in Motown

The Pittsburgh Pirates (25-29) are in Motown for a two game slate against the Tigers (26-27), and they’ll get things started at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday with...

Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen celebrates his double during the seventh inning of an opening-day baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Pirates10 months ago

Pirates Power Rankings: Pittsburgh Enjoying Benefit of the Doubt

The Pittsburgh Pirates played another week of .500 baseball, dropping a series to the San Francisco Giants after their pitching collapsed spectacularly in consecutive games before...

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Colin Holderman (35) throws during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Pirates10 months ago

Pirates Allow Nine Unanswered Runs as Pitching Collapses Late

PITTSBURGH—The Pirates fell 9-5 to the Giants in extra innings on Wednesday night, allowing nine unanswered runs as San Francisco’s offense found its stride against Jared...