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Pirates Unravel in Sixth, Fall 4-3 to Diamondbacks

The Pittsburgh Pirates had an early three-run lead but the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 4-3 win at Chase Field on Friday night. Andrew McCutchen put the Pirates (52-51) ahead 3-0 in the second inning after driving in Joey Bart with a double.

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Diamondbacks keep hot stretch going by edging Pirates

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch to help the Arizona Diamondbacks notch a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night at Phoenix.

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Game #103: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are out west against the defending NL champion Arizona Diamondbacks.

Pittsburgh Pirates, vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, July 26, 2024, 9:40 p.m. ET

Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ

Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, AT&T Sports Network

The Pirates continue their road trip, traveling out west to face the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

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Pirates Draft Signings: OF Will Taylor, Four Others Ink Deals

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to roll right along in announcing their 2024 draft singings. On Friday, five more draft picks signed, including outfielder Will Taylor from Clemson University.

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Pirates Interest in Another Marlin Portends Possible Blockbuster Trade

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are scouting Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz. This comes on the heels of news that the Pirates have shown interest in another Marlins outfielder, Jazz Chisholm Jr.

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Pirates designate LHP for assignment again as part of shuffle

He has logged 31 1/3 innings for the Pirates between two stints this year, allowing 4.02 earned runs per nine. His 54.3 percent ground ball rate is quite strong, but both his 12.3 percent strikeout rate and 10.1 percent walk are subpar.

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Pirates Place Bryan Reynolds on Bereavement List, Recall Ji Hwan Bae in Slew of Roster Moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds on the bereavement list on Thursday. Reynolds will miss a minimum of two games with his first chance to return being Sunday.

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Pirates Tabbed Potential Landing Spot for Former All-Star Yandy Díaz

Most of the conversation surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates leading up to the trade deadline has been regarding outfielders, but general manager Ben Cherington could seek to upgrade the offense in other areas.

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Report: Pirates eyeing potential trade with Marlins

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The Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins could be partners for the trade deadline.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are just a few days away from the MLB Trade Deadline and they could look to be buyers as they sit a few games above .500 towards the end of July.

The Pirates are in need of another bat or two, and the Miami Marlins represent one of the few sellers on the market.

The Athletic insider Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Pirates are keeping an eye on...

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National Analysts Propose Potential Pirates Trades

It’s that time of year where speculation swirls around the baseball world, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle of some of the conversation. The Major League Baseball trade deadline is a few days away.

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Pirates Minor League Report: Dominant Pitching Across System

Pirates’ affiliates picked up two wins on Wednesday, with young pitching prospects like Mike Burrows, Po-Yu Chen, Dominic Perachi and Carlson Reed flashing their ability at each level of the system.

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Bucs Arghticles: Pirates inching closer towards trade deadline

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Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Friday, July 26, 2024.

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Pirates Could Add To Offense By Dealing From Pitching Depth (MLB Trade Rumors)

‘Lots of shades of gray’: Pirates will weigh value of dealing top prospects at trade deadline (TribLIVE)

U mad, bro?: Pirates fans are still inflamed about the lineup ruining Paul Skenes’ start on Tuesday (TribLIVE)

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Wild-card hopefuls begin series as Pirates visit D-backs

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a chance to end their eight-year postseason drought with just 60 games left in the regular season. The red-hot Pirates continue their push when they battle the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at Phoenix.

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Pirates All-Star to Miss Crucial Series in Arizona

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds has been placed on the bereavement list before their upcoming series in Arizona. The Pirates and Diamondbacks are idle on Thursday and will play three games at Chase Field beginning on Friday.

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Pirates Draft Signings: Comp Pick Levi Sterling Headlines Three More Deals

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced three more signings from their 2024 draft class, including right-handed pitcher Levi Sterling. Sterling was selected by the Pirates with the 37th pick in the Compensation Round A out of Notre Dame High School in California.

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Pirates trade minor league OF Gilberto Celestino to the Chicago Cubs

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Per the transaction log.

Per the transaction log the Pirates have traded Minor League outfielder Gilberto Celestino to the Chicago Cubs. Per Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette the return is cash considerations from Chicago.

The Pirates' return for Celestino is cash considerations, per source https://t.co/kJPCOXAw8m

— Andrew Destin (@AndrewDestin1) July 25, 2024

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Rumor: Pirates in on White Sox Outfielder; Why They Should and Shouldn’t

The Pittsburgh Pirates are rumored to be making a pitch for well-traveled Chicago White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham. If the Pirates successfully pull off a deal for Pham, they would be the ninth stop for the 11-year veteran.

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Pirates star Paul Skenes embarking on greatest rookie season in Pittsburgh sports history

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Skenes owns a 1.93 ERA in 74.2 innings.

Tuesday was the worst loss of the Pittsburgh Pirates season. It isn’t close. Coming off a 2-1 victory thanks to a Nick Gonzales late-inning hit, the Pirates sent the best pitcher in baseball to the mound, riding a streak of winning nine of their last 11.

If I had told you Paul Skenes would pitch the most efficient game of his career and return to the mound for the 9th, you would have said the Pirates are...

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MLB Power Rankings: Pirates rising after going above .500?

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are 52-50. Where does that put them in the latest MLB power rankings?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are celebrating after winning their series against the St. Louis Cardinals and staying above .500 for what feels like the first time in forever in late July.

With the Pirates in contention for a Wild Card berth in the National League, let’s take a look at where they are ranked in power rankings across the internet:

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Would Pirates Deal from Back of Bullpen?

One of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ unquestioned strengths is the backend of their bullpen. David Bednar is an elite closer, evidenced by being selected to the All-Star Game in 2022 and 2023 and tying for the National League lead with 39 saves a year ago.

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