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.
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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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. ETLocation: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
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The Pirates continue their road trip, traveling out west to face the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
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Don’t troll in your comments; create conversation rather than...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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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...
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.
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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Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Friday, July 26, 2024.
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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.
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.
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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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, 2024Celestino, 25, has MLB experience in two different seasons, both coming...
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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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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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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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.