Ortiz goes through growing pain as reliever in Pirates loss

Growing pains are going to come with development. It is true for every player at every position, and it certainly applies when a transition is being made on the fly and while playing in major-league games.

Bryan Reynolds’ Homer Not Enough for Pirates in 3-2 Loss to Brewers

Bryan Reynolds connected on his third home run of the season, but it wasn’t enough for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 3-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on Wednesday night.

Brewers break through vs. Pirates, hang on for 3-2 win

William Contreras went 3-for-4 and Sal Frelick went 2-for-4 for the visiting Milwaukee Brewers, who held on to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday.

Pirates Unveil Wiz Khalifa Yinzerpalooza Bobblehead

The Pittsburgh Pirates have unveiled a mystery bobblehead for their annual Yinzerpalooza weekend. When the Pirates host the Philadelphia Phillies on July 20, the first 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a bobblehead of rap star Wiz Khalifa.

Game #25: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

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The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win.

Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Milwaukee Brewers today at beautiful PNC Park.

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Watch: Pirates prospect Paul Skenes' remarkable streak ends

Many fans wonder how long it will take before the Pirates call up the generational prospect.

Pirates GM Ben Cherington Talks Paul Skenes Development

PITTSBURH — Prized prospect Paul Skenes had another strong showing in his latest start with Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday afternoon. The 2023 first-overall pick was scored upon for the first time this season, but set career-highs in innings (4.1) and pitches (71).

Cherington: 'Balance' between planning, unleashing Jones, Skenes

There is always a fine line to walk when managing top prospects. Ben Cherington and the Pirates front office spent the offseason meticulously planning out the pathways for all of their prospects, but no plans are under larger microscopes than the ones in place for red-hot rookie Jared Jones and last year's top pick Paul Skenes.

Paul Skenes hopes MLB never adopts Automated Ball-Strike System

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Paul Skenes is expected to be one of the biggest names in pitching for years to come in MLB. Now, he’s revealed that he has some strong feelings about how balls and strikes are called.

Bailey Falter Rapidly Becoming a Different Pitcher

Bailey Falter’s career seemed to be, ahem, faltering. Sorry, but I couldn’t resist. The Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander struggled throughout much of spring training, allowing 14 runs in 16 innings.

Pirates Rookie Joins Select Group of Pitchers

On Monday, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Jared Jones joined a select group, striking out seven Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park. That made him the fourth pitcher to strike out seven batters in each of his first five career games since 1893.

Pirates Prospect Watch: Alessandro Ercolani Stars Again

Pirates’ minor league affiliates suffered through a brutal start to their new week of games, going 0-4 on Tuesday. Triple-A Indianapolis couldn’t complete

Andrew McCutchen, Pirates aim for 3 straight vs. Brewers

Manager Derek Shelton was looking for a spark when he moved veteran Andrew McCutchen to the leadoff spot at the start of the Pittsburgh Pirates' current four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Bucs Arghticles: Pirates can ‘breathe’ after series vs. Brewers

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Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Paul Skenes has 5 (!) pitches — and here’s his take on all of them (MLB.com)

We might not see a filthier strikeout for a long time (MLB.com)

Jason Mackey: How Monday’s win finally gave the Pirates — and their fans — a chance to ‘breathe’ (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

1st MVP poll of 2024 reveals two...

Falter sizzles again, finding value in simplicity with Bart behind plate

Bailey Falter isn't the type of pitcher who will overpower hitters with an upper-90s fastball and devastating breaking pitches a la Jared Jones.  He's

David Bednar Returning to Form When Pirates Need it Most

 To start the season, David Bednar didn’t look anything like the pitcher that was named a National League All-Star in back-to-back seasons. Through his first seven appearances, Bednar had a disastrous 13.50 ERA and blew three of his first four save opportunities.

Falter finds value in simplicity with Bart behind the plate

Bailey Falter isn't the type of pitcher who will overpower hitters with an upper 90s fastball and devastating breaking pitches a la Jared Jones.  He's

Bailey Falter pitches Pirates to victory over Brewers

Andrew McCutchen hit a leadoff homer in the first inning, Bailey Falter threw seven-plus effective frames and the host Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday.

McCutchen Hits Another Leadoff Homer, Falter Dazzles as Pirates Beat Brewers 2-1

  Andrew McCutchen hit a leadoff home run for the second-straight game and Bailey Falter pitched into the eighth inning for the first time in his career

Watch: Brewers pitcher had brutal first career pitch in Majors

Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers made his Major League debut on Tuesday night and he found out very quickly that pitching in the big league is very different from the minor leagues.