HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

Ron Cook: The David Bednar dilemma -- waste him or deal him

Another loss Sunday, this one 8-4 in 10 innings to the San Francisco Giants, completing a miserable weekend at PNC Park. That makes 44 losses in the past 65 games. The worst extended run in franchise history since the early-1950s continues with no end in sight. We're talking about a…

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023

Pirates’ bats stifled by late recall in Dodgers starter, drop third in a row to start road trip

LOS ANGELES– The Pirates didn’t face Clayton Kershaw, but they sure did their best to make the Dodgers’ Monday night starter resemble him.

Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2023

Air quality concerns delay Pirates game, cause tempers to flare between players, MLB

Baseball has often been described as a kids game.

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2023

Pittsburgh gamblers hoping for a big-Bucs payday

BET ON IT: Pirates in contention in woeful NL Central which would mean big profits for early backers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2023

Pirates balk their way to loss, Nathan Eovaldi tosses complete game for Rangers to set up rubber match

PITTSBURGH — Rich Hill was livid with a rarely-called first-inning balk. Turns out, his wouldn’t be the only one of the game.

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023

Ron Cook: Pirates ace Mitch Keller deserved better from his manager

I listened to Derek Shelton's patient explanation about why he took Mitch Keller out of Saturday's game against Arizona after six innings with the Pirates leading 3-2.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023

Decision to pull Mitch Keller backfires on Pirates in loss to Diamondbacks

PITTSBURGH — For the better part of this season, Mitch Keller has performed like an ace. Entering Saturday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park, he had put together back-to-back starts totaling 16 scoreless innings, with one walk and 21 strikeouts during the stretch.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023

Look: Pirates Manager Drops More F-Bombs in One Minute Than You Can Possibly Imagine

Pittsburgh’s much-anticipated series against the Rays has gone decidedly sideways.

Sports Illustrated · May 4, 2023

Pirates manager Derek Shelton interrupted opponent’s windup to furiously argue with the umps

Derek Shelton was absolutely heated at the umps here.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2023

Pirates’ Winning Record Fueled by ‘Good Vibes’ and Spinning Pitching Staff

Though Pittsburgh has become known for its amusing clubhouse celebrations, there’s more behind its winning record this season.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2023