Joe Starkey: Interesting Pirates bound for 74 wins It's time to take the Pirates somewhat seriously again — and kudos to them on a perfectly executed tank job. Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023
Jason Mackey: Working through the Pirates' path forward with Bryan Reynolds SAN DIEGO — Bryan Reynolds remains under contractual control through the 2025 season, but it's hard to see him remaining a Pirate for that long. Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022
Cardinals' Nolan Arenado, rookie Brendan Donovan win Gold Gloves ST. LOUIS — In his first year as a big-leaguer, rookie Brendan Donovan on Tuesday was awarded the utility Gold Glove in the first year that the award has been handed out. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Nov 2, 2022
Pirates fall to Cubs in game full of oddities PITTSBURGH — Everything about Thursday night’s Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs felt a little off. Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022
Johan Oviedo shines, offense stays hot, and Pirates open doubleheader with victory over Reds CINCINNATI — When the Pirates acquired Johan Oviedo as part of the Jose Quintana-Chris Stratton trade, there was an acknowledged need to be patient. General manager Ben Cherington and manager Derek Shelton also told anyone who asked about the gigantic right-hander that they viewed him as a capable major league… Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022
Pirates-Mets game postponed for inclement weather; doubleheader coming Wednesday PITTSBURGH — The Pirates and Mets were supposed to celebrate Labor Day together at PNC Park on Monday, opening a three-game series in the afternoon for the enjoyment of all those with a day off work. Tribune News Service · Sep 5, 2022
Johan Oviedo shows signs in (short) first start with Pirates; offense again quiet PITTSBURGH — Friday’s game featured plenty of what the Pirates have seen this season: an inability to generate offense. The hope for the rest of the season and into 2023 should be focused more on the brief glimpses they saw against the Blue Jays at PNC Park. Tribune News Service · Sep 3, 2022
Defensive miscues, ugly 7th inning doom Pirates in loss to Brewers MILWAUKEE — The Pirates saw a one-run lead dissolve Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers without allowing an earned run. Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022
Joe Starkey: Mitch Keller and Ke'Bryan Hayes ... where are they headed? Last Friday, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said the quiet part out loud: "I think we are at a moment in time that progress should not be measured entirely by wins and losses." Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022
MLB Power Rankings: Cleveland Secures Road Trip Wins To Move Up the Rankings The Guardians surge with wins on the road, while the Dodgers remain in the first spot despite their win streak being snapped by the Royals. Sports Illustrated · Aug 15, 2022
Lopsided 7th inning dooms Pirates in 9-3 loss to Diamondbacks PHOENIX — Teams don’t win many games when they allow seven runs in an inning. Tribune News Service · Aug 11, 2022
Walk-off wild pitch gives Pirates sweep over Brewers PITTSBURGH — The Pirates’ messaging over this season has been consistent. They’re certain they’ve improved throughout the year, and they have a stat to tell you why. Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022
Bryan Reynolds walk-off homer carries Pirates to roller-coaster win over Brewers PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates promised roster changes after the trade deadline. Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022
Adam Bittner: Why Juan Soto to the Pirates may not be as ludicrous as it seems PITTSBURGH — The Juan Soto sweepstakes have resonated very little locally for obvious reasons. The star outfielder just turned down a nearly half-billion dollar offer from the Washington Nationals last week. So, in the context of the Pirates' penny-pinching ownership, a sign-and-trade situation in which the club gives him more… Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jul 21, 2022 Joe Starkey: Pirates need increased positive signs in season's second half Yes, I'm still predicting the Pirates to win the World Series in 2027.
Tribune News Service · Jul 10, 2022 Pirates belt four homers as they outlast Brewers to take series MILWAUKEE — Chi Chi Gonzalez looked down at the ground, shook his head out of frustration, and the Brewers reliever mouthed a couple words that … well, weren’t exactly family friendly. Another Pirates home run had sailed over the fence, this one a three-run shot from former Brewer Daniel Vogelbach,…
Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2022 Pirates crushed by powerful Yankees, 16-0 PITTSBURGH -- For 13 innings this weekend, the Pirates stood toe-to-toe with the New York Yankees, the current top class of MLB. On Tuesday, the Pirates showed up and outhomered the Bronx Bombers en route to a victory. On Wednesday, in the finale of the short two-game series between the…
Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2022 Mike Persak: What we think we know about the Pirates at the season's (almost) halfway point The Pirates are almost halfway done with their season. That unofficially important mark will come Wednesday, when they wrap up a two-game set against the best team in baseball, the New York Yankees.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022 Pirates again see game shift late, continuing frustrating road trip WASHINGTON — This road trip has been nothing short of brutal for the Pirates. A 10-inning loss at Tropicana Field on Friday. Then blowing a 5-3 lead and watching the Tampa Bay Rays walk it off against David Bednar a day later.
Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022 Pirates earn 10-inning, walkoff win over Cubs, but there's concern over Ke'Bryan Hayes PITTSBURGH — Michael Chavis had one loud hit that prevented a Pirates loss — a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning. A softer hit from Chavis in the bottom of the 10th brought home a walkoff win.
Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022 Pirates impress again in 7-1 win over Cubs PITTSBURGH — It’s begun to feel like the Pirates, and especially their young players, are trying to outdo one another lately.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022 Cubs rookie Caleb Kilian again battles command in loss to Pirates Kilian allowed seven runs, five earned, in 2 1⁄3 innings against the Pirates on Monday at PNC Park.
Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022 Disastrous seventh inning sends Pirates to another loss in Atlanta ATLANTA — It genuinely felt like this time might be different for the Pirates.
Tribune News Service · Jun 5, 2022 It’s another rookie romp, as Pirates take series with 3-0 victory Sunday over Diamondbacks PITTSBURGH — Cal Mitchell rounded first base and pumped his fist, the emotion of the moment evident. The 23-year-old outfielder emphatically clapped his hands as he crossed home plate. In the dugout, good friend, former roommate and Saturday’s hero, Jack Suwinski, was there waiting for Mitchell after his first MLB…
Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022 Pirates nearly rally late, but five Diamondbacks homers bring reality check in 8-6 loss PITTSBURGH — All good things must come to an end.