DARK SECRETS: 43 - The Real Truth

Tigers-Pirates rained out; Alex Faedo to make MLB debut in doubleheader Wednesday

DETROIT — The Tigers’ series opener against the Pirates on Tuesday night was postponed because of inclement weather.

Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022

MLB Power Rankings: Angels Surge Behind Baseball’s Best Offense

For the first time in Mike Trout’s career, Los Angeles begins May in first place in the AL West.

Sports Illustrated · May 2, 2022

Joe Musgrove dominates, bullpen survives as Padres beat Pirates

PITTSBURGH — In his first trip back to this city he loved living in, which is where he has often said he really began to learn the art of pitching, Joe Musgrove was five days removed from throwing the first no-hitter in Padres history.

Tribune News Service · May 1, 2022

Andrew McCutchen sinks former team as Pirates fall to Brewers

PITTSBURGH — So much for Andrew McCutchen taking it easy on his former team.

Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022

Pirates find success with 'opener,' but fall flat in late innings in loss to Brewers

PITTSBURGH — The opening innings of games have been the Pirates’ bugaboo this season. Entering Wednesday night, the team had a combined 9.53 ERA in the first inning and a combined 9.00 ERA in the second. They’d allowed at least one run during one of the first two innings in…

Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022

Pirates bullpen can't contain Willy Adames, Brewers during in series-opening loss

PITTSBURGH — Mitch Keller endured a less-than-ideal start Tuesday but was able to steady himself and last. The Pirates bullpen, so solid this season, could not do the same, as Brewers shortstop Willy Adames enjoyed an incredible night.

Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022

Jason Mackey: Seven surprises the Pirates have provided thus far

CHICAGO — The most optimistic Pirates projections never had anywhere close to what the bullpen has done.

Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022

MLB Power Rankings: The Mariners Crack the Top 10

Seattle’s offense has it on the rise, while the White Sox and Braves suffered the steepest declines.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 25, 2022

Kevin Newman, Pirates rebound from historic loss by beating Cubs, 4-3, and taking four-game series

CHICAGO — Kevin Newman needed a rebound. So did the Pirates. They both found what they were looking for Sunday during Pittsburgh’s 4-3 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, one that helped the visitors secure a four-game series win.

Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022

Cubs come back to earth in 4-3 loss to Pirates

A day after their 21-0 rout, the Cubs squandered chances and struggled defensively, leading to a missed opportunity to split the four-game series with Pittsburgh.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 24, 2022