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Paul Zeise: Either the Pirates or Ke'Bryan Hayes will be big winners with his new contract

The news of Ke’Bryan Hayes’ contract extension last week was met with a lot of approval from both Pirates fans and media alike. Hayes was given the largest contract in franchise history as he signed for eight years and $70 million.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2022

Zach Thompson struggles, Christian Yelich's grand slam the difference in Pirates loss

MILWAUKEE — Zach Thompson paced around the pitcher’s mound in the bottom of the fourth inning Monday, looking like a mechanic unable to get an engine running or a plumber unable to stop a leak.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2022

Pirates start slow, stage another late rally to top Nationals, 5-3

PITTSBURGH — Whether it’s the result of a shortened spring training or some unusually brisk temperatures for this time of year, the Pirates have made a habit out of slow starts and playing from behind during the first nine games of this season.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2022

Pirates Agree to Two-Year Contract With Bryan Reynolds

The All-Star starter in 2021 will make more than $13 million over the next two seasons.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 14, 2022

Cubs’ Alec Mills not scheduled to return for start vs. Rockies, Saturday pitcher TBD

Cubs reliever Michael Rucker threw 2 1⁄3 innings against the Pirates on Wednesday to keep the bullpen fresh.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2022

Ben Gamel, Ke’Bryan Hayes fuel offense as Pirates take win over Cubs

PITTSBURGH — Former red-bearded Pirate Colin Moran made a habit of homering in home openers, doing so in three straight seasons from 2018-2020. Perhaps the current red-bearded Pirate, outfielder Ben Gamel, can claim the next day as his.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2022

Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks tries to put 2021 behind him, loss to Pirates reminiscent of struggles

The right-hander allowed six runs in 3 2⁄3 innings against Pittsburgh.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2022

Pirates hold moment of silence for Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins

This was a classy move by the Pirates before their home opener on Tuesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2022

Sustained offense an issue for Pirates in home-opening loss to Cubs

PITTSBURGH — It would have been hard to script a better day for the return of baseball on the North Shore. Clear skies and a temperature of 66 degrees at game-time. An announced attendance of 34,418 that was both bigger than expected and enough to generate some legitimate buzz in…

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022

Cubs’ Drew Smyly shuts down Pirates; Seiya Suzuki homers twice in win

Smyly made his Cubs debut Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2022