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Pirates enjoy long-awaited offensive outburst during route of Padres

PITTSBURGH — When the San Diego Padres clustered five hits and scored three runs in the top of the second inning on Tuesday night, it felt like another disastrous night looming for the Pirates.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023

Johan Oviedo immaculate, but Pirates unable to erase early deficit in loss to Rangers

PITTSBURGH — From the first pitch of Johan Oviedo’s last start, it was clear the Pirates right-hander meant business. Debuting a sinker after tinkering with it throughout spring, it didn’t take Oviedo long to show that he was intent on displaying a different version of himself.

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023

Pirates bullpen, defense come up short in loss to Diamondbacks, still searching for 1st series win in May

PITTSBURGH — A few hours before first pitch, Austin Hedges delivered a softly spoken message that was just audible enough for those in the clubhouse to hear.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023

After Pirates blow late lead, Ji Hwan Bae hits walk-off homer to help Pirates down Astros

PITTSBURGH — Who said the Pirates lost a leadoff hitter who’s blazing fast and can also hit homers?

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

Jason Mackey: Whether it's power or speed, replacing Oneil Cruz will be no small task for Pirates

The dream of a 30-30 or 40-40 season for Oneil Cruz isn't likely to become reality, unless he rejoins the Pirates later this season and goes on some sort of Mario Lemieux-level tear.

Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023

Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz has surgery on fractured ankle, will miss about 4 months

Oneil Cruz had surgery on his fractured left ankle at Allegheny General Hospital late Sunday night, the Pirates announced on Monday afternoon. They also projected the 24-year-old shortstop's timeline to return at four months, meaning Cruz won't return until after the All-Star break and well into August.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023

Young Pirates make difference in final game of season, a 5-3 win over Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — Prior to Wednesday’s season finale, which turned out to be a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, Pirates manager Derek Shelton admitted that he gets frustrated too, sometimes.

Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022

Three C's — Cruz, Castro and Contreras — steal show; Pirates complete sweep of Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — As Pirates players walked back and forth with plates of breakfast and others prepared for batting practice Wednesday morning, Oneil Cruz and Rodolfo Castro chatted quietly in one corner of the visiting clubhouse at Great American Ball Park. Wearing a set of gray headphones as he listened to…

Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022

Hard-throwing Luis Ortiz shines in MLB debut, as Pirates complete doubleheader sweep of Reds

CINCINNATI — It didn’t take Luis Ortiz long at all to show that he meant business, that his start Tuesday in the second game of a doubleheader against the Reds at Great American Ball Park was more than a token, late-season gesture, a reward for a job well done.

Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022

Home runs go Pirates’ way, as they open series with victory over Reds

CINCINNATI — A Bryse Wilson start defined by home runs certainly qualifies as a plausible premise, especially at Great American Ball Park. But the twist Monday against the Reds was that Wilson got to watch a couple balls sail over the fence and smile, instead of growing frustrated.

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022