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• Spencer Strider is the Braves 2025 Roberto Clemente Award nominee

Today, the Atlanta Braves and MLB have announced that Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider is Atlanta’s nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award. The award is named in honor of Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente and recognizes a player who, “best represents the game through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive […]...2025
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• How’s Andrew Heaney Doing for Dodgers Since Signing Minor League Deal?

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed veteran Andrew Heaney to a minor league deal earlier this month, many eyebrows around the baseball world were raised. The 34-year-old southpaw was tossing a 5.39 ERA across 26 appearances with the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, but has looked sharp in his two outings in Triple-A thus far. More […]...2025
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• Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (September 15-17): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (85-64) were victorious in their series against the Rays at Wrigley Field this weekend and are getting very close to clinching a playoff spot. They now prepare to head out on their final road trip of the season, beginning with a thre-game set against the Pirates starting Monday. The Pirates (65-85) went 12-4 … The post Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (September 15...2025
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• Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Thread

The Nationals have been pretty lifeless in these unusually early games this season. They will hope to change that this afternoon. It will be an early start today as they look to win a rubber match with the Pirates and continue their strong September. There are a couple changes to the lineup. Yesterday’s bobblehead boy, […]...2025
• 200 K’s Plus

Paul Skenes continues to show his pitching and strikeout abilities in his second year with the Pirates, again striking out 200-plus batters. He’s a force to be reckoned with. Here’s the wording from the back of his Topps Now card: Flamethrower Paul Skenes continues to show no signs of a sophomore slump, joining Pittsburgh Pirates … Continue reading 200 K’s Plus...2025
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• Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Thread

After a comeback win led by the youngsters last night, the Nats will look to secure a series win. It was very nice to see Dylan Crews and Brady House homer last night. Hopefully they can use this as a springboard for the rest of the season. The lineup will be very similar to last […]...2025
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• Tanner Schobel Leaned On His Teammates During An Early Test In His Career
St. Paul – Few things have been able to keep Minnesota Twins infield prospect Tanner Schobel off the diamond. But in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis on June 14, Schobel took a pitch from Sean Sullivan a bit too far inside and suffered a fractured right forearm....2025
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• Dodgers’ Will Smith Has Bone Bruise in Hand, Will Likely Be Impacted Rest of Season

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Will Smith is dealing with a bone bruise in his right hand. The catcher sustained the injury in Wednesday’s loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates when he was hit by a foul ball directly on his hand. More news: Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow Has Back Tightness, Says Dave Roberts Roberts […]...2025
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• Dodgers Notes: Will Smith Injury, Shohei Ohtani Illness, Teoscar Hernandez Called Out

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-0, on Wednesday and fell to 78-61 on the year. They will look to avoid the sweep on Thursday with southpaw Blake Snell on the mound against MLB’s current ERA leader, right-hander Paul Skenes. To make matters worse, All-Star catcher Will Smith suffered a hand injury […]...2025
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• Dodgers Reveal Will Smith’s Injury After Exiting Wednesday’s Game

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher Will Smith was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the top of the third inning. Read more: Dodgers’ Will Smith Exits Wednesday’s Game vs Pirates With Apparent Hand Injury The Dodgers announced that Smith left the game with a right hand contusion. Smith suffered the injury when […]...2025
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• Dodgers’ Will Smith Exits Wednesday’s Game vs Pirates With Apparent Hand Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher has exited Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an apparent hand injury. Smith took a foul ball off his hand in the bottom of the second inning. He was replaced by catcher Dalton Rushing as a pinch hitter in the top of the third. More news: Dave Roberts Reveals […]...2025
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• Contra Protocol
Willson Contreras of the Cardinals pulled a six-game suspension from MLB after his actions toward an umpire after an ejection Monday night: Contreras was ejected during the bottom of the seventh inning of the Cardinals’ 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night after he was called out on strikes. Contreras felt that an […]...2025
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• Game Thread #120: Milwaukee Brewers (75-44) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (51-70)

As Milwaukee continues its electrifying run, today’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates could mark the team’s fourth straight series sweep. Brandon Woodruff is today’s starter, making his seventh start on the season. He’s been impeccable with a 2.29 ERA and a gaudy 45 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings. His return from injury has not only […]...2025
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• Keaschall Returns From IL - August 6, 2025
Luke Keaschall, 2B, Minnesota Twins Keaschall returned from the IL with a bang, going 2-4 with R, HR, 3 RBI on three hard hit balls. You're seriously not ready for how good Luke Keaschall is. I'm all in. In 2024, Keaschall was the only affiliated minor leaguer with at least 100 at bats to strike out less than 18% of the time, walk greater than 10% of the time, have a swinging strike rate below 8%,...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: August 4

One year ago today, even Twins players Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis cannot believe the awful team they’re facing, as another loss and series sweep dropped the White Sox 60 games below .500. | Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images 60 games under .500 — with eight weeks still to play! 1911 Here’s a weird record and distinction for you: Lee Tannehill not only is the only shortstop in ...2025
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• Pirates 9, Rockies 5: Better to have fought and lost than never fought at all

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images It was a weird game, but the Rockies weren’t able to come back today The Colorado Rockies made things interesting today, but it wasn’t quite enough to complete the sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates. That said, they’ve still won three of their five series out of the break. Bradley Blalock struggled in the first two innings, and the Rockies just weren’t abl...2025
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• SATCHEL & THE BLACK BARONS LEDGER, REMEMBERING TWO REBELS

In this post I cover a couple former Montgomery players, recently passed away, who had very unusual moments in MLB, as well as one of the most interesting books I discovered in my recent studies. Satchel Paige is an iconic figure, one who I encountered on many occasions in my research, this book offered some unique info on the legendary hurler's time with the Birmingham Black Barons, as well...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 12

Borowy chalks up another one. A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Hank Borowy* chalks up another one and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold o...2025
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• This Day in MLB History: Freddie Freeman signs with the Dodgers

Photo by John McCoy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The official end of the Freddie Freeman era in Atlanta MLB History 1900: Ban Johnson announces that an American League team will be placed in Chicago to ensure the stability of the league. In an agreement with National League officials, the AL club will be placed on the south side of the city and will be called the Chicago White Stocking...2025
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• Vanessa Hudgens kisses MLB boyfriend Cole Tucker on vacation

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker kisses girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens during a recent getaway. Vanessa Hudgens and boyfriend Cole Tucker are in vacation mode. Earlier this week, the “Tick, Tick… Boom!” actress, 32, shared a collection of Instagram shots from her recent Antigua getaway with the Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop, 25, including the moment the couple kissed......2021
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• Former MLB player Otis Nixon reported missing by police in Georgia
Former Major League Baseball outfielder Otis Nixon has been reported as missing by police in Woodstock, Ga. According to WSB-TV 2 in Atlanta, Ga., police said Nixon was on his way out the door Saturday morning to play golf but never arrived at the course for his scheduled tee time.Nixon is famous for robbing Pittsburgh Pirates’ Andy Van Slyke from hitting a home run back in 1992, thus preserving a...2017
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• Big Man, Big Personality: The Oral History of David Ortiz's MLB Adventure
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• Royals Rout Sends 'Crazy' World Series Spinning into Game 7 Wednesday Night
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"Kavan Markwood, the 20-year-old who slipped off a railing during the seventh inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs Wednesday night, is awake and alert, according to Jennifer Phillips, who is organizing a fundraiser for the fan."

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"Roberto Clemente Day and honoring the Pittsburgh Pirates legend"

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"A four-run seventh helped propel the Atlanta Braves to a 5-2 come-from-behind win over the Pittsburgh Pirates."

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"Entering the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday evening in […] Yankees stun Pirates on Aaron Judge’s 60th home run, Giancarlo Stanton grand slam - Yanks Go Yard - Yanks Go Yard - NY Yankees News, Rumors & Fan Community"

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"The San Diego Padres are acquiring second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources told ESPN."

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"The Major League Baseball Players Association has now filed a second grievance proceeding against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports (subscription link)."

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"A few years later, the right-handed pitcher was selected Number 1 overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he eventually found his way back to the team that originally drafted him."

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"The San Francisco Giants have agreed to acquire former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to multiple reports."

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"Gerrit Cole worked six effective innings Monday night while the Pittsburgh Pirates put together big offensive outbursts early and late to emerge with their 10th victory in 13 games, a 10-3 decision over the San Francisco Giants."

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"During a Pittsburgh Pirates spring training game Saturday in Kissimmee, Florida, one fan put on his Superman cape and saved the day."

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"As Robert Pace of FOX Sports explained, NL Central foes the Pittsburgh Pirates, St."

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"Kershaw got the majority of first-place votes to finish ahead of Miami's Giancarlo Stanton and Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen."

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• Colorado Rockies claim Roansy Contreras

This afternoon, the Colorado Rockies announced that they have claimed RHP Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. The 25-year-old native of the Dominican Republic signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent in July. 2016. In January of 2021, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, and in June of that […]...2025
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 112 thread: Eric Lauer vs. Tanner Gordon

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Gordon looks to rebound against the first place Blue Jays Reminder that Purple Row will be going dark temporarily at 3 pm MT (5 pm ET) as we migrate the site to a new platform. As a result, there will be no game recap today. You should be able to comment on this game thread as normal, and all comments will migrate in time to the new platform. Starting on...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: August 4
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 110 thread: Paul Skenes vs Austin Gomber

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Rockies gun for a series win versus one of baseball’s best starting pitchers. Is there a little LoDo magic left after last night? I don’t think anyone expected last night’s ballgame to become an all-time Coors Field classic after the Rockies went down by nine runs in the first inning, but a late-night win in LoDo has the Rockies pushing for their third ho...2025
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• Rockies 17, Pirates 16: A Coors Classic

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images LOLLLLL WHAT Dog. Lol. What a game. The Rockies faced a nine-run deficit. They allowed 18 hits. Four of their five pitchers allowed runs. And they won. Fire on the mountain I won’t lie to you, fans - this was about as brutal a start to a game as any I’ve ever seen. Antonio Senzatela was completely overmatched from the jump. Pittsburgh jumped all ov...2025
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• Pirates take yet another PR hit for mishandling David Bednar trade

The Pittsburgh Pirates brutally fumbled the 2025 trade deadline....2025
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 109 thread: Andrew Heaney vs Antonio Senzatela

Lexi Thompson-Imagn Images A new-look bullpen will try to back up Senza against the buccos Fresh off of one of the nuttier trade deadlines in recent history, the Colorado Rockies head back to work as they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first of a three-game set. Andrew Heaney (5-9, 4.79 ERA) will get the start for the Buccos. His last two starts have shown just how unpredictable the g...2025
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• The Royals are counting on their pitching development

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The pitchers the Royals acquired at the trade deadline all have potential that they haven’t quite tapped into yet. Can the Royals pitching coaches help them take the next step? The Kansas City Royals this season have received great performances from most of their starting pitchers. Cole Ragans may have struggled, but Seth Lugo and Micha...2025
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• Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (47-62) at Colorado Rockies (28-80)

8-1-2025 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X Well, the 2025 trade deadline has come and gone, and the Pittsburgh Pirates look much different than they did just 24 hours ago. Ke’Bryan Hayes, Bailey Falter, Caleb Ferguson, David Bednar, Adam Frazier and technically Taylor Rogers are all out of the Pirates organization, while a slewContinue reading "Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (47-6...2025
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• Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (60-55) at Pittsburgh Pirates (49-66)

8-7-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After dropping 4 of 6 since the Trade Deadline, the Pirates are slumping in the standings and looking for any semblance of production heading down the stretch. Even with playoff baseball well in the rearview window, competitive ball can still be played, and what better opponent to turnContinue reading "Series Preview: Cincinnati Red...2025
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• The Rockies keep stumbling out of the gate

The Colorado Rockies spent last weekend on an exciting roller coaster of a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Rockies mounted three impressive comebacks, resulting in two victories and a close loss. Some of the most exciting victories in baseball are when a team can come from behind, erase a deficit, and celebrate a walk-off […]...2025
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• Keaschall Returns From IL - August 6, 2025
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 112 thread: Eric Lauer vs. Tanner Gordon
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• MLB Trade Deadline: 5 teams that improved, and 3 teams that left us confused

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images These are the teams that got better at the MLB trade deadline, and ones who didn’t do enough. The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline is in the books. Of course, now you want to know who the winners and losers were. It is often tough to grade baseball trades, given that some of the players moved at the Deadline might not contribute for a few more years. So what we will do to...2025
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• MLB Trade Deadline day rumors involving Yankees, Padres, and more

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s deadline day. Here’s the latest rumors about the trades that could go down across MLB. Welcome to Major League Baseball’s deadline day. Teams have until 6 p.m. Eastern today to finalize trades for players on 40-man rosters, ahead of the late-season run to the playoffs. While there are still hours remaining, two of the major names o...2025
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• Guardians 5, Rockies 0: Offense disappears in Cleveland

David Richard-Imagn Images The Guardians bullpen shut down Colorado to win the series The Rockies struck out 10 times, were held to three hits, only managed to get one runner to second base and fell 5-0 in the series finale against Cleveland on Wednesday night. The game took exactly 120 minutes since Colorado’s bats were unable to get anything going and the loss marked the first time in Ro...2025
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• Six young stars are leading Brewers to breakout season

After falling 2–1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 24, the Milwaukee Brewers held a 25–28 record through the first 53 games of the season. Since the loss, the Brewers have flipped its season, winning 36 of its last 50 games and vaulting to the top of the National League standings....2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Expect Trent McDuffie to be paid sooner rather than later

Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Tuesday, July 22 The latest Ranking 2025 NFL rosters: Best projected starting lineups | ESPN 5. Kansas City Chiefs Biggest strength: Quarterback. I was tempted to pivot to wide receiver, but even after finishing eighth in QBR the past two seasons, Patrick Mahomes remains Kansas City’s best player. The two-time league MVP has led his t...2025
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• Padres should target Pirates Mitch Keller as rotation addition

Pittsburgh Pirates Mitch Keller | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Friars are expected to be active at the trade deadline. The San Diego Padres are rested and ready for the second half of the 2025 baseball season. Slowly, the starting rotation is getting healthy. The current order is Dylan Cease, Yu Darvish, Nick Pivetta, Randy Vasquez, and the fifth starter is still to be determined. ...2025
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• SATCHEL & THE BLACK BARONS LEDGER, REMEMBERING TWO REBELS
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• Dugan Darnell reflects on his first week in the big leagues

Dugan Darnell finally made it after a long and winding journey to the big leagues. The 28-year-old right-handed reliever made his MLB debut on August 1st against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and ended up getting the win in the crazy 17-16 comeback win. “I was just trying to stay in the moment, honestly,” Darnell said on […]...2025
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• Rockies 17, Pirates 16: A Coors Classic
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• MLB Trade Deadline: 5 teams that improved, and 3 teams that left us confused
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• MLB Trade Deadline day rumors involving Yankees, Padres, and more
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• MLB Week 16 Hot or Not: The week before the trade deadline

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates the hot run of his Toronto Blue Jays. | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Diamondbacks sell first, White Sox and Bucs surprise, and Jays gear up to buy Long-time, no-see! After a week off from our regularly-scheduled programming, the Hot or Not feature series is back. This recap covers the first full week back from the All-Star break from July 20-26. AL West Ho...2025
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• Jesse Chavez retires from baseball

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images One of the cult heroes from the 2021 World Series-winning squad finally rides off into the sunset On July 13, Jesse Chavez made his fourth appearance of the season for the Atlanta Braves, pitched two innings, gave up four runs and was designated for assignment shortly afterwards. It wasn’t the first time that it had happened to Chavez this season (and not...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Expect Trent McDuffie to be paid sooner rather than later
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• Series Preview: Detroit Tigers (60-40) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61)

7-21-2025 – By Drew Cagle – @_dcagle on X It’s hard to argue that the Pittsburgh Pirates have been in a lower spot than they are at the moment. A weekend series sweep at the hands of the lowly Chicago White Sox has spirits at a season-low on the North Shore. In come the American League-leadingContinue reading "Series Preview: Detroit Tigers (60-40) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-6...2025
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• Game Thread: White Sox at Pirates

Aaron Civale takes the mound again today, with the White Sox looking for the sweep. | Griffin Quinn/Getty Images South Siders have the chance to get the sweep on the road Happy Sunday, and what a good day for some White Sox baseball. Chicago has come out swinging against the Pittsburgh Pirates after the All-Star break, scoring 20 runs in their last two games. Will they continue the trend t...2025
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• Pirates Fan Saves Kid in the Stands from Getting Hit in the Face with Bat
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• Why the New York Mets Will Be Unstoppable in the Postseason
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• Here's Jake Arrieta's Son Pouring Champagne Down His Dad's Throat
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• Madison Bumgarner, Giants Flashing October Form Right Now
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• Reports: Pirates trade McCutchen to Giants
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• Jake Arrieta Breaks Record for Lowest ERA in 2nd Half of Season in MLB History
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• Benches Clear in Pirates-Reds Game After Tempers Flare in Beanball War
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• Legendary WWE Broadcaster Jim Ross Says He Wants to Call Games for the Pirates
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• A Speculative Starting Second Baseman? - June 4, 2025
Nick Gonzales, 2B, Pittsburgh Pirates Gonzales made his return from the IL and played in only his second game of the season. He went 1-3 with a K and one hard hit ball. With 2B being so desolate, I consider Gonzales a savvy pre-emptive add. He went 7 HR and 5 SB in 387 PA's last year, but it was only his second year in the bigs, and as a 26 year old, you can speculate that he should still be takin...2025
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• Old Gold Still Shines - May 29, 2025
Paul Goldschmidt, 1B (NYY) Goldschmidt continues to thrive in his first season in New York. He added two hits and a walk on Wednesday, including his 13th double, while scoring the only run of the game. Goldschmidt's power numbers are way down from his best years, but he is embracing his role as a table setter for the middle of the lineup. He is swinging at the highest rate of his career while whif...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 16, 2025

Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Have they tried turning the bats off and then on again? Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. and manager Matt Quatraro talk about a rough series opening against the New York Yankees. “You like to swing the bats a little bit better. Sometimes, you have to give credit to the opposing pitcher, too,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “...2025
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• BTB Friday Open Thread: Do all sports going on right now help with football not being here?

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images This is our open thread for Friday discussion. Welcome to our Friday open thread! Over the last few weeks we have been launching daily discussion prompts here on the blog and the purposes is obviously for the greatest community of Dallas Cowboys fans that there is to talk about matters relevant to the team. For the most part our prompts are related to the c...2025
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• Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep-February 22, 2025
Around the League Mets Starting Rotation Tylor Megill is reportedly ahead of other Mets pitchers. He is scheduled for three innings of live batting practice. The Mets are going with a six-man rotation to start the year. They have competition in camp for the rotation even with recently signed Frankie Montas on the shelf for 6-8 weeks. The final spot will come down to Griffin Canning, Paul Black...2025
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• It’s time to believe in Chandler Simpson

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images Could he be the center fielder of the future? When Hollywood adapts baseball to the big screen, some screenwriters tried to make the game as realistic as possible while others will present the game with supernatural elements to showcase just how otherworldly their participants actually are. In Twilight, as regularly re-emerges on social media, the vampires ...2025
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• 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects
A closer look at the Pirates' top fantasy baseball prospects. The post 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects appeared first on Pitcher List....2025
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• Oneil Cruz, 2022 Fantasy Outlook
Love that Oneil Cruz ended the year with the Pirates. Maybe this is a banana in the ol' tailpipe. Or rather a banana in the booty hole. Booty as in treasure stolen by Pirates and put in a "hole" in a lower deck--Ya know what? No need to explain, everyone says booty hole with only one thing in mind. A pirate ship's lower deck for treasure, where the peg boys hang out. So, maybe this banana in the b...2021
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• Fantasy Insights: Will Kevin Newman outperform Josh Bell for Pirates?
Eric Karabell's thoughts on the Pittsburgh Pirates' fantasy outlook for 2020: players he likes and doesn't, and storylines that could impact playing time and performances....2020
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• Getaway day: Are they for real? (Small sample size theater)
Three weeks into the Major League Baseball season and we’ve seen a little bit of everything. Bat flips, anger at said bat flips, position players pitching and Puig continuing to be our friend. Some players have gotten off to hot starts and some have uncharacteristically appeared lost. But baseball is a long, long (LONG, LONG) season and the first few weeks aren’t indicative of the future. And yet,...2019
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• Spencer Strider is the Braves 2025 Roberto Clemente Award nominee
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• Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (September 15-17): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
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• Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Thread
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• Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Thread

The Nats got knocked back down to reality the last couple games in Miami, but they have still had a strong start to September. They will look to keep that up against a Pirates team with good pitching but an abysmal offense. After getting the day off yesterday, James Wood is back in the lineup […]...2025
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• SATCHEL & THE BLACK BARONS LEDGER, REMEMBERING TWO REBELS
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• Game Thread #144: Milwaukee Brewers (88-55) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (64-79)

The Milwaukee Brewers have already picked up a (needed!) series victory on the road in Pittsburgh this weekend and restored a little more cushion to their now six-and-a-half-game division lead. A win this afternoon would be an extra little bonus. Today also features an intriguing pitching matchup between two of the game’s most exciting, flame-throwing […]...2025
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• How ‘Bout Them Buccos?
Every once in a while I’ll switch horses and write about baseball, my favorite sport as a kid. With fresh ideas about our Penguins scarcer than a 1943 steel wheat penny? This is one of those instances. To borrow a line from the immortal Harry Doyle in the celluloid hit, Major League, “in case you haven’t noticed” our Pittsburgh Pirates are playing some splendid baseball. Following on the heels on ...2025
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• Dave Roberts Reveals Why Shohei Ohtani Isn’t Pitching For Dodgers on Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers were set to have superstar Shohei Ohtani pitching on Wednesday in the second game of their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the team announced right-hander Emmet Sheehan as the starting pitcher. Although Ohtani is still batting leadoff as per usual, manager Dave Roberts revealed why Ohtani isn’t on the bump […]...2025
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• Shohei Ohtani Scratched as Dodgers’ Starting Pitcher, Emmet Sheehan Taking the Mound vs Pirates

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to get back on track following a disappointing 9-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. More news: Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim Provides Exciting Health Update Right-handed pitcher Shohei Ohtani was scheduled to take the mound for LA coming off his longest outing of the season. However, Emmet Sheehan is […]...2025
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• MLB Week 16 Hot or Not: The week before the trade deadline
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• AL powers among top potential landing spots for Pirates OF Oneil Cruz

Trade buzz for Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is growing louder, with the New York Yankees reportedly among the teams interested in him, per veteran MLB insider Jon Heyman....2025
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• 10 MLB trade candidates to watch as 2025 deadline approaches

Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images Here are 10 players who could be traded at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. With the Major League All-Star Game right around the corner, baseball is headed into the hottest stretch of the season. Because the MLB Trade Deadline follows shortly thereafter. Fortunes can be made in late July, not just for teams looking to bolster t...2025
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• Kansas City Royals: Cags, Cracks, and Clutch Decisions Ahead

Can the Royals bring the road momentum back home for a change? In this episode of Royals Rundown, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco break down the Kansas City Royals’ recent series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks and how it sets the stage for a pivotal stretch before the All-Star break. From Bobby Witt Jr. and Kris Bubic earning All-Star nods to Jack Caglianone’s rocky rookie stretch,...2025
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Cardinals series preview

Jeff Curry-Imagn Images What, YOU again? After not seeing the Cardinals for the first 77 games of 2025, now they’ll have seven games against them in a 13-game sequence. Thanks, schedule-makers. Hopefully this one works out better than the one last week. For more on the Cardinals, here’s Heather Simon, manager of our SB Nation Cardinals site Viva el Birdos, with a nod to the Fourth of July!...2025
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• Remembering Dave Parker, the Brewer All-Star who died on Saturday

RVR Photos-Imagn Images The Hall of Famer was 74 years old Dave Parker, the former MVP outfielder and recent Hall of Fame inductee, died on Saturday. He was 74, and had been battling Parkinson’s Disease for some time. Parker, who had one of the best nicknames in baseball history, the Cobra, is best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates and, later, the Cincinnati Reds. But late in ...2025
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• Braves News: Michael Petersen recalled, series split in New York, and more

Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The Atlanta Braves made a couple of moves before Thursday’s series finale in Queens. The club announced that right-hander Michael Petersen had been recalled to Atlanta and left-hander Austin Cox was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. The #Braves today recalled RHP Michael Petersen to Atlanta ...2025
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• Let’s check in on the Cubs and their NL Central rivals

The Cubs celebrate a walkoff and a series win against the Pirates | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The Cubs are in the middle of a seven-game stretch against division rivals. The Cubs maintained a 5½ game lead in the division over the weekend taking three of four from the Pirates, but now the real fun starts. The second place Brewers are heading to Wrigley Field for a three-game set, there...2025
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• Monday Rockpile: The Colorado Rockies are historically bad, but where is Dick Monfort?

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, June 2nd, 2025 There has never been a team quite like the 2025 Colorado Rockies. They are fundamentally broken on every level. The starting pitching has the highest ERA in the league by over a full point and the fewest strikeouts. The bullpen fares better, but was one of the more overworked units in baseball to...2025
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• ‘Superstars Just Aren’t Traded by Anyone’ – MLB Insider Shuts Down Paul Skenes’ Trade Rumors With Blunt Verdict
Paul Skenes has been mentioned in trade rumors amid the Pittsburgh Pirates' struggles, but an MLB Network insider recently squashed the speculation....2025
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