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Pirates farm report for April 28, 2024: Termarr Johnson, Jack Brannigan homer as Grasshoppers win series finale
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-12) and Omaha (Royals) had their doubleheader rained out. A makeup date was not announced. Next: Tuesday vs. Buffalo (Blue Jays), 6:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 5-15) was swept in a six-game series by Akron (Guardians) after a 6-5 loss. It was the first time Altoona has lost all...
Pirates bats give Jared Jones little help in loss to Giants
Starting pitcher Jared Jones stood up to adversity and — without exhibiting his best stuff on the mound — gave his team a chance to win. Rowdy Tellez snapped out of a monthlong slump by ripping his first two doubles of the season and — with a veteran’s wisdom —...
Injured Pirates pitchers Marco Gonzales, Ryan Borucki plan to get 2nd medical opinions while team is in California
While the Pittsburgh Pirates are in California this week to play the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s, injured pitchers Marco Gonzales and Ryan Borucki will meet with new doctors there to get further information on their situations, general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday. Gonzales, who has made three starts...
Weather postponements in Triple-A might delay catcher Yasmani Grandal’s return to Pirates
Three days of weather-related postponements in Omaha might delay catcher Yasmani Grandal’s return to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ active roster. Grandal, a 12-year veteran, hasn’t played with the Pirates this season and has been on a rehab assignment in Triple-A Indianapolis while recovering from plantar fasciitis in his left foot. He...
Bryan Reynolds, Ke’Bryan Hayes hit back-to-back homers in 10th as Pirates top Giants
The Pittsburgh Pirates got back-to-back home runs from Bryan Reynolds and Ke’Bryan Hayes for a three-run lead in the top of the 10th inning, then held their breath to see whether their closer could hold it. After giving up a two-run homer, David Bednar recorded three strikeouts to help the...
Pirates farm report for April 27, 2024: Charles McAdoo homers in Greensboro loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-12) and Omaha (Royals) were rained out. A makeup date was not announced. Next: Sunday at Omaha (Royals), doubleheader, 1:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 5-14) gave up a run in the eighth and another in the ninth to lose 5-4 to Akron (Guardians). RHP Eddy Yean (1-1, 2.92) gave...
Fire hits Pirates store at PNC Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ merchandise store at PNC Park on the city’s North Shore caught fire Friday night as the Pirates were getting ready to play in San Francisco, public safety officials said. Pittsburgh firefighters brought the fire at the Fanatics Pirates Clubhouse Store on Federal Street under control within 20...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Here’s how the Pirates can maximize profits with Paul Skenes
With phenom flamethrower Paul Skenes likely to join the Pittsburgh Pirates in mid-May or a bit later, it’s time to map out the game plan for Skenes’ first MLB start. It will definitely take place at PNC Park. The Pirates aren’t dumb when it comes to matters of profit. There’s...
Position of paradox: Pirates have decisions to make at catcher when Yasmani Grandal returns
The catcher position has been a paradox for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The defensive whiz who won the starting job last year is out for the season after injuring his elbow swinging a bat. The two-time All-Star brought in for veteran leadership has been sidelined since spring training. The backup brought...
Pirates farm report for April 26, 2024: 5 Bradenton pitchers combine on 5-hit shutout
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-12) and Omaha (Royals) were rained out. The game will be played as a part of a doubelheader at 1:05 p.m. Sunday. Next: Saturday at Omaha (Royals), 7:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 5-13) hit only six singles in a 6-2 loss to Akron (Guardians). RF Jase Bowen (.167) went...
Patrick Bailey hits 3-run home run off David Bednar to give Giants walk-off win over Pirates
A scoreless game came down to the 2023 National League saves leaders pitching the ninth inning, and San Francisco’s Camilo Doval escaped a bases-loaded jam against the Pittsburgh Pirates. David Bednar wasn’t as fortunate. Patrick Bailey hit a three-run home run to lift the Giants to a 3-0 walk-off win...
Pirates call up pitcher Kyle Nicolas
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a roster move to shake up their bullpen Friday, recalling right-hander Kyle Nicolas and optioning Ryder Ryan to Triple-A Indianapolis. Nicolas appeared in four games for the Pirates last season, allowing seven runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts and four walks in 5 ⅓ innings....
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: The Pirates’ .500 play is raising flags, just not the Jolly Roger
The Pittsburgh Pirates are raising flags. Not enough of them are the Jolly Roger. The Pirates (13-13) won nine of their first 11 games (including five consecutive), lost nine of their next 11 (including six consecutive) then split a four-game series with the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. That’s the very...
Pirates farm report for April 25, 2024: Jake Lamb hits 3rd homer for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-12) lost 5-4 to Omaha (Royals). CF Matt Gorski (.250) hit an RBI triple and scored on an error as Indy scored twice in the top of the ninth to take a 4-2 lead. LHP Geronimo Franzua (1-1, 7.84) gave up three runs in the bottom of the...
Late-game bullpen struggles sink Pirates, who settle for series split with Milwaukee
The Pittsburgh Pirates let an opportunity to take three of four games from the Milwaukee Brewers slip through their fingers Thursday, falling 7-5 at PNC Park because of a late-game bullpen meltdown and a shaky start by Mitch Keller. Aroldis Chapman (0-2, 6.75 ERA) was charged with the loss and...
U mad, bro?: Pens fans fed up with Mike Sullivan; Pirates fans peeved over pitch counts; loud Kenny Pickett loyalists
At the time of this post, the Steelers haven’t made their first-round pick in the NFL Draft. So no one in Pittsburgh can be angry about that. Yet. Check back here next week. However, we do have Pitt fans prickly about Kenny Pickett, Penguins fans piping up about missing the...
Pirates farm report for April 24, 2024: Indy’s Nick Gonzales hits 2nd homer
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-11) defeated Omaha (Royals), 7-4. RHP Paul Skenes (0.53) went 4⅓ innings, allowing two runs (one earned) and five hits with seven strikeouts. 2B Nick Gonzales (.402) went 3 for 5 with two singles, his second home run of the season and two RBIs. SS Liover Peguero (.291)...
Pirates come up empty in 9th, as Brewers take advantage of mishaps in win
The Milwaukee Brewers took advantage of mishaps by the Pittsburgh Pirates to take a three-run lead, then nearly let it slip away in similar fashion in the final inning. The Brewers scored three runs in the third inning after reaching base on an error, one hit, two walks and two...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington doing balancing act with management of Paul Skenes, Jared Jones
When it comes to pitch counts and innings management, Ben Cherington is doing a balancing act between having open lines of communication and keeping the Pittsburgh Pirates’ plans close to the vest. The Pirates general manager on Wednesday afternoon addressed two hot-button topics surrounding the team: the pitch count of...
Paul Skenes’ scoreless streak ends at 14 innings as Pirates prospect records 7 strikeouts
Pittsburgh Pirates top pitching prospect Paul Skenes saw his scoreless streak end at 14 innings when he allowed his first runs of the season Wednesday afternoon at Omaha. Skenes had seven strikeouts and hit season highs by throwing 71 pitches in 4 1/3 innings in his fifth start for Triple-A...
Pirates closer David Bednar gets green light, finds groove to earn 2nd consecutive save
David Bednar had pitched the previous two games, so the Pittsburgh Pirates wanted to be careful before deciding whether the two-time All-Star closer was available for the ninth inning Tuesday night. Pirates manager Derek Shelton believed Bednar reported to PNC Park with the mindset that he wanted to pitch, so...
Pirates farm report for April 23, 2024: Veteran 1B Jake Lamb hitting .400 for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 11-11) lost 7-4 to Omaha (Royals). 1B Jake Lamb (.400) went 3 for 3 with two singles, a double, a walk and an RBI. 2B Nick Gonzales (.390) went 2 for 4 with two singles, a walk and a strikeout. CF Ji Hwan Bae (.429) finished 1 for...
Andrew McCutchen’s leadoff homer, Bailey Falter’s strong start lead Pirates past Brewers
After six games of scuffling, the Pittsburgh Pirates found a winning combination that worked for the second consecutive game: A leadoff home run and a quality start. Andrew McCutchen homered for the second consecutive game, and lefty Bailey Falter matched a career best with eight strikeouts over seven innings as...
Pirates put Andrew McCutchen at leadoff for a spark to end skid
With the Pittsburgh Pirates struggling offensively amid a six-game losing streak, manager Derek Shelton turned to a trusted veteran bat in search of a spark at the leadoff spot in the lineup. Andrew McCutchen understood the assignment. “I get it. It’s something that I’m familiar with,” McCutchen said. “When you...
Jared Jones sizzles again as Pirates beat Brewers to snap 6-game losing streak
Their losing streak was wearing on the Pittsburgh Pirates to the point that it showed in their body language, so Jared Jones provided the perfect antidote by turning the tables on the Milwaukee Brewers. The 22-year-old rookie right-hander strutted out to the mound with swagger, then unleashed eight fastballs that...
