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After 14-inning win, Jays out to extend streak vs. Pirates

The starting pitchers might have to give a little extra Saturday afternoon as the Toronto Blue Jays aim for a season-best fifth straight win when they face the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Pirates Minor League Report: Another Strong Start for Braxton Ashcraft

The Pirates’ organization didn’t manage a single win on Friday night, dropping every contest from the big leagues to rookie ball. Despite the ugly final results, plenty of prospects enjoyed strong games, including a shutdown outing from Braxton Ashcraft, their fifth-highest ranked pitcher.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 3 hours ago

No hits over final eight innings leave Pirates (still) wanting by the 14th

TORONTO -- There wasn't much that benefitted the Pirates over the final eight innings Friday night at Rogers Centre. Their offensive output was non-existent -- aside from two go-ahead sacrifice flies -- and they lacked the ability to close things out when twice taking extra-inning leads.

MLB News / Action Network / 3 hours ago

Pirates vs. Blue Jays pick: MLB odds, predictions for Sat. 6/1

Action Network's D.J. James has Pirates vs. Blue Jays pick for Saturday, June 1, including MLB odds on the run line, moneyline and over/under.

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Pirates' Paul Skenes is already worthy of All-Star selection

Bailey Falter News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 6 hours ago

Pirates Squander Falter’s Start, Fall 5-3 to Blue Jays in 14 Innings

Davis Schneider delivered a two-run walk-off home run against Kyle Nicolas as the Pittsburgh Pirates fell 5-3 to the Toronto Blue Jays in 14 innings at the Rogers Center on Friday night.

Domingo German News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 5 hours ago

Minor-league report: German continues to struggle, Altoona loses late lead

A look at Friday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (24-29) lost to Omaha, 4-1. Domingo German continued to struggle as he allowed three runs on three hits with five walks issued in five innings.

Bailey Falter News / Bucs Dugout / 3 hours ago

Bailey Falter’s start reminiscent of a fellow Pirates lefty 11 years ago

Bailey Falter reminds me of 2013 Jeff Locke. Bailey Falter has been a welcomed surprise for the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates. The man who allowed five runs before recording an out in Miami and was booed at the home opener now holds the distinction of being one of baseball’s best starting pitchers.

Paul Skenes News / ClutchPoints / 10 hours ago

Pirates phenom Paul Skenes’ signature pitch gets ‘gross’ take from teammate

A small-market baseball team that has missed the playoffs in eight straight seasons and is currently below .500 does not generally receive much national coverage.

Paul Skenes News / Total Apex Sports / 14 hours ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Star Pitcher Continues Wonderful Rookie Season Through 4 Starts

Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Paul Skenes continues to take the league by storm in his rookie campaign. He tossed six innings and surrendered two earned runs while striking out nine on Wednesday on the road.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Bucs Dugout / 8 hours ago

Pirates prospect update: Pitcher Braxton Ashcraft

The doctor probably told him baseball was safer than football... and his mom probably agreed. On this edition of the Pirates Prospect Update, we take a look at Double-A pitcher Braxton Ashcraft and how he shot up the MLB’s radar following high school.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 17 hours ago

MLB Pipeline Mocks Big Prep Shortstop to Pirates

MLB Pipeline released its latest 2024 MLB mock draft and has the Pittsburgh Pirates dipping into the high school ranks to grab a shortstop. Pipeline projects the Pirates to select Bryce Rainer out of Harvard-Westlake in California.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 20 hours ago

Blue Jays vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – May 31

The Pittsburgh Pirates (26-30) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays (26-29). The contest starts at 7:07 PM ET at Rogers Centre.

Paul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / 2 hours ago

Inside the Numbers: Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes continues to make history

Skenes might end up the best Pirates pitcher ever. Paul Skenes is unlike any pitcher we’ve ever seen don a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform. His fastball, sprinkler, and slider mix arguably sits in the top five in all of baseball for any pitcher.

Luke Brown News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 22 hours ago

Pirates Minor League Report: Two Homers for Luke Brown

Pirates’ affiliates played four games on Thursday, with a homer party from the Greensboro Grasshoppers headlining the festivities. Triple-A Indianapolis dropped both games of their doubleheader with the Omaha Storm Chasers, losing 3-2 in extra innings in the opening contest before a lopsided 7-1 decision in the nightcap.

Jack Suwinski News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 31

Minor-league report: Suwinski homers; Greensboro stays hot

A look at Thursday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (24-28) lost both ends of their double header against Omaha, 3-2 in Game 1 and 7-1 in Game 2. Game 1 of the twin bill of seven-inning games went to the eighth inning tied at 2.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Series May 31 – June 2: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

On Friday, May 31 at 7:07 PM ET, a three-game series featuring the Toronto Blue Jays and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates will begin. Blue Jays vs. Pirates Series Info Pirates @ Blue Jays Time: Friday, May 31 at 7:07 PM ET Blue Jays Starting Pitcher: José Berríos Pirates Starting Pitcher: Bailey Falter TV Channel: SN1 […]

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Pirates' Paul Skenes already worthy of All-Star selection

Pirates' Paul Skenes is already worthy of All-Star selection

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes is making a legitimate case for the All-Star team just four starts into his major league career.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Another masterpiece by Skenes caps remarkable year for phenom

Another masterpiece by Paul Skenes caps remarkable calendar year for rookie phenom

Pirates rookie starting pitcher Paul Skenes had another excellent outing on Wednesday, capping an incredible calendar year for the young star.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 28

Pirates Place Two on Injured List, Add Two to Active Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed pitcher Martín Pérez and catcher Joey Bart on the injured list. In their place, the Pirates have reinstated third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes from the IL and activated catcher Grant Koch from the taxi squad.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Pirates place left-hander, catcher on injured list

The pitcher suffered a left groin strain, while the catcher is dealing with a left thumb injury.

Tigers carry momentum into brief home series with Pirates

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Bryan Reynolds News / Viral Sports News / May 28

Pittsburgh Pirates Experimenting With New Role for Byran Reynolds

Coming into the 2024 MLB season, the offense was expected to be a strength for the Pittsburgh Pirates led by Bryan Reynolds. They were crushing the ball during spring training, being near the top of the league in home runs and runs scored.