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Pirates rookie SS Konnor Griffin eyes Friday return
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is hoping to come off the 60-day injured list on Friday.,Griffin, 20, has been sidelined since early July with an injury to the knuckle on his left ring finger, which was in a splint for about six weeks.,"It's been driving me nuts watching the games...
Padres shut out Pirates to salvage series finale
Jackson Merrill had two hits, including an RBI triple, and Randy Vasquez allowed one hit over five scoreless innings, fueling the host San Diego Padres to a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.,Merrill also doubled and scored on Luis Rengifo's single in the second inning.,Jake Crone...
Dodgers regain footing ahead of visit from Pirates
Despite coming off their second series sweep in a 10-day stretch, the Los Angeles Dodgers remain in search of their best form as a three-game visit from the Pittsburgh Pirates begins Friday.,The Dodgers know well the dangers of a late-season series against the Pirates. The teams met for three games ...
Tigers grab lead with rallies in 1st and 2nd, cruise past Pirates
Hao-Yu Lee and Zach McKinstry each had three hits while Kevin McGonigle added two -- including a two-run home run -- to help the Detroit Tigers outlast the host Pittsburgh Pirates for an 8-5 win on Monday night.,Lee drove in two runs and Max Clark also had two hits as the Tigers snapped a three-game...
Tigers grab big lead, cruise past Pirates as playoff push continues
Hao-Yu Lee and Zach McKinstry each had three hits while Kevin McGonigle added two -- including a two-run home run -- to help the Detroit Tigers outlast the host Pittsburgh Pirates for an 8-5 win on Monday night.,Lee drove in two runs and Max Clark also had two hits as the Tigers snapped a three-game...
Offense finally flowing for Pirates, who look for more vs. Mets
The Pittsburgh Pirates desperately needed Saturday's offensive outburst, which helped snap a four-game losing streak.,The Pirates will next try to string victories together for the first time in two weeks when they host the New York Mets in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon...
Bubba Chandler, Pirates dominate Mets in shutout
Bubba Chandler tossed six scoreless innings and the host Pirates' bats came alive as Pittsburgh blanked the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night.,Jake Mangum had three hits, including a pair of doubles, and Nick Gonzales drove in three runs to lead the Pirates, who snapped a four-game losing streak a...
Pirates Mitch Keller hungry for wins, while Reds Chase Burns chases history
In search of his first win in more than a month, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller hopes to recapture the good vibes from his last outing against the Cincinnati Reds.,The visiting Pirates look to even their four-game series against the Reds in Sunday's finale.,In a 9-4 home win over the Reds o...
Pens sign F Tommy Novak to 3-year, $13.95M extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Tommy Novak to a three-year, $13.95 million contract extension on Friday.,Novak, 29, posted 42 points (16 goals, 26 assists) in 82 games in his first full season with the Penguins in 2025-26.,Acquired in a trade with Nashville in March 2025, Novak has 159 point...
Pirates need to feel right going into 4-game series at Reds
For all of their recent struggles, the Pittsburgh Pirates can take some solace that the next starter they face is right-handed.,The Pirates open a four-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds and face starting pitcher Rhett Lowder -- a righty -- on Thursday after losing two straight and five of...
Diamondbacks edge Pirates in 12 innings after blowing 6-run lead
James McCann's RBI single in the top of the 12th proved to be the difference in the Arizona Diamondbacks' wild 8-7 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.,The Diamondbacks reclaimed sole possession of the third National League wild-card spot, grabbing a one-game lead over the Pira...
Diamondbacks hold off Pirates in 12 innings
James McCann's RBI single in the top of the 12th proved to be the difference in the Arizona Diamondbacks' wild 8-7 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.,The Diamondbacks reclaimed sole possession of the third wild-card spot in the National League and a one-game lead over the Pir...
White Sox acquire RHP Jose Urquidy in trade with Pirates
The Chicago White Sox acquired right-hander Jose Urquidy from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in exchange for minor league pitcher Felix Doroteo.,Pittsburgh designated Urquidy for assignment Friday after he struggled during a brief five-game stint with the Pirates. The 31-year-old went 0-1 with an ...
Birthday boy Ryan O'Hearn leads Pirates past Cubs
Ryan O'Hearn celebrated his 32nd birthday by belting his second grand slam of the season and fourth of his career as the host Pittsburgh Pirates held on for an 8-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.,Pittsburgh's Shawn Ross launched a two-run homer in his second MLB game while rookie Esmerlyn V...
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong proving value against Pirates
Pete Crow-Armstrong is making a strong case for National League MVP as he leads the visiting Chicago Cubs in pursuit of a series sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.,The All-Star center fielder went 4-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, a home run, three RBIs and a stolen base as the Cubs roll...
Yankees earn split as Max Fried goes five scoreless vs. Pirates
Max Fried pitched five innings in a stellar return from the injured list and Jasson Dominguez hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh inning on Wednesday night as the New York Yankees recorded a 2-0 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 2 of a split doubleheader.,New York won for ...
Pirates scratch CF Jake Mangum (foot) for Game 2 vs. Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Jake Mangum was scratched from the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the host New York Yankees due to right foot discomfort.,Mangum was slated to lead off against New York left-hander Max Fried before getting scratched to have his foot examined. Nick G...
Yankees LHP Max Fried activated for Game 2 of Pirates doubleheader
Between games of their day/night doubleheader with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, the New York Yankees activated left-hander Max Fried so he could start Game 2.,Fried, 32, had not appeared in a major league game since May 13, when he left after three innings against the Baltimore Orioles. He w...
Unheralded Billy Cook makes key plays to help Pirates beat Guardians
Billy Cook collected three hits and drove in his first two runs of the season, fueling the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon.,Cook had six hits in 35 at-bats this season heading into Sunday's game.,The center fielder also contributed on def...
After fighting to the end, Guardians, Pirates to battle again Sunday
The Pittsburgh Pirates were five outs away from a doubleheader sweep at the Cleveland Guardians that would have moved them into a tie for the final National League wild-card spot.,Thanks to the heroics of Cleveland's All-Star second baseman Travis Bazzana, it didn't happen, setting up a rubber match...