Hayes homers for second straight game, Pirates top Cardinals 4-3 to push winning streak to 4
June 4, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Joe learned the importance of beating the St. Louis Cardinals when the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted the now well-traveled outfielder nearly a decade ago.
The Cardinals have long been a measuring stick for the Pirates, one they've largely failed to meet for most of the last quarter century or more.
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz remains upbeat as rehab from broken left ankle nears midway point
June 3, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz slowly made his way on crutches across the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse on Saturday toward a locker replete with a massive walking boot that the towering shortstop still uses to protect the left ankle he broke during an awkward slide home in early April.
Pirates face the Cardinals leading series 1-0
June 3, 2023 GMTSt. Louis Cardinals (25-33, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (29-27, second in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jordan Montgomery (2-6, 4.48 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Pirates: Luis Ortiz (1-2, 4.35 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, 14 strikeouts)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke'Bryan Hayes spent a portion of the Pittsburgh Pirates' recent West Coast trip poring over videotape and taking copious amounts of swings in the batting cage in hopes of finding something — anything — to help him break out of a funk that dropped him from the leadoff spot all the way to seventh in the batting order.
Pirates open 3-game series at home against the Cardinals
June 2, 2023 GMTSt. Louis Cardinals (25-32, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (28-27, second in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jack Flaherty (3-4, 4.81 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 58 strikeouts); Pirates: Roansy Contreras (3-4, 4.33 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds drove in three runs and made a leaping catch against the wall, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 9-4 on Wednesday to climb back above .500.
Giants and Pirates meet with series tied 1-1
May 31, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (27-27, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (28-27, third in the NL West)
San Francisco; Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (6-1, 3.01 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 85 strikeouts); Giants: Alex Wood (1-0, 3.51 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 26 strikeouts)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Connor Joe homered against his former team and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat San Francisco 2-1 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak against the Giants.
The Pirates moved back to .500 (27-27) after falling under for the first time since they were 1-2.
Pirates take road skid into matchup against the Giants
May 30, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (26-27, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (28-26, third in the NL West)
San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Johan Oviedo (3-4, 4.70 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 48 strikeouts); Giants: John Brebbia (2-0, 3.68 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)
Giants host the Pirates in first of 3-game series
May 29, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (26-26, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (27-26, third in the NL West)
San Francisco; Monday, 5:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Rich Hill (4-4, 4.44 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 52 strikeouts); Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (3-4, 3.43 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)
SEATTLE (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Sunday for their sixth win in seven games.
The Mariners took a 3-1 lead with the help of solo home runs by Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh, but blew it in the eighth with an error and a wild pitch that allowed the Pirates to rally to a 3-all tie.
Mariners and Pirates meet, winner claims 3-game series
May 28, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (26-25, second in the NL Central) vs. Seattle Mariners (27-25, fourth in the AL West)
Seattle; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Luis Ortiz (1-2, 4.02 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Mariners: Marco Gonzales (4-1, 5.68 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)
SEATTLE (AP) — Luis Castillo struck out 10 in six crisp innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 on Saturday.
Castillo allowed one hit — Tucupita Marcano’s double on the game’s first pitch — and walked two.
Pirates bring 1-0 series lead over Mariners into game 2
May 27, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (26-24, second in the NL Central) vs. Seattle Mariners (26-25, fourth in the AL West)
Seattle; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Roansy Contreras (3-4, 4.50 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 35 strikeouts); Mariners: Luis Castillo (3-2, 2.97 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 66 strikeouts)
SEATTLE (AP) — It took one batter and two pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates' plan of attack against talented young righty George Kirby to go sideways.
That turned out to be a very good thing for the Pirates.
Mariners play the Pirates on home winning streak
May 26, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (25-24, second in the NL Central) vs. Seattle Mariners (26-24, fourth in the AL West)
Seattle; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (5-1, 2.44 ERA, .99 WHIP, 77 strikeouts); Mariners: George Kirby (5-3, 2.62 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)
Semien homers, Pérez throws 7 strong innings, Smith picks up 100th save as Rangers top Pirates 3-2
May 24, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Texas Rangers reliever Will Smith popped into Bruce Bochy's office on Tuesday night and told his manager he was growing antsy for a chance to get back to work following an unexpected week off.
Pirates and Rangers play in series rubber match
May 24, 2023 GMTTexas Rangers (30-18, first in the AL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (25-23, second in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 12:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Martin Perez (5-1, 4.01 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 38 strikeouts); Pirates: Johan Oviedo (3-3, 4.69 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 43 strikeouts)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi pitched a complete game for the second time in five starts after throwing just two in the first 226 of his major league career, leading the Texas Rangers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Texas Rangers play in game 2 of series
May 23, 2023 GMTTexas Rangers (29-18, first in the AL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (25-22, second in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 6:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (5-2, 2.83 ERA, .99 WHIP, 61 strikeouts); Pirates: Rich Hill (4-3, 3.99 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 43 strikeouts)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tucupita Marcano hit his first career grand slam, rookie Luis Ortiz pitched into the eighth inning and earned his first major league victory and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 6-4 on Monday night.
Rangers’ DeGrom throws bullpen session, next step breaking balls
May 22, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob deGrom threw a 32-pitch bullpen session Monday before the Texas Rangers played the Pittsburgh Pirates as the right-hander continues his recovery from elbow inflammation.
“It went really, really well,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said.
Rangers bring 3-game win streak into game against the Pirates
May 22, 2023 GMTTexas Rangers (29-17, first in the AL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (24-22, second in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Monday, 6:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Dane Dunning (4-0, 1.69 ERA, .88 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Pirates: Luis Ortiz (0-2, 5.63 ERA, 2.38 WHIP, four strikeouts)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christian Walker had three RBIs, hitting a two-run double in a three-run seventh inning that powered the Arizona Diamondbacks to a series win with a 8-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Pirates take on the Diamondbacks in series rubber match
May 21, 2023 GMTArizona Diamondbacks (26-20, second in the NL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (24-21, second in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (4-3, 3.27 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Pirates: Roansy Contreras (3-4, 4.40 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 32 strikeouts)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pavin Smith hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
Smith’s third homer of the season came off Robert Stephenson and helped the Diamondbacks overcome a 3-2 deficit after Pirates ace Mitch Keller was pulled following six strong innings.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes had three hits and three RBIs, Bryan Reynolds homered for the first time in six weeks and drove in four runs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled over ace Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-3 on Friday night.
Pirates take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series
May 19, 2023 GMTArizona Diamondbacks (25-19, second in the NL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (23-20, second in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (6-1, 2.35 ERA, .86 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Pirates: Johan Oviedo (2-3, 5.14 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)
DETROIT (AP) — Rich Hill gave up one hit in six innings, Austin Hedges drove in three runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an 8-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
The 43-year-old Hill (4-3), the oldest active player in the majors, gave up an infield single to Matt Vierling and two walks while striking out seven.
Tigers play the Pirates with 1-0 series lead
May 17, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (22-20, second in the NL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (19-21, second in the AL Central)
Detroit; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Rich Hill (3-3, 4.57 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Tigers: Eduardo Rodriguez (4-2, 1.57 ERA, .79 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)
DETROIT (AP) — Michael Lorenzen had a season-high seven strikeouts in six innings, Spencer Torkelson doubled twice and the Detroit Tigers beat the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Lorenzen (2-2) gave up five hits and two walks and has allowed just two runs in his last three starts.
Tigers begin 2-game series with the Pirates
May 16, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (22-19, second in the NL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (18-21, third in the AL Central)
Detroit; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Luis Ortiz (0-1, 3.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, one strikeout); Tigers: Michael Lorenzen (1-2, 4.18 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)
Keller strikes out 13 as struggling Pirates beat Orioles 4-0
May 14, 2023 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Amid a dreadful May stretch for Pittsburgh, Mitch Keller provided another reminder of how good the Pirates looked just a few weeks ago.
Keller struck out a career-high 13 in his second straight outstanding start, and the slumping Pirates won for only the second time in 13 games, 4-0 over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Orioles host the Pirates, look to extend home win streak
May 14, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (21-19, second in the NL Central) vs. Baltimore Orioles (26-13, second in the AL East)
Baltimore; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (4-1, 2.72 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 56 strikeouts); Orioles: Kyle Gibson (4-2, 4.40 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)
BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Wells and the stellar Baltimore bullpen made quick work of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who struggled mightily to get on base and never did find a way to cross the plate.
Wells pitched seven innings of one-hit ball and the Orioles used home runs by Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson to carve out a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.
Orioles meet the Pirates after Mullins hit for the cycle
May 13, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (21-18, second in the NL Central) vs. Baltimore Orioles (25-13, second in the AL East)
Baltimore; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Roansy Contreras (3-3, 4.74 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Orioles: Tyler Wells (2-1, 3.15 ERA, .78 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)
MILWAUKEE (AP) — This was the kind of night Owen Miller dreamed of having when he learned he'd be coming home to play for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Miller went 3 for 4 with a homer and a double to back up Corbin Burnes' six shutout innings as the Brewers defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Friday night.
Orioles’ Cedric Mullins hits for the cycle against Pirates
May 13, 2023 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Moments after Cedric Mullins finished hitting for the cycle — with a dramatic three-run homer that broke the game open a bit — the Baltimore Orioles let their center fielder have the spotlight to himself.
Cedric Mullins hits for the cycle as Orioles beat Pirates 6-3
May 13, 2023 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins hit for the cycle for Baltimore, and his three-run homer in the eighth inning helped the Orioles to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Orioles host the Pirates in first of 3-game series
May 12, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (21-17, first in the NL Central) vs. Baltimore Orioles (24-13, second in the AL East)
Baltimore; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Johan Oviedo (2-3, 5.59 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 33 strikeouts); Orioles: Kyle Bradish (1-1, 5.95 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)
Pirates and Rockies square off with series tied 1-1
May 10, 2023 GMTColorado Rockies (15-22, fifth in the NL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (21-16, first in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 12:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Antonio Senzatela (0-1, 1.80 ERA, .80 WHIP, three strikeouts); Pirates: Rich Hill (3-3, 4.78 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 32 strikeouts)
Pirates bring 1-0 series advantage over Rockies into game 2
May 9, 2023 GMTColorado Rockies (14-22, fifth in the NL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (21-15, first in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 6:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Connor Seabold (0-0, 5.30 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Pirates: Luis Ortiz (0-0)
Keller’s CG helps Pirates top Rockies, end 7-game skid
May 9, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched his first career complete game and Rodolfo Castro hit a two-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
Pirates end 7-game skid as Keller blanks Rockies on 4 hits
May 9, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched his first career complete game and Rodolfo Castro hit a two-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
Pirates host Colorado Rockies, look to stop home skid
May 8, 2023 GMTColorado Rockies (14-21, fifth in the NL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (20-15, first in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Monday, 6:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Kyle Freeland (3-3, 3.76 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (3-1, 3.32 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 48 strikeouts)
Merrifield has 4 RBIs, Blue Jays win 10-1, Pirates skid at 7
May 7, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Whit Merrifield had four RBIs, three on his first home run this season, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed Pittsburgh 10-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep that extended the Pirates' losing streak to seven.
Pirates lose 6th straight, Belt 2-run double lifts Blue Jays
May 7, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Belt hit a two-run double in a four-run first inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Pittsburgh Pirates’ losing streak to a season-high six games with an 8-2 victory on Saturday night.
Blue Jays star Guerrero scratched with wrist discomfort
May 7, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was a late scratch from the lineup on Saturday because of left wrist discomfort prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
It marked just the fourth time Guerrero has missed a game since the start of the 2020 season.
Bassitt impressive as Blue Jays end skid, top Pirates 4-0
May 6, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The settling-in process appears to be just about over for Chris Bassitt.
The Toronto pitcher dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates over seven strong innings on Friday night as the Blue Jays rolled to a 4-0 victory to end a five-game losing streak.
Eflin goes 7 masterful innings, Rays sweep Pirates
May 4, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Zach Eflin pitched seven scoreless innings, Randy Arozarena hit one of three Rays homers and Tampa Bay beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Thursday to finish a three-game sweep of small-budget teams off to outstanding starts.
Pirates take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Rays
May 4, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (20-11, first in the NL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (25-6, first in the AL East)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Vince Velasquez (4-2, 3.06 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 32 strikeouts); Rays: Zach Eflin (3-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 21 strikeouts)
McClanahan improves to 6-0 as Rays beat Pirates 8-1
May 4, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shane McClanahan became baseball's first six-game winner and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Wednesday night.
In a matchup of small-budget teams off to big starts, the major league-best Rays topped the NL Central-leading Pirates for the second consecutive day.
Rays new acquisition RHP Chase Anderson earns first MLB save
May 4, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Chase Anderson from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday in a minor league deal for cash.
The Rays later selected Anderson's contract to the major league roster.
Rays play the Pirates with 1-0 series lead
May 3, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (20-10, first in the NL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (24-6, first in the AL East)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (3-0, 3.53 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Rays: Shane McClanahan (5-0, 2.12 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 42 strikeouts)