Thanks to Gregory Soto shutting the door and earning his 10th save, the Pirates’ game Saturday effectively ended with a thud — only this time it was actually a good thing. The 97-mph sinker that cracked Spencer Horwitz in the shin knocked in the go-ahead run, making a 3-2 victory

Braxton Ashcraft made his 40th MLB appearance Friday at PNC Park, his 22nd start. He’s far from a seasoned veteran. However, the 26-year-old Texan is highly intelligent and does an excellent job articulating his thoughts. Which is why it wasn’t surprising to hear how Ashcraft assessed his outing following an

Kelly Rosenwasser was on a morning walk on Friday when one of her daughters called with an urgent message. Ellie Rosenwasser saw on Instagram a few Pirates players were at an area Sheetz, and attendance wasn’t optional for the baseball-crazed family. The Rosenwassers nailed the correct Sheetz and even grabbed

The numbers don’t lie. In six games against the Braves and Dodgers, the Pirates went 1-5. They didn’t score more than three runs in the first four. They had a run differential of minus-17, helped by a blowout loss on Tuesday. Brandon Lowe, however, isn’t deterred by those numbers. Speaking

Eyerolls and groans would’ve been understandable after six innings Wednesday. Ryan Ward had hit a grand slam off Carmen Mlodzinski to give the Dodgers a five-run lead. The excitement of Tyler Callihan’s fourth-inning home run off Shohei Ohtani had subsided, replaced by Endy Rodriguez grounding into an inning-ending double play.

Their time with the Pirates covered nearly 100 years. But despite playing in vastly different eras, Jack Wilson, John Candelaria and Wilbur Cooper all made important contributions to the organization while also experiencing plenty of success in Major League Baseball. That’s why they’ll comprise the Pirates’ 2026 Hall of Fame

Strange as it may sound, Paul Skenes took the mound at PNC Park on Tuesday against the Dodgers amid at least some level of concern. His ERA over his past four starts was 5.85. Skenes did not last more than 5 1/3 innings in any of them, while his average

Surprise, surprise. The Dodgers' arrival at PNC Park this week will deliver plenty of intrigue. We’ll get Shohei Ohtani hitting against Paul Skenes on Tuesday, then Ohtani’s first-ever appearance as a pitcher in Pittsburgh. But don’t sleep on the other half of the pitching matchup for Wednesday. Unlike Skenes, Jared

The Pirates began this season knowing their starting rotation would be a key part of their team success. But over the past few weeks, there’s certainly been room for improvement. Pittsburgh’s starters allowed 21 runs on this most recent road trip (6.37 ERA). Since May 17, that group has allowed

ATLANTA — What began as a promising road trip for the Pirates, taking two out of three from the Astros in Houston, ended with a thud. Despite Bubba Chandler faring far better with an opener, Sunday's game flipped in the seventh inning, and the Pirates suffered a 3-2 loss to

ATLANTA — It appears the worst-case scenario has been avoided with Brandon Lowe. Meanwhile, Davis Wendzel joined the Pirates for their series finale Sunday against the Braves at Truist Park, while Jhostynxon Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Lowe left Saturday’s game in the ninth inning after he took a

Don Kelly leaned against his desk inside the visiting manager’s office in Houston at Daikin Park and began to laugh. Pitching coach Bill Murphy’s trademark walk, which can sometimes make a tortoise seem fast, has been a running (or crawling) joke among players and coaches. But during a May 24

HOUSTON — The pitching plan that encountered a hiccup at the outset worked to perfection on Thursday night. Excellent timing for it, too. With the Pirates looking to win a series against the Astros and bounce back from a brutal collapse the night before, Jared Jones and Carmen Mlodzinski combined

HOUSTON — Frustration wasn’t hard to find in the visitors’ clubhouse after the Pirates’ blew a five-run lead and suffered an 11-9 loss to the Astros at Daikin Park on Wednesday night. It snapped their four-game winning streak and spoiled another nine-run output, the first time Pittsburgh has scored nine

HOUSTON — When the Pirates found themselves trailing by two runs just two pitches into Tuesday’s game, there was no panic. But there was eventually liftoff. For anyone who's been following this club and its revamped offense, the 180-degree turn the Pirates have pulled off has really been something, transforming

HOUSTON — The fuss over Carmen Mlodzinski’s role will soon be a thing of the past. His stay on the restricted list lasted just one day, and the Pirates reliever — who’s with the team in Houston — said he’ll be ready to pitch in his new relief role Tuesday

HOUSTON — Hello, Pirates fans. Greetings from Space City. Only my second time here. Awesome place. With the off day today, I figured it’s the perfect time for a mailbag. Thanks so much for the excellent questions. A lot to discuss. If you have something for a future mailbag, hit

Call it a Texas three-step. Looking to complete a sweep and win five of seven on their homestand, the Pirates relied on three players with Texas ties during a 9-3 victory over the Twins at PNC Park, with Braxton Ashcraft, Ryan O’Hearn and Nick Gonzales combining for a breezy win.

Carmen Mlodzinski informed the Pirates on Sunday morning that he wasn’t ready make his scheduled appearance out of the bullpen, hence why they placed him on Major League Baseball’s restricted list. But speaking to reporters mid-game, general manager Ben Cherington expressed confidence the pitcher would appear at some point on

A year ago, the Pirates blowing a six-run lead or their starting pitcher allowing a touchdown over four frames would've almost assuredly have added up to a loss, their ability to find that next offensive punch or gear severely lacking. While not perfect, this group is different. Through more than

Ryan O’Hearn had three minutes. This was Friday afternoon, prior to the series opener against the Minnesota Twins. O’Hearn was shuffling back and forth between a few different activities and had to throw a dry T-shirt over his sports bra before heading out to the field. Wait ... his sports

Less than 12 hours after Bryan Reynolds’ walkoff homer, Brandon Lowe found himself similarly awestruck on Saturday morning while gazing down Federal Street. A sizable crowd had gathered for the Pirates Charities Family Walk, an event in its fifth year benefitting AHN’s Chill Mobile program and supporting mental health programming

Michael Naccarelli looked to his left and right on Friday afternoon and took in the sights, observing the Pirates taking batting practice at PNC Park and soaking up the moment with his wife, Elizabeth, and their infant son, Felix. The Pirates host plenty of people to throw out ceremonial first

Jared Jones finished his workout Wednesday and couldn’t hide how he felt about starting Friday night, the next big step in his return from internal brace surgery on his right elbow last May 21. In fact, the ever-intense Jones didn’t even try. “Pretty damn excited," Jones said. “It’s been a

Brandan Bidois thrives on pitching with energy. He describes entering a game as “turning the beast on” and “unlocking that inner demon.” Inside his hat, Bidois scribbles some things about his family and unique birthplace, but there are also what he called “some select words of the not-so-friendly variety.” But