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Bubba Chandler, bullpen limit Seattle as Pirates earn series win at season's halfway point
8+ hour, 17+ min ago (658+ words) Bubba Chandler appears to have made notable strides as a starter over his last few outings. With the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to stay above. 500 and secure a series victory over the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park, Thursday afternoon offered an…...
Pirates place Spencer Horwitz on injured list, recall Jack Brannigan from Double-A
8+ hour, 50+ min ago (332+ words) The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the injured list after he departed Wednesday evening's contest against the Mariners with hamstring discomfort. Shortstop Jack Brannigan was recalled from Double-A Altoona in a corresponding transaction Thursday. Brannigan, 25, the club's…...
Tim Benz: As good as Braxton Ashcraft was, a bigger story emerged for the Pirates Wednesday night
17+ hour, 30+ min ago (817+ words) Even though Braxton Ashcraft made history for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night, he wasn't the story of the game. My guess is that he'd be fine with that assessment. Ashcraft had a second consecutive strong outing for the Pirates…...
First Call: The loss that almost drove Cam Heyward into retirement; Konnor Griffin unsure of Pirates recall plans
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (808+ words) Our Thursday "First Call" looks at the pitching matchup in the finale of the Pirates-Mariners series at PNC Park. Bucs shortstop Konnor Griffin talks about the timetable for his return to Pittsburgh. We have more Penguins draft predictions. And Steelers…...
U mad, bro? : Fans at boiling point with Pirates" inconsistency, Ben Cherington"s moves, Don Kelly"s decisions
17+ hour, 54+ min ago (736+ words) Approaching the halfway point of the Major League Baseball season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are at 40-40. If you're someone like me who predicted the team to go 81-81, things are moving along right on course. But others within the Bucco fanbase had…...
Pirates farm report for June 24, 2026: Konnor Griffin triples, homers on rehab assignment with Altoona
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (639+ words) Trib LIVE. com INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 32-45) scored three times in the bottom of the sixth to beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Yankees), 8-6, despite being held to five hits. DH Nick Cimillo (. 215) went 2 for 4 with a double and a three-run homer, his eighth....
Braxton Ashcraft records 10 strikeouts, Pirates pump out 15 hits to pound Mariners
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1009+ words) When the Seattle Mariners opened the game with three consecutive hits, it gave no indication that Braxton Ashcraft would pitch one of his best performances for the Pittsburgh Pirates. After allowing a run before getting an out, Ashcraft recorded 10 strikeouts…...
Pittsburgh Pirates unveil Legacy Hall at PNC Park
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (413+ words) The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Wednesday the opening of Legacy Hall, a space for meetings and other events that features the largest Pirates memorabilia display at PNC Park. Located next to the left field entrance along Federal Street in the area…...
Pirates manager believes "we're going to start to see a different Marcell Ozuna'
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (756+ words) To say Marcell Ozuna has been a major disappointment as designated hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates is an understatement, as the three-time All-Star slugger has struggled mightily to find his swing this season. But Pirates manager Don Kelly saw something…...
Tim Benz: Mitch Keller's latest loss sums up Pirates' season
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (595+ words) In many ways, Mitch Keller's latest start for the Pittsburgh Pirates mirrored the 2026 club overall. He was good enough " until he wasn't. That's how things went for Keller against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night en route to a 3-2 defeat....