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Cubs starter Jameson Taillon out until after All-Star break with strained left hamstring
11+ hour, 58+ min ago (294+ words) DENVER " The Chicago Cubs are expected to be without starter and former Pirates standout Jameson Taillon until after the All-Star break because of a strained left hamstring. The right-hander exited Sunday's game against San Francisco in the second inning. He…...
For Pirates ace Paul Skenes, impromptu visit to Little League field a reminder of love for game
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (243+ words) Paul Skenes was bored and saw lights on at a baseball field in Wexford, so he steered off Perry Highway and into the parking lot to watch kids play. Showing the naivete of a 24-year-old, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace wondered…...
Paul Skenes sharp, but bullpen allows 10 runs in 7th inning as Dodgers pummel Pirates
9+ hour, 2+ min ago (868+ words) When the Pittsburgh Pirates get a quality start from Paul Skenes, they generally like their chances at pulling out a victory. Granted, Skenes hasn't performed at his best of late and, additionally, all bets have been off because of ongoing…...
MLB's hitters struggling to thrive after 35 in age of analytics, increased velocity
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (1087+ words) PHOENIX " Nolan Arenado was slugging his way through the month of May when the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman woke up one morning with an ailment that's familiar to those who felt invincible in their 20s but have advanced to their mid-to-late…...
Pirates rookie SS Konnor Griffin to stay on injured list but will begin throwing
14+ hour, 51+ min ago (532+ words) The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't press pause on Konnor Griffin's return from a forearm muscle strain so much as they put it in slow motion on the recommendation of an orthopedic surgeon. After Griffin received a second opinion from Dr. Keith…...
Excitement building for annual Freeport International baseball tournament
9+ hour, 57+ min ago (714+ words) Chuck Sarver retired May 29 after 33 years with Tarentum-based Waleski Trucking. He now has a lot more free time to do the things he loves. Sarver said he's been able to devote even more energy to the Freeport International Baseball Invitational....
Breaking down the teams playing for a national championship at the College World Series
18+ hour, 17+ min ago (1252+ words) OMAHA, Neb. " A look at the eight teams competing in the College World Series, which starts Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb. (Capsules in order of CWS opening games. Coaches" records through super regionals): Coach: Skylar Meade (186-119 in…...
Joe Starkey's Mailbag: Who are the Pirates' All-Stars?
21+ hour, 36+ min ago (1530+ words) You ask. I answer. It's time for "Mailing It In," a weekly Q&A that appears Tuesdays at Trib Live. com. Most of the questions come via X, but you can also hit me up at jraystarkey@gmail. com. In…...
Pirates ace Paul Skenes connects with Ingomar Franklin Park Little League players
19+ hour, 38+ min ago (122+ words) Paul Skenes brought some smiles to the faces of local Little League baseabll players Monday night. The Pirates ace has been going through his toughest stretch as a Major League pitcher over his past four outings. But that hasn't changed…...
Tim Benz: Plenty of theories for Paul Skenes" recent struggles " all to be tested vs. Dodgers
1+ day, 34+ min ago (783+ words) Whatever has been bothering Paul Skenes over the past month, it sure would be great if he could figure it out by about 6: 40 p. m. Tuesday. Because if he can't, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be more than happy to exploit it....