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10 numbers that highlight the Pirates' massive offensive turnaround
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (806+ words) PHILADELPHIA -- Forget Paul Skenes’ velocity, Braxton Ashcraft’s ascent or the Pirates' bullpen struggling. The wildest first-half storyline with this team has been a screeching and squealing offensive U-turn, Pittsburgh going from worst to (tied for) first in runs scored and…...
Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski weigh in on broadcasters jinxing no-hitters
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (372+ words) Do baseball broadcasters have the magical ability to jinx no-hit bids? It’s something that many fans blame announcers for after the words are said (or hinted at) during a broadcast and the pitcher proceeds to lose the no-hitter. New Philadelphia…...
Rodriguez still gets animated about the past, but 2025 can help 2026
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (100+ words) 247Sports Rich Rodriguez once had a memorable philosophy about getting stuck in the past. Remember The Lion King? Rafiki clubs Simba. Simba asks why Rafiki did that. Rafiki says it's not important. It's in the past! He's a different coach today…...
Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Breaks Down ‘Interesting’ and ‘Weird’ First Half of 2026 MLB Season
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (599+ words) To some, Paul Skenes is having an “off” year. But if you ask the Pirates’ ace, last year's Cy Young winner believes the numbers don’t reflect the season he’s having. Heading into the All-Star break, Skenes has accumulated a 3.57 ERA…...
How Curiel's time at LSU transformed him into Pirates' CF of the future
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (866+ words) PITTSBURGH -- Derek Curiel knew he needed more time and muscle before becoming a professional. While Konnor Griffin, now the Pirates' shortstop, signed with Pittsburgh out of high school rather than stick with his commitment to LSU, Curiel went the opposite…...
Paul Skenes Confronts New York Yankees Rumors With Playful Jab At Legendary Pinstripes Uniform
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (594+ words) Everyone and their mother seems to think that Paul Skenes will one day pitch for the New York Yankees. However, the 24-year-old ace does not like the pinstripes. For now, at least. Skenes was asked about his outfit at the…...
Jacob Misiorowski Says the Cubs Aren't the Brewers' Biggest Threat in the NL Central
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (278+ words) I am being so mean with that headline. It’s true! It’s explicitly and literally true! But it’s a little misleading. ‘The Cardinals are 3½ games behind the Cubs, and the Pirates 4½ back. Whom do the Brewers see as the biggest threat…...
NL Rookie of the Year Odds: JJ Wetherholt, Sal Stewart Have Separated Themselves
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (233+ words) The National League Rookie of the Year race has become a two-man competition between JJ Wetherholt and Sal Stewart. Let's take a look at the current NL ROY odds. According to FanDuel Sportsbook's MLB odds, here are the NL Rookie…...
Celebrating the 2026 MLB Full Pension Earners
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (384+ words) Taking a look at the players earning 10 years of service time in 2026. It’s a time of celebration for 30 MLB players this season, no matter if they or their team are finding success on the diamond. They’re joining one of the…...