Nationals jump on inconsistent Keller to beat Pirates
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 15, 2026
Mitch Keller had been the model of consistency for the Pittsburgh Pirates with three consecutive quality starts, but the veteran right-hander had command issues from the first batter Tuesday night. Ja...
Sisk hopes to help taxed Pirates’ bullpen
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 15, 2026
Evan Sisk knew his command struggles in spring training cost him a spot on the Opening Day roster after he issued almost as many walks as he did strikeouts in Grapefruit League play. “You notice it wh...
Skenes, Lowe lead Pirates in 16-5 rout of Nationals
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
April 14, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two games, driving in five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates steamrolled the Washington ...
Cubs avoid sweep as Bucs let 5-0 lead slip away
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
April 13, 2026
Lowe drives in 5; Cruz homers to extend his hitting streak. Looking to complete a rare sweep against the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates built an early five-run lead Sunday afternoon at Wrigley F...
Pirates World Series champ Phil Garner dies
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
April 13, 2026
“Scrap Iron” played 16 MLB seasons and managed the Brewers, Tigers and Astros. Phil Garner, the second baseman known as “Scrap Iron” for his rugged style of play and a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates...
From no-hits to a shutout winner: Pirates top Cubs
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By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
April 11, 2026
The only thing working against Shota Imanaga on Friday afternoon was his pitch count. The Pittsburgh Pirates waited until the Chicago Cubs left-handed starter was out of the game before collecting the...
Pirates unveil new City Connect uniforms
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By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 10, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates unveiled their 2026 City Connect uniform Thursday, all-black jerseys with gold lettering designed to “embody the grit, toughness, and pride” that define the city and its people....
Griffin gets paid as Pirates, rookie agree to extension
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 9, 2026
The deal is for 9 years and $140 million. It will keep him in Pittsburgh through the 2034 season. Amid negotiations for a record contract extension for a rookie, Konnor Griffin asked an innocent quest...
Cherington: Griffin ‘has made the team better’
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 9, 2026
Ben Cherington knew there would be a transition period for Konnor Griffin to adjust to the major leagues, so the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager acknowledged he took a calculated risk by promoting ...
Padres rally against Pirates’ pen for 8-2 win
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
April 9, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 on Wednesday. Castellanos’ double began a four-...
Skenes takes no-hitter into 6th
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
April 8, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes put together his second straight solid start, keeping San Diego hitless until the sixth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-1 win over t...
How the Pirates’ Oneil Cruz is turning his kryptonite into his superpower
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 7, 2026
Cruz: ‘I feel like I’m in a really good spot against lefties right now.’ Baltimore Orioles left-hander Cade Povich got Oneil Cruz swinging for strikes at four-seam fastballs on his first two pitches, ...
Triolo placed on 10-day IL with patellar tendon injury
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 7, 2026
The former Gold Glove winner could be sidelined for several weeks. Just as the Pittsburgh Pirates were figuring out the left side of their infield, a knee injury has sidelined Jared Triolo and caused ...
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April 7, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The anticipation of winter weather has forced the New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox to change scheduled night games to afternoon starts on Tuesday. The Mets anno...
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 7, 2026
There would be no hoisting of the cone for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who encountered a traffic jam on the bases against the San Diego Padres. The Pirates followed a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with t...
O’Hearn homers, drives in four as Bucs sweep Orioles
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 6, 2026
What the Pittsburgh Pirates lacked more than pop in the middle of the lineup last season was the synergy to support a strong starting pitching performance. Braxton Ashcraft got both as he recorded a c...
Pirates’ Griffin, 19, looks more than ready
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
April 4, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — All of the emotions were there, from joy to jitters and everything in between. Well, almost everything. The one thing Konnor Griffin didn’t feel when the Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop...
New additions excited to hit the field at MLB’s top park
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 3, 2026
The first time Brandon Lowe visited PNC Park, he made a point to step onto the field and see the city skyline so that he could appreciate the view of one of baseball’s most beautiful ballparks. After ...
Pirates promote Griffin, will start in home opener
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 3, 2026
Baseball’s No. 1 prospect could see a long-term contract in the very near future according to sources. Konnor Griffin will make his major-league debut in the home opener, as the Pittsburgh Pirates are...
Vulcans double up Wheeling, 12-6
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
April 2, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent California (Pa.) erupted early and used a five-run seventh inning to pull away for a 12-6 victory over Wheeling in nonconference play Tuesday at EQT Park. The Vulcans (17...