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Skenes dazzles in first inning, grinds through the rest to make it stand

Facing arguably the toughest lineup in all of baseball, things didn't come easy for Paul Skenes Wednesday night. He sure made it look easy right out of the gate, though, when he retired three former MVPs in order in the first inning.

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Pirates keep line moving in seven-run second inning

One big inning set the tone in the Pirates' 10-6 win over the Dodgers Wednesday at PNC Park. There was an assembly line of players delivering with either patient at-bats that turned in to walks, or clutch, timely hits that resulted in a seven-run second inning and an early advantage the Pirates wouldn't relinquish.

Edward Olivares News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 12 minutes ago

Olivares' fingerprints found all over big inning, defensive showing

Whether it was his two base hits, a leadoff walk that helped kickstart a big second inning or a significant defensive play made in right field, Edward

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Pirates Takeaways: Bucs Continue to Down Dodgers, Skenes vs. Ohtani, Big Velocity

The Pittsburgh Pirates were victorious against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second-straight time, continuing a stretch of strong play against one of baseball’s best teams over the last few years.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 11 minutes ago

Minor-league report: Solometo, Harrington struggle in Curve loss

A look at Wednesday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (25-32) beat Columbus, 11-6. Andres Alvarez went 4-for-5 with a triple and three runs scored.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Backed by Pirates' 7-run 2nd, Paul Skenes handles Dodgers

Nick Gonzales ripped a two-run double to ignite a seven-run second inning, fueling the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 45 minutes ago

Pirates Ride Seven-Run Second Past Ohtani and the Dodgers

PITTSBURGH—The Pittsburgh Pirates took the game and the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, putting up seven runs in the second inning and cruising to an 10-6 win.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / 15 minutes ago

Watch: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani gets revenge on Paul Skenes

Shohei Ohtani got some sweet revenge against Paul Skenes on Wednesday.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

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Tucupita Marcano was a laughably incompetent gambler prior to lifetime ban

Marcano wasn't exactly getting rich off his bad betting habit.

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Oneil Cruz News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 15 minutes ago

After bouncing back from early woes, recent slump sees Cruz 'chasing' again

Back on May 12, Derek Shelton lauded Oneil Cruz for his ability to stay in his zones amidst a lengthy stretch in which he was hitting for increased average,

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 59 minutes ago

Yordany De Los Santos Wins FCL Player of the Month

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Yordany De Los Santos has been named the Florida Complex League Player of the Month for May. De Los Santos, who is ranked as the Pirates’ No.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

This wild stat paints fearsome picture of Pirates' rookie pitchers

Pirates rookie pitchers Paul Skenes and Jared Jones are looking like long-term anchors of the team's rotation, and one impressive stat indicates just how fearsome the duo has been so far.

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Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Pirates Minor League Report: Bubba Chandler Bounces Back

Pirates’ minor league affiliates picked up two wins on Monday, with a handful of homers from batters in the lower rungs of the system and a continued bounce back for MLB Pipeline’s No.

Aroldis Chapman News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Watch: Pirates pitcher mistakenly rage-slams glove on flyout

Watch: Pirates pitcher mistakenly rage-slams glove after giving up flyout

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Aroldis Chapman is now the unofficial record holder for angriest reaction to inducing a flyout.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / 2 hours ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Recall Several Key Players From Minors

Tuesday was a busy one for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Several moves were made with their roster, as multiple players will be away from the team. Utility man Ji Hwan Bae was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a sprained right wrist.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Pirates call up former No. 1 pick as part of roster shuffle

He returns to the majors after spending a bit more than a month in Triple-A. He’d gotten out to not only a rough start in 2024 (.162/.280/.206 in 83 plate appearances) but to his overall big league career.

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