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Pirates go 6-0 during homestand

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates didn’t look like a last-place team during a 6-0 homestand in which they outscored the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals by 43-4. “It was special,” shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa said after a 5-0 win over the Cardinals on Wednesday. “These aren’t just ...

Pirates have 2 prospects picked for Futures game at MLB All-Star weekend

Pittsburgh Pirates prospects, shortstop Konnor Griffin and outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez, were named to the National League roster for this season’s All-Star Futures Game on Monday. The 26th edition of the Futures Game will be played on Saturday, July 12 at Truist Park in Cumberland, Georgia. ...

Pittsburgh Pirates drop opener of series with Texas Rangers

PITTSBURGH — Jacob deGrom struck out seven in six strong innings, Corey Seager hit his first home run since May 10 and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night. DeGrom (7-2) retired the first 11 batters and allowed two runs and five hits in six innings with one ...

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana suspended four games by MLB

NEW YORK — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana was suspended four games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on Friday, a day after he was involved in an altercation with a fan. Santana is appealing the decision by the league and can continue to play while the ...

Pirates versus Tigers rained out; Doubleheader to be played on Thursday

DETROIT — The scheduled game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night was postponed due to the forecast for inclement weather. Heavy rain hit the Detroit area early Wednesday afternoon, and with heavy storms expected during the evening, the game was called off about two hours before the scheduled first pitch. The game will be played as a part of a split doubleheader today, with the first game scheduled for 1:10 p.m. and the second at 5:40 p.m. Two of baseball’s top starting pitchers — Detroit’s Tarik Skubal and Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes — are ...

Philly Special: Pirates bullpen can’t hold lead over Harper, Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper reached 1,000 RBIs and was part of a wild seventh inning rally in which the Philadelphia Phillies scored four runs on just one hit in an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Harper, who had three hits and reached base four times, picked up ...