The Latest Breaking News from KeBryan Hayes

ST. LOUIS — In his first year as a big-leaguer, rookie Brendan Donovan on Tuesday was awarded the utility Gold Glove in the first year that the award has been handed out.

PITTSBURGH — Everything about Thursday night’s Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs felt a little off.

Last Friday, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said the quiet part out loud: "I think we are at a moment in time that progress should not be measured entirely by wins and losses."

The Guardians surge with wins on the road, while the Dodgers remain in the first spot despite their win streak being snapped by the Royals.

PHOENIX — Teams don’t win many games when they allow seven runs in an inning.

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates’ messaging over this season has been consistent. They’re certain they’ve improved throughout the year, and they have a stat to tell you why.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates promised roster changes after the trade deadline.

PITTSBURGH — The Juan Soto sweepstakes have resonated very little locally for obvious reasons. The star outfielder just turned down a nearly half-billion dollar offer from the Washington Nationals last week. So, in the context of the Pirates' penny-pinching ownership, a sign-and-trade situation in which the club gives him more…

Yes, I'm still predicting the Pirates to win the World Series in 2027.