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Drew Maggi's First MLB Hit After 13 Years in Minors Had Pirates Dugout Going Nuts

His teammates may have been more excited than he was.

Sports Illustrated

Pirates star Dick Groat, who also played in NBA, dies at 92

A wiry shortstop with a slick glove and a lightning-quick guard with a lethal set shot, Groat was a star on the baseball diamond and the basketball court in the 1950s.

Chicago Sun-Times

2023 NFL Draft prospect Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s brother plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Did you know 2023 NFL Draft prospect Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a brother that plays in the MLB?

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Dick Groat, Pirates Legend and Duke College Basketball Star, Dies at 92

The two-sport star won two World Series titles and was the No. 3 pick in the 1952 NBA draft.

Sports Illustrated

He played more than 1,100 minor league games, and finally made an emotional MLB debut

The picture of a baseball journeyman, Drew Maggi had seen 4,500 plate appearances in places like Charleston, Tulsa, Little Rock and Altoona, Pa., before finally getting his big-league shot Wednesday.

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Pirates’ Drew Maggi hit with pitch-clock violation in first MLB at-bat after 13 seasons in the minors

Let Drew Maggi have his moment!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bryan Reynolds’ Pirates extension leaves just 3 MLB teams to never sign a player for $100M

The Pirates have broken the nine-figure seal, and only these squads remain.

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Report: Pirates Sign Star Outfielder to Biggest Contract in Team History

The red-hot Pittsburgh team made a huge move on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Jimmy Butler Has the Bucks on the Brink

He takes his game to another level in the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

Pirates’ Winning Record Fueled by ‘Good Vibes’ and Spinning Pitching Staff

Though Pittsburgh has become known for its amusing clubhouse celebrations, there’s more behind its winning record this season.

Sports Illustrated

Pirates sweep Reds, bump winning streak to 7 behind dominant effort from Vince Velasquez

PITTSBURGH — Vince Velasquez hopped off the mound, pumped both of his fists and let out a guttural scream, the right-hander clearly disinterested in hiding his emotions after a strikeout of Reds third baseman Jason Vosler on a slider in the seventh inning Sunday afternoon.

Tribune News Service

Look: MLB Prospect Has Epic Reaction to Call-Up After 13 Years in Minor Leagues

It’s been a long road in professional baseball for the 33-year-old.

Sports Illustrated

Pittsburgh minor leaguer Drew Maggi had the best reaction to finally getting called up to play in MLB after 13 years

After 13 years and 1,154 minor league games, Pirates infielder Drew Maggi will finally get his chance to join The Show.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bill Madden: A’s continue to be an embarrassment to MLB, but so do a half-dozen other teams

NEW YORK — The sorry plight of the Oakland Athletics, which came to a head this week with the announcement the team will be pulling up stakes and heading to a new ballpark in Las Vegas, is the most glaring example of the bigger problem vexing baseball — the lack…

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Bullpen shines, as Pirates extend winning streak to six with win against Reds

PITTSBURGH — There was no 14-run explosion this time. Not even eight, as the Pirates had averaged over the past five games, all wins. Furthermore, the Pirates saw their quality start streak snapped at 11.

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Pirates extend manager Derek Shelton beyond 2023

PITTSBURGH — The good vibes around the Pirates’ clubhouse have extended to the coaching staff, in turn leading to some fresh ink being drawn.

Tribune News Service

Pirates win 5th in a row, accomplishing feat for first time under manager Derek Shelton

PITTSBURGH — To reach a benchmark never done before in the Derek Shelton era, it was only fitting that a trio of first-year Pirates helped make the feat possible.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Fans Ripped Pirates Catcher After His Awful Flop Was Rewarded by Ump

This was embarrassing. For the catcher and the ump.

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Pitching and pop travel home safely, as Pirates shove aside Reds at PNC

PITTSBURGH — Jack Suwinski didn’t need to dig around in his suitcase to locate the red-hot bat that played a big role on the Pirates’ recent road trip. Connor Joe, same deal.

Daily Record

East Kilbride Pirates make winning return to top flight with Merseyside Nighthawks shutout

The Pirates ran out comfortable winners on their travel in the Premier North opener

Tribune News Service

Pirates sweep Rockies with another offensive outburst, finishing series in historic fashion

DENVER — Austin Hedges and Canaan Smith-Njigba sat at a table, surrounded by teammates while playing an intense game of Connect Four prior to the first game of this series.

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Jack Suwinski finds new favorite playground, as Pirates win again in Denver

DENVER — Before the Pirates began a three-game series against the Rockies at Coors Field, Jack Suwinski had questions for Connor Joe, who called this place home the previous two seasons.

Tribune News Service

Offensive eruption spurs Pirates to lopsided victory against Rockies in series opener

DENVER — The Pirates totaled a pair of touchdowns during their 14-3 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Monday at Coors Field. They also collected 16 hits, an offensive onslaught where every starter — except poor Connor Joe, who was playing in his former park — had at least one.…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cardinals salvage series split with Tommy Edman's walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning

ST. LOUIS — Bases loaded situations had been a painfully unsuccessful scenario for the Cardinals, and it looked like it might be part of another frustrating loss marked by missed opportunities. But Tommy Edman smacked an RBI single through the infield with two outs and the bases loaded to drive…

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Andrew McCutchen celebrates Jackie Robinson Day with game-deciding homer in Pirates victory

ST. LOUIS — Andrew McCutchen doesn't agree with the idea of distilling the celebration of Jackie Robinson down into one day. For McCutchen, it's something he tries to do every day he takes the field, by the way he plays the game and carries himself.

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