Crashing Thunder Causes Run-Scoring Balk in Minor League Baseball Game Minor league baseball game features thunder balk. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9, 2025
Texas Rangers Re-Sign Nathan Eovaldi To Million Deal Texas Rangers secure Nathan Eovaldi with a million contract, enhancing their pitching lineup for future success. Top News · Dec 13, 2024
MLB Spring Training Updates: Players' Return, Injury Updates, Debuts Stay updated on MLB spring training with player comebacks, new signings, and injury comebacks across various teams. Top News · Feb 27, 2024
Deception Is the Key to the Mariners’ Playoff Push Yes, Julio Rodríguez deserves plenty of credit, but Seattle’s starting pitchers are fueling the team’s October hopes. Sports Illustrated · Aug 21, 2023
Early mountain too much for Pirates to climb, as they make late charge but lose to Brewers PITTSBURGH — Roansy Contreras screamed into his glove before flipping it up in the air out of frustration. The scowl on Johan Oviedo’s face as he walked slowly toward the Pirates dugout said plenty. Tucupita Marcano picked his bat up over his head and thought for a second about slamming… Tribune News Service · Jul 2, 2023
Familiar frustrations continue as Pirates blanked in Milwaukee, 5-0 MILWAUKEE — There’s a reason they call this place the House of Horrors. A bunch of them, really. Milwaukee entered Saturday’s game 123-63 all time against the Pirates at American Family Field, including a mark 24-8 since 2019. Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023
Another bad night from Pirates’ bullpen spoils solid debut from Osvaldo Bido in loss to Cubs CHICAGO — No, Osvaldo Bido, they aren’t all this bad. The Pirates and their fans certainly hope not, anyway. Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023
Pirates bullpen, defense come up short in loss to Diamondbacks, still searching for 1st series win in May PITTSBURGH — A few hours before first pitch, Austin Hedges delivered a softly spoken message that was just audible enough for those in the clubhouse to hear. Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023
Pirates enjoy another offensive outburst against an elite arm, take down Diamondbacks PITTSBURGH — As the Pirates plotted ways to dig themselves out of a sizable funk, with losses in 11 of 12 games entering Sunday’s series finale in Baltimore, this likely wasn’t a course they charted. Facing opening day starters in three of the four subsequent contests, it looked like a… Tribune News Service · May 20, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023
Framber Valdez shuts down Pirates, as Roansy Contreras struggles to throw strikes against Astros PITTSBURGH — Much of the baseball world was introduced to left-hander Framber Valdez this past postseason. Although he made his MLB debut in 2018, the uniquely built (5-11, 240 pounds) Astros starter made a name for himself with four playoff starts this past fall, including a pair off victories in… Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023
Bryan Reynolds, Pirates enjoy another fun night at Fenway Park, take down Red Sox BOSTON — Should this incredible run continue, Bryan Reynolds may opt out of the flight home. Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023
Bryan Reynolds, Jason Delay combine to lead Pirates in wild slugfest against Red Sox BOSTON — The breadth of a baseball season, 162 games in all, allows for these beauties, the back-and-forth, nothing-ever-seems-right affairs. On Monday in Boston, two popups were dropped, a single off first base scored a run, and the Pirates and Red Sox combined for six home runs. Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023
Pirates get clutch performances, beat Adam Wainwright to spoil Cardinals' Sunday coronation Sunday in St. Louis had a festive feel and was supposed to be about a coronation of Cardinals stars, the formal feting of Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina in their final regular-season home game. Tribune News Service · Oct 2, 2022
Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022 Home-cooking once again kind to Jack Suwinski during Pirates' victory over Reds PITTSBURGH — The ball landed with a thud when it struck the FedEx sign in right-center field. For Jack Suwinski, it must have felt strange to hit something to that part of PNC Park and have it actually stay in play. Seems all Suwinski does these days at home is…
Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022 Three C's — Cruz, Castro and Contreras — steal show; Pirates complete sweep of Cincinnati CINCINNATI — As Pirates players walked back and forth with plates of breakfast and others prepared for batting practice Wednesday morning, Oneil Cruz and Rodolfo Castro chatted quietly in one corner of the visiting clubhouse at Great American Ball Park. Wearing a set of gray headphones as he listened to…
Tribune News Service · Sep 10, 2022 Roansy Contreras, Oneil Cruz flash brilliance in Pirates' win over Cardinals PITTSBURGH — Roansy Contreras has a long way to go and a lot of years to succeed before he turns in anything approaching Jose Quintana’s career.
Tribune News Service · Sep 4, 2022 Roansy Contreras dazzles on Hall of Fame night, but Pirates still fall to Blue Jays, 4-1 PITTSBURGH — If there were ever positive vibes heading into a Pirates game, Saturday’s matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays had them.
Tribune News Service · Aug 28, 2022 Three triples and solid Roansy Contreras start help Pirates get revenge in series finale victory PHILADELPHIA — Under fire from a few ex-major league players recently, the Pirates got the last laugh against a current one Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, besting Phillies starter Noah Syndergaard during a 5-0 victory that helped the Pirates avoid a sweep.
Tribune News Service · Aug 23, 2022 Roansy Contreras impresses, Oneil Cruz homers, but Pirates still lose to Braves PITTSBURGH — Roansy Contreras paid for his one big mistake against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.
Tribune News Service · Aug 18, 2022 Roansy Contreras battles through command issues in return, as Pirates suffer 8-3 loss to Red Sox PITTSBURGH — Perhaps one thing Roansy Contreras had been working on with Triple-A Indianapolis was learning how to survive without having all of his weapons working, a necessary skill for consistent success at this level.
Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022 Bryan Reynolds walk-off homer carries Pirates to roller-coaster win over Brewers PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates promised roster changes after the trade deadline.
Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2022 Roansy Contreras returns to familiar form, as Pirates open twinbill with victory over Reds CINCINNATI — At every stop throughout his major league career, Roansy Contreras has been known for his ability to respond. Within an inning or even sometimes at-bats, the 22-year-old is unusually mature when it comes to making adjustments and learning lessons faster than his peers. It’s one of the many…
Tribune News Service · Jul 2, 2022 After recent home run binge, tables turn on Pirates during blowout loss to Brewers PITTSBURGH — As much fun as the Pirates’ previous two games had been, with Bryan Reynolds and Michael Perez delivering back-to-back three-homer performances, Friday’s 19-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers represented the other end of the spectrum.
Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022 Pirates impress again in 7-1 win over Cubs PITTSBURGH — It’s begun to feel like the Pirates, and especially their young players, are trying to outdo one another lately.