Oneil Cruz Gives the Pirates Hope for a Brighter, More Fun Future There has never been an MLB player quite like the 6’7” shortstop, and his 2022 debut lived up to the hype. Sports Illustrated · Jun 21, 2022
David Bednar, Bryan Reynolds power Pirates to incredible victory in St. Louis ST. LOUIS — David Bednar jogged out from the Pirates dugout in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday, smacked the palm of his glove with his right hand, put his head down and went to work. After a frustrating road trip, the Pirates were three outs from something that… Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022
Offense once again quiet during Pirates' 4-2 loss to Braves that stretches losing streak to four ATLANTA — The positive, glass-half-full storyline with the Pirates this season has been the infusion of youth, a bevy of rookies getting chances with the big club and actually doing something with them. Jack Suwinski, Roansy Contreras, Cal Mitchell and the recent addition of Travis Swaggerty. Even the conspicuous absence… Tribune News Service · Jun 11, 2022
Paul Zeise: Pirates' younger players have at least made the team more interesting The Pirates have won eight of 12 and the ones driving this little surge are mostly the younger players, so that’s exciting. Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022
Jack Suwinski walk-off homer adds another rookie highlight to the Pirates' growing reel PITTSBURGH — There have been times when it’s been fair to wonder how long Jack Suwinski will last in the majors this season. Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022
Roansy Contreras dazzles in MLB return, but Pirates fall to Rockies, 2-1 PITTSBURGH — Roansy Contreras’ reintroduction didn’t end in a win, even though he surely deserved one. Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022
Aside from two loud swings, Corbin Burnes silences Pirates as Brewers win, 5-2 MILWAUKEE — Loud, powerful strikes do not happen often against Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes, as the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner takes immense pride in keeping opposing bats quiet. That much was evident when Burnes had an MLB-best 2.43 ERA in 28 starts last year and allowed a… Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2022
Vogelbach, Contreras star, as Pirates overcome slow start to top Nationals, 9-4 PITTSBURGH — Lunch time Tuesday featured news that the Pirates had avoided an arbitration hearing with their best player, signing Bryan Reynolds to a two-year contract worth $13.5 million. It ended with a victory that was even more unlikely, especially after an ugly first inning. Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2022