Pittsburgh Pirates
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Pirates draft pair of high schoolers in first round
Full Story: Pirates draft pair of high schoolers in first roundThe first round of the draft couldn’t have worked out much better for the Pirates. The Pirates not only drafted one of the players they… Full Story
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Braves rookie loses no-hitter in eighth but gets win
Full Story: Braves rookie loses no-hitter in eighth but gets winATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves still haven’t pitched a no-hitter at Turner Field, but Julio Teheran came close on Wednesday. The rookie right-hander didn’t allow… Full Story
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Medlen gets W, McCann gets 1,000 hit as Brave
Full Story: Medlen gets W, McCann gets 1,000 hit as BraveATLANTA — Kris Medlen hadn’t received much offensive support from his Atlanta Braves teammates this season, but that changed Monday night. Brian McCann, Jason Heyward… Full Story
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Brewer’s Betancourt hits the go-ahead home run
Full Story: Brewer’s Betancourt hits the go-ahead home runMILWAUKEE — Yuniesky Betancourt hit the go-ahead home run to lead off the seventh inning and Jim Henderson notched his seventh save of the season… Full Story
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Gattis’ homer lifts Braves over Pirates
Full Story: Gattis’ homer lifts Braves over PiratesPITTSBURGH — Evan Gattis’ entire pinch-hitting experience had consisted of one appearance and one ground out when he was playing rookie ball in the Atlanta… Full Story
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Pirates rally to beat Reds behind McKenry’s two homers
Full Story: Pirates rally to beat Reds behind McKenry’s two homersPITTSBURGH — Manager Clint Hurdle and star center fielder Andrew McCutchen had the same answer when asked to explain the Pittsburgh Pirates’ improbable victory on… Full Story
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Pirates, Reds set to renew testy rivalry
Full Story: Pirates, Reds set to renew testy rivalryThe Pirates meet the Cincinnati Reds for the first time this season on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series in Pittsburgh, and… Full Story
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Pirates continue turnaround, beat Diamondbacks
Full Story: Pirates continue turnaround, beat DiamondbacksPHOENIX — Garrett Jones began his stay in the National League with 10 home runs in his first 19 games, the last of which came… Full Story
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Pirates off to fast start in win over D-backs
Full Story: Pirates off to fast start in win over D-backsPHOENIX — It was not exactly a big game, but it was something to build on. Pittsburgh had its season-high run total in a 5-3… Full Story
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Cubs beat Pirates behind Samardzija, Rizzo
Full Story: Cubs beat Pirates behind Samardzija, RizzoPITTSBURGH — Chicago Cubs pitcher certainly pitched like an ace in the first opening day start of his career, but Carlos Marmol hardly looked… Full Story
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Full Story: Pirates’ Paul Skenes impacting games despite not facing Rockies
Pittsburgh rookie sensation Paul Skenes has experience pitching in altitude, so he can talk with plenty of credibility about how to be successful in Denver.… Full Story
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Full Story: Young players in spotlight as Pirates oppose Rockies
The Colorado Rockies haven’t spent much time at home lately, playing 10 of their past 13 games away from Denver. They will get a chance… Full Story
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Full Story: Dodgers acquire lefty Jose Hernandez from Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded left-handed reliever Jose Hernandez to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations, the clubs announced Thursday. The Pirates designated… Full Story
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Full Story: Pirates activate veteran reliever Dennis Santana
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated newly acquired right-hander Dennis Santana ahead of Thursday’s game in St. Louis. Santana, 28, was claimed off waivers from the New… Full Story
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Full Story: Pirates RHP Hunter Stratton departs with injury
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Hunter Stratton exited Thursday afternoon’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning due to an apparent arm injury. Stratton… Full Story
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Full Story: Pirates activate veteran reliever Dennis Santana
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated newly acquired right-hander Dennis Santana ahead of Thursday’s game in St. Louis. Santana, 28, was claimed off waivers from the New… Full Story
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Full Story: Cards’ Nolan Arenado brings hot bat to finale vs. Pirates
Nolan Arenado tried to stay patient during a bumpy start to the season. Now things are starting to click for the third baseman, who has… Full Story
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Full Story: Pirates face Cardinals, look to continue surge
The Pittsburgh Pirates have won five of their past seven games to move into second place in the National League Central. Next, the Pirates will… Full Story
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Full Story: Pirates claim Niko Goodrum off waivers, send him to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed infielder/outfielder Niko Goodrum off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. The Pirates optioned the 32-year-old Goodrum to Triple-A Indianapolis.… Full Story
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Full Story: Pirates rookie Paul Skenes faces Cardinals for first time
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Paul Skenes will look to put the Cardinals on their heels Tuesday night when the National League Central rivals open a… Full Story