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Pirates legend retires after 13 MLB seasons on anniversary of debut

Josh Harrison signing off.

Billy Heyen

Pirates provide important trade status update on Paul Skenes

The Pittsburgh Pirates have Major League Baseball's best young pitcher, but will he be with the club for much longer?

Colin Keane

Pirates trade proposal lands massive haul for Mets in deal involving Paul Skenes

Why would the Pittsburgh Pirates move on from Paul Skenes?

Jon Conahan

Pirates trade update opens door for them to cut ties with Paul Skenes

The Pittsburgh Pirates have found themselves in the middle of some trade rumors involving their ace, Paul Skenes. A trade is extremely unlikely, but not out of the question.

Aaliyan Mohammed

Oneil Cruz breaks own MLB record for hardest-hit ball with monster HR

Pirates' second baseman Oneil Cruz now tops the list of hardest-hit baseballs since MLB began tracking data in 2015.

Dan Treacy

Pirates' Oneil Cruz hits hardest ball in MLB exit velocity history

Oneil broke his own record.

Billy Heyen

Dodgers sell the farm for Paul Skenes in shocking trade prediction

The Los Angeles Dodgers would break baseball if they were to make this trade happen.

Colby Faria

MLB analyst names the price to acquire Pirates’ Paul Skenes

This feels like a good comparison

Joe Krasnowski

Insider drops update on potential blockbuster Paul Skenes trade

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 17-34. Their consistent failure to be competitive has ignited trade rumors surrounding their young ace, Paul Skenes.

Aaliyan Mohammed

Paul Skenes trade rumors get telling prediction from MLB insider

Interesting prediction.

Matthew Wadleigh

MLB insider makes compelling case for Pirates to trade Paul Skenes

The case is made.

Matthew Wadleigh

Pirates GM's blunt message on Paul Skenes trade buzz

Welp.

Matthew Wadleigh

Juan Soto comparison reveals Pirates' Paul Skenes insane trade value

This could be a massive haul.

Matthew Wadleigh

Pirates get bad news, lose top pitcher amid Paul Skenes trade talks

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a tough season and it just got tougher, losing one of their top pitchers to season-ending surgery.

Nick Radosevich

Pirates potential trade of Paul Skenes gets massive update from MLB insider

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 16-33 and recently fired their manager, Derek Shelton. With how things are going, their young ace, Paul Skenes, has been the center of some trade rumors.

Aaliyan Mohammed

Paul Skenes trade rumors get massive update from Pirates source

There it is.

Matthew Wadleigh

Latest news, updates after fan falls over right field wall in Pirates-Cubs game

A fan fell 21 feet onto the right field warning track during the Pirates-Cubs' game on Wednesday night.

David Suggs

Pirates blockbuster trade proposal cut ties with Paul Skenes for 4-players

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently fired Derek Shelton and seem to be years away from being contenders. That, paired with their inability to compete financially with big markets, could lead to them losing Paul Skenes soon.

Aaliyan Mohammed

Paul Skenes breaks silence after Pirates waste phenomenal start

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 15-32, and things keep getting worse. The team recently fired Derek Shelton and just wasted Paul Skenes' first career complete game.

Aaliyan Mohammed

Pirates' 23-year old righty pitcher needs Tommy John surgery, insider reports

Not good news for Pittsburgh.

Billy Heyen

Pirates trading Paul Skenes recommendations heat up after another brutal loss

Pittsburgh is letting down its star.

Billy Heyen

Pirates bring back familiar face for comeback after 2017 retirement

It's been a while.

Billy Heyen

Phillies-Pirates get rain delay update at start of rivalry series

The Pennsylvania foes have to wait.

Billy Heyen

Pirates trade idea sends Paul Skenes to AL contender for unprecedented haul

The Pittsburgh Pirates could get an unprecedented haul for the reigning Rookie of the Year.

Daniel Fox

Pirates GM reportedly lists house for sale, but not for reason you think

The speculation is swirling.

Matthew Wadleigh

Paul Skenes makes Team USA decision for 2026 World Baseball Classic

A highly anticipated ace pitcher has committed to playing for Team USA

Jackson Roberts

Pirates' Paul Skenes makes exciting announcement

This should be fun.

Matthew Wadleigh

Mets’ manager makes surprising comment on Pirates’ Paul Skenes

This is nice to see from an opposing manager

Joe Krasnowski

Analyst explains why Pirates should trade Paul Skenes

MLB analyst Erik Kratz believes the Pittsburgh Pirates should make a bold move and trade star pitcher Paul Skenes.

Cole Shelton

Pirates' Paul Skenes did not hold back when reacting to Derek Shelton firing

The Pittsburgh Pirates fired Derek Shelton on the team's off day on Thursday. They won Don Kelly's first game as the interim manager, but Paul Skenes reacted to the news of Shelton's firing before the game.

Aaliyan Mohammed

Pirates announce major Derek Shelton decision after brutal start

He is gone.

Matthew Wadleigh

Pirates get $400 million contract prediction for rising superstar

Pittsburgh will have to pay up to keep this superstar

Joe Krasnowski

Pirates star Paul Skenes gets $500 million contract prediction from MLB insider

That would be a huge payday.

Matthew Wadleigh

What channel is Pirates vs. Padres on today?

Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game

Jared Greenspan

Paul Skenes on the wrong side of history after Cubs' 3-HR inning

Oof.

Matthew Wadleigh

Pirates' Paul Skenes shows why Dodgers may one day pay him $1 billion

The Pittsburgh ace seems destined for Los Angeles.

Billy Heyen

Pirates' Tommy Pham suspended after obscene gesture towards fan

Another one for Pham.

Matthew Wadleigh

Tommy Pham caught making obscene gesture to fan after interaction

Classic Tommy Pham.

Matthew Wadleigh

Pirates' Oneil Cruz leaves Paul Skenes in awe with mind-blowing home run

This ball was absolutely blasted.

Billy Heyen

Pirates lose on inexplicable baserunning error as Enmanuel Valdez is tagged on hand calling timeout

This was a crazy ending to Guardians-Pirates.

Billy Heyen

Pirates-Nationals benches clear after head-hunting of Andrew McCutchen sparks controversy

Look out, Andrew.

Billy Heyen

What channel is Reds vs. Pirates on today?

Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game

Jared Greenspan

Pirates' Oneil Cruz injury seems real even if team won't say it

It's a bit curious what Pittsburgh is doing.

Billy Heyen

Pirates' crazy collision play proves crucial in insane extra-innings marathon

Pittsburgh got a lucky break and made it pay off in the very long run.

Billy Heyen

Why Pirates received backlash for removal of Roberto Clemente signage

Here is what to know about the sign controversy in Pittsburgh.

Gilbert McGregor

Pirates legend's family addresses advertisement scandal

The family of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente addressed the Pirates' shocking decision to replace a logo with an advertisement.

Shaun McAvoy

Pirates diss Roberto Clemente with controversial decision

This wasn't a great call in Pittsburgh.

Billy Heyen

Pirates' Paul Skenes shares hilarious Livvy Dunne-GQ photo shoot story

You've gotta love Paul Skenes.

Billy Heyen

Pirates' Oneil Cruz reaches historic marks not touched since 1913

It's been a while for Pittsburgh.

Billy Heyen

Pirates infielder Nick Gonzales suffers injury on Opening Day home run trot

The Pirates second baseman had an unfortunate first homer of the season.

Daniel Chavkin

MLB insider makes insane prediction for Pirates' Paul Skenes

As the Pittsburgh Pirates begin a new season, one insider made an insane prediction about superstar Paul Skenes after a historic rookie season.

Shaun McAvoy

Paul Skenes baseball card sells for more than Pirates superstar will make this season

MLB's contract system means Paul Skenes is certainly underpaid.

Billy Heyen

Pirates mocked on social media for goofy Paul Skenes video that surprised no one

Skenes will start for Pittsburgh on Opening Day.

Billy Heyen

Pirates ace Paul Skenes teases nasty new pitch during spring debut

Paul Skenes offered a first look over the weekend at the new pitch he's been working on ahead of his second season on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Riley Overend

'MLB The Show' names Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz and Gunnar Henderson as cover athletes

Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz and Gunnar Henderson were named cover athletes for 'MLB The Show 25'.

Teddy Ricketson

Rare Paul Skenes rookie card has been uncovered

Who was lucky enough to uncover the one-of-one Paul Skenes rookie card?

Michael OHara

The growing list of things you can win if you find Paul Skenes card

The search has a Willy Wonka-esque feel. The Sporting News examines the treasure hunt that is underway.

Daniel Chavkin

Revisiting Paul Skenes' LSU transfer and national title

With the star Pirates pitcher set to appear on ESPN's "College GameDay," here are the details to know about his college days at LSU.

Daniel Mader

Livvy Dunne rates Paul Skenes' best flips, tumbles at Pirates star tries luck at gymnastics

Paul Skenes traded his baseball spikes for a leotard (metaphorically speaking), twirling and whirling in a clip posted to girlfriend Livvy Dunne's TikTok.

David Suggs

What channel is Pirates vs. Reds on tonight?

Time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB Friday Night Baseball game between Pirates, Reds

Jared Greenspan

Tracking Paul Skenes' updated Rookie of the Year, Cy Young chances

Could Pirates ace Paul Skenes slip out of the NL Rookie of the Year race?

Dan Treacy

What channel is Pirates vs. Mariners on tonight?

Time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB Friday Night Baseball game between Pirates, Mariners

Jared Greenspan

Revisiting Paul Skenes' impressive hitting stats at Air Force

Paul Skenes misses hitting, as he shared ahead of the 2024 All-Star Game. His college numbers tell you why.

Dan Treacy

Stats, GPA and more to know about Paul Skenes' humble high school beginnings

Before Paul Skenes became one of MLB's best pitchers, he was a highly-touted recruit looking to make his mark on the high school level.

David Suggs

Breaking down Paul Skenes' Cy Young chances after stellar first half

Pirates phenom Paul Skenes has vaulted to the front of the NL Rookie of the Year race, but could the Cy Young Award be on the table, as well?

Dan Treacy

Paul Skenes joins list of rookies, youngest players to start All-Star Game

Pirates ace Paul Skenes continues to make history.

Dan Treacy

Making the case for Paul Skenes to be National League's starting pitcher

Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made a strong case to be the National League's starting pitcher for the All-Star Game in his final start before the break.

Kyle Irving

Paul Skenes tosses seven hitless innings, strikes out 11 vs. Brewers

Another day, another electrifying start by Paul Skenes.

Dan Treacy

How Livvy Dunne celebrated boyfriend Paul Skenes' All-Star selection

Livvy Dunne's celebration of Paul Skenes' All-Star Game selection was simple but effective.

Jacob Camenker

Why Andrew McCutchen tweets out 'Furries' every year

McCutchen has once again sent off his annual message.

Edward Sutelan

Cardinals crowd gives Paul Skenes standing ovation after duel with Miles Mikolas

Paul Skenes and Miles Mikolas provided one of the best pitching duels of the season on Tuesday night.

Bryan Murphy

What channel is Twins vs. Pirates on tonight?

Time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB Friday Night Baseball game between Twins, Pirates

Jared Greenspan

Tracking Paul Skenes' results against Shohei Ohtani

A phenom meets an MVP in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Here's a look at how Pirates rookie Paul Skenes fared against Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.

Dan Treacy

Paul Skenes celebrates 22nd birthday with nine-strikeout display vs. Tigers

Paul Skenes' fourth start came with plenty of fanfare. The Pirates' rookie star delivered, ensuring his 22nd birthday was a memorable one.

David Suggs

Paul Skenes flirts with history with 7 straight strikeouts

Skenes warned batters before the game. They weren't ready for him during it.

Edward Sutelan

Explaining Paul Skenes' signature 'splinker' pitch

Pirates rising star Paul Skenes flashed some of his ridiculous potential in his MLB debut, and you can expect to see more of his "splinker" pitch in the weeks ahead.

Dan Treacy

Everything to know about Paul Skenes' pitch mix

Skenes has already shown ace stuff in the majors. Here's what you need to know about his arsenal.

Edward Sutelan

How tall is Pirates phenom Paul Skenes?

Paul Skenes has turned his imposing size into one of his greatest strengths as he's worked his way up to the major leagues.

Dan Treacy

When will the Pirates promote top prospect Paul Skenes?

The 2023 No. 1 overall pick was putting up stellar numbers in Triple-A. Here's when he'll reach the big leagues.

Edward Sutelan

What happened in Paul Skenes vs. Jackson Holliday matchup?

In a battle of baseball's top pitching prospect vs. top hitting prospect, who came out on top?

Edward Sutelan

Is Olivia Dunne dating No. 1 MLB Draft pick Paul Skenes?

LSU is producing star after the star, and the Tigers might have one of the biggest power couples in sports.

Dan Treacy

Top draft pick Paul Skenes impresses in MiLB debut for Pirates

Paul Skenes is officially in the MLB pipeline.

Kevin Skiver

Rich Hill climbs MLB's journeyman list after being traded to Padres

Rich Hill will play for his 13th MLB team after being traded from the Pirates to the Padres at the deadline.

Kyle Irving

Paul Skenes agree to record-breaking signing bonus

Paul Skenes and the Pirates came to a deal about a week after the draft.

Kevin Skiver

How much will Paul Skenes make with the Pirates?

The Pirates selected the LSU ace with the first pick of the 2023 MLB Draft. How much will he make for the Pittsburgh club?

Zac Al-Khateeb

How to watch the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates without cable

What to know to watch the 2023 Pirates without cable.

Kevin Skiver

Full list of Pirates draft picks in 2023

Here's what you need to know about when the Pirates are drafting in 2023 and who they could select.

Dan Treacy

Why the Pirates drafted Paul Skenes instead of Dylan Crews at No. 1 overall

Dylan Crews has long been praised as the best player in the 2023 MLB Draft class, but Pittsburgh went in another direction with the first overall pick.

Edward Sutelan

Dylan Crews vs. Paul Skenes: Who should Pirates pick at No. 1?

The Pirates have a big decision to make. Here's how they should be evaluating the pick for No. 1 overall.

Edward Sutelan

Dylan Crews MLB Draft rumors: LSU star reportedly eyes record bonus

Crews has long been considered the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. That might no longer be the case.

Edward Sutelan

What channel is Brewers vs. Pirates on tonight?

How to watch Brewers vs. Pirates on Apple TV+.

Kevin Skiver

Andrew McCutchen rips MLB as Pirates, Padres play in smoke-shrouded PNC Park

Despite worsening air quality levels, MLB insisted on Pirates-Padres going on as scheduled. That didn't sit well with Pittsburgh's veteran centerfielder

David Suggs

What channel is Pirates vs. Marlins on tonight?

Everything you need to know to watch the Marlins host the Pirates in an exclusively streamed Friday night game.

Dan Treacy

Projecting MLB debut for LSU star, likely No. 1 pick Dylan Crews

LSU outfielder Dylan Crews is hoping to lead the Tigers to a national title, but it might not be too long before he's playing in the majors. Here's what you need to know about Crews' timeline.

Dan Treacy

Scouting report, more to know about Henry Davis as Pirates call up 2021 1st overall pick

The Pirates are calling up the prized catching prospct as the team continues its push in the National League Central.

Edward Sutelan

What channel is Pirates vs. Brewers on tonight?

Here's what you need to know to watch the Pirates vs. Brewers Friday night game.

Sara Tidwell

Drew Maggi describes drawing huge ovation from Pirates fans in long-awaited MLB debut

Drew Maggi was buried in MLB systems for 13 years, but he finally got a big-league at-bat.

Kevin Skiver

Explaining family ties between Canaan Smith-Njigba and Jaxon Smith-Njigba

They chose different sports, but Jaxon and Canaan Smith-Njigba are hoping to put on for their hometown wherever they go.

David Suggs

The Pirates are off to their best start since 1992. Should we take them seriously?

Pittsburgh is off to a historically good start by Pirate-baseball standards. But is it sustainable?

Jason Foster

Andrew McCutchen comes 'full circle' to star with Bryan Reynolds, the prospect he was traded for

From the moment the inevitable trade that every Pirates fan dreaded became official on Jan. 15, 2018, Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds became forever linked in Pittsburgh baseball history.

Ryan Fagan

Latest injury updates on Pirates SS Oneil Cruz

The latest on the injury status of Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz after he exited Sunday's game.

Dan Treacy

Pirates, White Sox brawl after Oneil Cruz gets injured in home plate collision

Cruz, one of baseball's most highly-touted youngsters, suffered a serious injury after landing awkwardly trying to slide into home plate.

David Suggs

Why the Pirates and Orioles played the bottom of the 9th inning without umpires in spring training game

The Orioles and Pirates agreed to return to the field for the bottom of the ninth inning of their spring training game. The umpires didn't, however.

David Suggs

With Andrew McCutchen back in Pittsburgh, one reunion we'd love to see for every MLB fan base

We couldn’t help but wonder what other potential feel-good reunion stories could be on the horizon, sooner or later. So we found at least one for every franchise.

Ryan Fagan

TSN Originals: Roberto Clemente's shocking death, 50 years later

The way news traveled 50 years ago, most awoke to a new year, 1973, to find out that Pirates superstar Roberto Clemente had died in a plane crash the night before, Dec. 31, 1972, off the coast of Puerto Rico. Here's how The Sporting News covered the aftermath in the ensuing weeks.

Bob Hille

TSN Archives: Search for Clemente Abandoned (Jan. 27, 1973, issue)

The search for Roberto Clemente's body, off the coast of his native Puerto Rico, was called off some two week after the Pirates super star and four others died in a plane crash on Dec. 31, 1972. A correspondent for The Sporting News was on the island, reporting on the decision.

TSN Archives

TSN Archives: Roberto Died as He Lived — Caring (Jan. 20, 1973, issue)

This story is interesting, in that after it discusses the Pirates in the wake of superstar Roberto Clemente’s death and what he meant to them, it moves on at the end — perhaps as Clemente himself would’ve liked — to on-the-field offseason notes about the team.

TSN Archives

TSN Archives: Clemente and Charisma (Jan. 20, 1973, issue)

Upon Roberto Clemente's death on Dec. 31, 1972, regular TSN columnist Joe Falls, based in an American League city (Detroit), mused on the baseball superstar he never got to know.

TSN Archives

TSN Archives: Baseball Mourns Loss of Bucs Star Clemente (Jan. 13, 1973, issue)

This unbylined story appeared on Page 42, apparently pulled together and inserted into The Sporting News at the last minute following Roberto Clemente’s death in a plane crash on Dec. 31, 1972 (a Sunday).

TSN Archives

The Pirates have never recovered from their 1992 NLCS loss to the Braves

Pittsburgh now is exactly 30 years removed from the worst sports defeat in its history, a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves, which kept the Pirates out of the World Series then, and perhaps forever.

Mike DeCourcy

TSN Archives: Roberto Clemente collects 3,000th hit (Oct. 14, 1972, issue)

Roberto Clemente dedicated his 3,000th (and final) major-league hit on Sept. 30, 1972, to Pirates fans, The Sporting News reported. Only three months later all of baseball would mourn his death in a plane crash near Puerto Rico.

TSN Archives

Dennis Eckersley rips Pirates roster as 'hodgepodge of nothingness'

Eckersley did not mince words when it came to his summation of the Pirates roster.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Phone flying out of pocket costs Pirates' Rodolfo Castro one-game suspension

Rodolfo Castro will appeal his suspension, but the hilarious moment likely will result in him missing a game.

Kevin Skiver

Giants' Logan Webb set to duel ex-teammate Tyler Beede, who officiated Webb's wedding

In baseball terms, Webb and Beede go way back. They're close enough that Webb trusted Beede with his nuptials.

David Suggs

Jose Quintana trade details: Cardinals bolster pitching staff in deadline deal with Pirates to help with playoff push

Here are the details of the deal that brought Jose Quintana to Busch Stadium.

David Suggs

Best MLB trade deadline landing spots for Bryan Reynolds

The Sporting News examines five teams rumored to be interested in Pirates star Bryan Reynolds

David Suggs

Daniel Vogelbach trade details: Mets acquire slugger from Pirates for rookie reliever

The Mets needed a replacement for Dom Smith as they continue to battle in the NL East.

Kevin Skiver

Oneil Cruz knocks Miguel Rojas' tooth out

Rojas had his tooth knocked out in the Marlins-Pirates game, immediately exiting the game following his injury.

Zac Al-Khateeb

With Michael Perez's three-homer game on heels of Bryan Reynolds', Pirates in rare MLB company

Bryan Reynolds and Michael Perez smacked three homers in back-to-back games, becoming only the second pair of teammates to ever achieve the feat.

David Suggs

What is the 'fourth out' rule? Why bizarre tagging rule led to go-ahead run for Pirates vs. Nationals

Baseball is chock full of strange, obscure rules. But what to make of the rule that requires teams to make four outs in an inning?

Kevin Skiver

How tall is Oneil Cruz? Pirates shortstop is anything but a 'short' stop, rivaling Aaron Judge's height

Pirates No. 3 prospect Oneil Cruz is back with the big club after playing in two games for the Bucs in 2021.

Kevin Skiver

Pirates' Jack Suwinski clubs three Father's Day homers, including walk-off, with dad in attendance

This is just the best Father's Day gift.

Joe Rivera

Pitchers to throw a no-hitter and lose: Hunter Greene, Reds make MLB history with loss to Pirates

Reds pitchers Hunter Greene and Art Warren made MLB history in their no-hitter against the Pirates.

Jacob Camenker

MLB umpires continue brutal week with badly missed calls against Pirates, Red Sox

The Ump Show never stops, and Wednesday featured another two terrible calls.

Kevin Skiver

Ke'Bryan Hayes shows why he's the future the Pirates need

The Pirates’ slugger is just 25, but he’s already a leader in Pittsburgh.

Ryan Fagan

Arizona Fall League brawl was 'two guys being knuckleheads,' coach says

Pirates prospect Canaan Smith-Njigba decked Red Sox minor leaguer Josh Winckowski after Winckowski winged Smith-Njigba with a fastball.

Tom Gatto

Remembering the '71 Pirates

It's been 50 years since the Pirates beat the Orioles in the World Series, the memory of a lifetime for some but a game-changing event for MLB.

Bob Hille

Adam Frazier trade grades: Win-win for Padres and Pirates?

Frazier is leading the majors in hits as he is sent to the West Coast.

Edward Sutelan

Mets' Marcus Stroman, Pirates' John Nogowski curse at each other for no good reason

Lip readers appreciated the replayed exchange, though.

Tom Gatto

MLB Draft 2021: Pirates No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis had to keep pretty massive secret

The player taken first overall got the call way, way before he heard his name called by commissioner Rob Manfred.

Ryan Fagan

Jackie Bradley Jr. fakes out runner, turns nifty double play

Jackie Bradley Jr. made a nifty double play in the Brewers' 7-2 win over the Pirates.

Jacob Camenker

Watch Mookie Betts make shoestring grab, throw out runner at home in insane double play

Just Mookie being Mookie.

Joe Rivera

Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes loses home run after missing first base

Another miscue in what has been a difficult season for Pittsburgh fans.

Edward Sutelan

MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2021 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2021 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

When is Opening Day 2021? Date, schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Major League Baseball is returning to a full 162-game slate in 2021 after a shortened season last year. Here's everything to know about Opening Day, including the full TV schedule with start times for all 30 teams.

Joe Rivera

Tony Wolters had one of the saddest strikeouts you'll ever see

Darren O'Day got Tony Wolters bad on this strikeout.

Jordan Heck

MLB's rule change experiments: The good and the bad

Spoiler: It's mostly bad, especially the potential ban on shifts and the limits on teams' ability to control the running game.

Tom Gatto

Nationals, Orioles, Pirates and Rays are not happy with these MLB playoff odds

The official MLB Twitter account shared one set of playoff odds from FanGraphs with an unwise caption: "Let us know what you think."

Jordan Greer

Pirates trade Josh Bell to Nationals; first baseman 'thrilled' to play for 'contender'

The Nationals traded a budding minor league pitcher and an MLB-ready starter in return.

Joe Rivera

Why did the Pirates trade Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows? Failed bid at contention gifted Rays young stars

The Rays acquired Tyler Glasnow and Austin Meadows in a 2018 trade deadline deal for Chris Archer with the Pirates. Based on the teams in the 2020 World Series, Tampa Bay seems to have won that trade.

Billy Heyen

Eloy Jimenez injured himself while celebrating Lucas Giolito's no-hitter

The White Sox star was a little too excited.

Jordan Heck

Reds player tests positive for COVID-19, placing Pirates series in question

This is the first positive test in MLB outside of St. Louis in two weeks.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Pirates-Twins game delayed by … a drone?

The game was held up for about 15 minutes as players tried pelting the drone with baseballs.

Joe Rivera

MLB Opening Day 2020 live scores, updates, highlights from Friday's baseball games

There are 26 MLB teams starting their quest for a World Series appearance today. Sporting News will be tracking highlights, scores, updates and more.

Joe Rivera

MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2020 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

If MLB loses the 2020 season, a salary cap should be part of its vision for the future

Baseball can at least use a nixed year as an opportunity fix its woefully short supply of competition.

Mike DeCourcy

MLB presents its idea of socially distant baseball to teams

Teams have a lot to unpack. MLB is trying to cover every potential coronavirus hazard.

Tom Gatto

Dave Parker fondly remembers his 'wide world' of ABC Sports, meeting Howard Cosell

I woke up in a five-star hotel room in Honolulu on an early, sunny day in January 1980. I walked out onto the balcony, through the morning breeze and the swaying of the palm trees, with only one thing on my mind: ABC Sports.

Dave Parker

MLB payrolls 2020: Five takeaways from reported salary figures

Big-market teams are spending the most, but the league overall has been careful to keep a lid on expenses.

Tom Gatto

April 21, 1991: The Pirates stage the biggest extra-inning comeback in MLB history

Pittsburgh actually had two big comebacks that day against the Cubs.

Jason Foster

Rumored MLB 2020 season plan: Three reactions

July opening? November ending? That's the latest speculation. Some thoughts on those rumors.

Tom Gatto

Missing Opening Day: Overreactions to Strat-O-Matic simulations

It's already like that in the baseball world. Hey, games are games and stats are stats.

Tom Gatto

Tyler Glasnow gives critical insight on Pirates' pitching process — and how it failed him

The current Rays budding star and former Pirates pitcher painted a picture of what exactly went wrong in Pittsburgh. It was more the organization than him.

Joe Rivera

Here's how to watch MLB spring training games this year

The Astros are obviously the biggest storyline of spring action, but all teams carry compelling narratives worth fan attention.

Dan Bernstein

Pearson continues to make batters look silly

Toronto's top prospect hasn't given up a single hit in three innings of work.

Jackie Spiegel

When is Opening Day 2020? Schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Opening Day is right around the corner. Here's everything you need to know about the start of the 2020 MLB season.

Joe Rivera

Starling Marte trade analysis: Why D-backs acquired another outfielder

Arizona and Pittsburgh are headed in opposite directions right now, and this deal reflects their divergent needs.

Dan Bernstein

Hitter swings bat at catcher, touches off brawl in Venezuelan playoffs

Alex Romero took two hacks at Gabriel Lino after being thrown at intentionally. Twins utilityman Willians Astudillo was also ejected, for delivering a flying leg kick.

Tom Gatto

MLB's starting pitcher shakeup will lead to interesting 2020 homecomings

Many nice things will be said when these top hurlers visit their former parks for the first time, but some people might want to say things about their former favorites that aren't as pleasant.

Tom Gatto

Quietly great: Pirates' Bryan Reynolds put up strong numbers in rookie season

While the outfielder's performance got him enough attention for a fourth-place finish in National League Rookie of the Year voting, most fans outside Pennsylvania probably didn’t notice.

Jared Wyllys

MLB trade rumors: Three teams that should deal for Pirates outfielder Starling Marte

Ben Cherington has a lot on his table right now. One of the things on Cherington’s to-do list is to figure out what the future holds for Starling Marte.

Ryan Fagan

Pirates' Felipe Vazquez faces 21 new sex charges related to assault of teen girl

A judge denied a $1 million bond for Vasquez, 28, who will remain in custody until his trial.

Jason Foster

Pirates ax GM, delay manager search

A month after firing Clint Hurdle, Pittsburgh will "pause" its search for a replacement amid front office upheaval.

Marc Lancaster

'I ran as hard as I could': A story you’ve never heard about Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS

Like Sid Bream, Mike Hill had a mad dash related to Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS.

Jason Foster

Why Game 5 of the 1979 World Series still means so much to Pittsburgh

The team that forever will be known through baseball history as “The Fam-a-lee” almost was lost to baseball history. Then came Game 5.

Mike DeCourcy

Pirates part ways with Hurdle

Hurdle, 62, became Pittsburgh's 39th manager in November 2010.

Chelsea Howard

Nationals secure home field in WCG

Gerardo Parra hit a grand slam in a whopping nine-run second inning to highlight the victory, which is Washington's seventh consecutive win.

Alexis Mansanarez

Nationals clinch wild-card spot

The Nationals topped the Phillies 4-1 before beating them 6-5 later on in the day.

Ameer Tyree

MLB: Rays take lead over Indians

The Rays sit in the second spot in the wild-card race, with a one-game lead over the Indians, after a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Alexis Mansanarez

Details emerge on Felipe Vazquez

The Pirates All-Star pitcher admitted to police that he had a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl, according to a criminal complaint.

Bob Hille

Brewers top Padres, tie Cubs

The Brewers and Cubs both have 82-69 records and are now tied for the second National League wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Anthony Rizzo injury update

The Cubs first baseman was attempting to field a bunt Sunday when he slipped and twisted his ankle.

Chelsea Howard

Mets shut out Dodgers

Rajai Davis hit a three-run double in the eighth inning to give his team the lead, helping keep the Mets' postseason hopes alive.

Ameer Tyree

Cueto dominant in 2019 debut

Cueto, who last pitched in the big leagues on July 28 of last year, allowed one hit over five innings against the Pirates.

Bob Hille

Dodgers clinch NL West again

Los Angeles' offense was powered by Corey Seager, who hit two home runs and tallied five RBIs in the contest.

Ameer Tyree

Pirates teammates have altercation

"The behavior exhibited by these two players last night is unacceptable," Pirates GM Neal Huntington said in a statement.

E.Jay Zarett

Pete Alonso powers Mets to win

New York also got a strong showing from Jacob deGrom, who tallied 11 strikeouts in seven innings of work while only giving up three hits.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: Sept. 7

Arizona has gone 11-1 in its last 12 games with its most recent win Saturday over Cincinnati.

Alexis Mansanarez

Moran strikes out brother, gets win

After waiting 10 years to be called up from the minors, the 30-year-old pitcher made MLB history in Thursday's game.

Chelsea Howard

Lorenzen pulls off rare feat

Lorenzen did it all in a win over Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: Verlander throws no-no

Verlander struck out 14 and walked only one in the Astros' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays and is now 17-5 this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

LeMahieu homer lifts NY past OAK

While LeMahieu went 1 for 5 on the day, he came up big when his team needed him most.

Ameer Tyree

Cardinals win fifth straight game

The Cardinals' hits matched their RBIs on the night, as they notched 12 of each. They also got home runs from Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong.

Ameer Tyree

Mets set record in loss to Braves

The Mets had an impressive pitching performance against the Braves on Friday, but fell short 2-1 in the end.

Ameer Tyree

Cervelli to sign with Braves

Cervelli has played in just 34 games this season after suffering the sixth concussion of his career in May.

Chelsea Howard

Umpires will monitor Reds, Pirates

The two teams have played 12 games this year, resulting in nine hit batters, 15 ejections, and a couple of major benches-clearing incidents.

Arthur Weinstein

Freeman, Rendon in MVP race

Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger have stolen the headlines this year, but Freddie Freeman and Anthony Rendon have been fantastic, too.

Thomas Lott

Chris Archer leaves game

Archer had a pitch sail high on him warming up for the second inning Tuesday night and immediately knew something was wrong.

Thomas Lott

Cardinals take no-hit bid into 8th

Dakota Hudson pitched 6 2/3 no-hit innings before he handed it over to the bullpen

Alexis Mansanarez

Zack Greinke gets 200th career win

The feat came exactly one year and one day after Justin Verlander joined the 200 club.

Alexis Mansanarez

Pirates' Bryan Reynolds is an overlooked rookie standout — and that's probably not changing

The Pittsburgh standout, despite strong numbers, almost certainly isn’t going to win the NL Rookie of the Year award and he’s probably not going to finish second or third, either.

Ryan Fagan

Pirates' Jameson Taillon, Rockies' Chad Bettis share bond in fight against cancer

Jameson Taillon made a trip to the PNC Park bullpen Monday night that was five weeks in the making. In the visitor’s dugout was the Rockies’ Chad Bettis — another testicular cancer survivor who was there for Taillon when he faced a career crossroads several weeks earlier.

Alex Stumpf

Cubs' road woes continue

The Cubs fell to the Phillies 11-1 on Wednesday making them 0-10-2 in their last 12 road series.

Thomas Lott

Jameson Taillon injury update

Taillon also underwent Tommy John surgery in 2014.

Thomas Lott

Kyle Seager hits 3 homers

Seager became the 11th Mariner in team history with three home runs in a single game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Indians inch ahead in AL Central

The Indians are heating up at the right time.

Alexis Mansanarez

Greinke picks up W in Astros debut

The ace pitched six innings, allowing five runs off seven hits while striking out two and walking two in his debut.

Alexis Mansanarez

Heyward's homer leads Cubs to win

"I just asked (manager) Joe (Maddon) to be patient with me. Just give me a shot and here we go," Heyward said.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB bans 8 in Reds-Pirates fight

Keone Kela got the largest ban with 10 games, while Reds manager David Bell was hit with six and Pirates skipper Clint Hurdle got two.

Gabrielle McMillen

Phillies acquire Corey Dickerson

The Phillies have been in need of outfield help since Andrew McCutchen went down and they just got it.

Thomas Lott

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