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The Brewers' Travis Shaw hits an RBI double in the fifth inning of a against the Pirates Thursday in Milwaukee.

Travis Shaw stays hot vs. Ivan Nova as Brewers salvage series split

The Pirates dropped to the last two games of the series in Milwaukee.

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The Cubs' Kyle Schwarber scores against catcher Francisco Cervelli in the ninth inning Friday at PNC Park.

Francisco Cervelli returns to concussion list as symptoms persist

Cervelli has suffered only one documented concussion this season.

about 6 hours ago

The Pirates' Daniel Hudson reacts after giving up a two-run home run to the Brewers' Domingo Santana in the seventh inning Wednesday.

Domingo Santana's blast off Daniel Hudson gives Brewers 4-3 win

Milwaukee (39-35) has a shot to salvage a series split with a win in the series finale.

about 18 hours ago

Catcher Francisco Cervelli holds onto umpire Mike Estabrook after taking a foul ball to the mask in the ninth inning June 6 in Baltimore. Cervelli was diagnosed with a concussion.

Francisco Cervelli has dealt with lingering illness since April

His results were reviewed by physicians for the Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers, and his availability is uncertain.

about 23 hours ago

Outfield prospect Austin Meadows hits in a Pirates spring training game March 17 at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla.

Austin Meadows undergoing tests for hamstring tightness

The team’s prized outfield prospect has dealt with hamstring issues in the past.

about 23 hours ago

Bill Brink's Pirates chat transcript: 6.21.17

Bill Brink answers Pirates questions in his weekly chat with readers.

1 day ago

Andrew McCutchen signs autographs last weekend.

Paul Zeise: Trading Andrew McCutchen now would be risky

Andrew McCutchen is playing his way out of town.

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Chad Kuhl throws Tuesday. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle says it takes time for young starters to settle in at the major league level.

Young Pirates starting pitchers learning on the job

Clint Hurdle knows it takes time for young pitchers to find their way in majors.

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Pirates prospect Elias Diaz was called up to the big club last week because of injuries to catchers Francisco Cervelli and Chris Stewart.

Pirates top-10 prospects tracker: June 13-19, 2017

How Pirates top ten prospects performed in the past week.

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The Pirates' Andrew McCutchen hits a home run in the third inning Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Andrew McCutchen, Jose Osuna power Pirates in 7-3 win over Brewers

The reasons the Pirates (33-38) won Tuesday were easy to spot.

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Outfielder Gregory Polanco crosses home plate after hitting a 2-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning Saturday at PNC Park.

Like Van Slyke: Gregory Polanco's numbers compare favorably with former Pirate

Baseball Reference lists Andy Van Slyke’s statistical profile as the sixth-most similar to Gregory Polanco’s through age 24.

1 day ago

Pirates infield coach Joey Cora, right, tries to calm Francisco Cervelli after Cervelli was hit by a pitch by the Rockies' German Marquez Wednesday.

Francisco Cervelli scratched due to illness, replaced by Elias Diaz

Diaz reached base safely in 10 of his first 11 starts this season.

2 days ago

Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco pulls in a double hit by the Cubs' Ian Happ in the eighth inning Saturday.

Pirates Mailbag: Can Gregory Polanco be fixed?

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2 days ago

Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer is on pace to have a career high in home runs this season.

Jordy Mercer's batting average has soared in the past month

His .389 average since May 22 is the best in the major leagues for qualified hitters and he is on pace for a career high in home runs.

2 days ago

The Pirates' Andrew McCutchen tips his helmet as he crosses home after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning Monday.

Pirates rout first-place Brewers, 8-1, behind strong efforts from McCutchen, Cole

Andrew McCutchen was 2 for 3 with three RBIs, raising his batting average to .261.

2 days ago

The Pirates' Josh Harrison talks back to home plate umpire Tim Timmons after a called strike three against the Cubs in the eighth inning Sunday.

Rizzo, Lackey lead Cubs past Pirates, 7-1, in series finale

The Pirates (31-38) managed just two hits in seven innings against 38-year-old John Lackey.

4 days ago

The Pirates' Chris Stewart and Gift Ngoepe score on a hit by Adam Frazier against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning May 18 at PNC Park.

With Chris Stewart back from DL, Pirates to decide soon on catchers

Manager Clint Hurdle said the Pirates won’t roster three catchers for long.

4 days ago

Cubs Ian Happ hits a single against the Pirates in the first inning Friday at PNC Park.

Ian Happ's family soaks in homecoming

Former Mt. Lebanon star Ian Happ had extended family and close friends in attendance Friday when the Cubs played at PNC Park.

4 days ago

Trevor Williams lost the fifth-starter’s job in spring training, but Tyler Glasnow’s struggles have given him another chance to prove to the Pirates he belongs in the rotation.

Amid Tyler Glasnow's struggles, Trevor Williams is granted a second chance in the rotation

The Pirates were losing the numbers game with Tyler Glasnow; now, they hope Trevor Williams will mitigate “collateral damage.”

4 days ago

Coach Pat Narduzzi, athletic director Heather Lyke, the Pitt football team and other Panthers programs stand to gain plenty from the future ACC Network.

ESPN's issues could have trickle down effect on Pittsburgh sports teams

It bears watching what impact the changing landscape of live sports on television will have for Pitt and the ACC, the Pirates and elsewhere.

4 days ago

Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli congratulates pitcher Felipe Rivero after defeating the Cubs, 4-3, Saturday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

Felipe Rivero closes Pirates' 4-3 win over Cubs with five-out save

The slumping Gregory Polanco homered, doubled and was intentionally walked.

4 days ago

Pirates pitcher Juan Nicasio walks back to the mound after giving up a game-tying double to the Cubs' Wilson Contreras in the ninth inning Friday.

Hurdle stands behind bullpen decisions after Nicasio's blown save

Hurdle took heat for his bullpen management in a 9-5 loss Friday.

4 days ago

Cubs Ian Happ is congratulated after hitting a single against the Pirates in the first inning Friday at PNC Park.

Mt. Lebanon's Ian Happ returns to PNC Park as major league player

Ian Happ of Mt. Lebanon starts at 2B for Chicago Cubs in his return to PNC Park.

5 days ago

Pirates general manager Neal Huntington introduces first-round pick Shane Baz after his signing Friday at PNC Park.

Pirates sign first-round draft pick Shane Baz

Baz, who will turn 18 on Saturday, had a 0.93 ERA and batted .431 this spring for Concordia Lutheran High School.

5 days ago

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle removes Juan Nicasio from the game against the Cubs in the ninth inning Friday.

Hurdle's bullpen moves backfire as Nicasio, Watson implode in 9-5 loss

Nicasio and Watson combined to allow six runs in the ninth.

5 days ago

Tony Watson pitches while wearing a Homestead Grays throwback uniform in 2011.

Pirates to honor Homestead Grays with retro uniforms vs. Cubs

It will mark the seventh time the Pirates will wear the retro uniforms honoring the Negro League team.

6 days ago

Members of the Republican and Democratic teams gather for a bipartisan prayer before the start of the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday night at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Congress comes together on baseball field after rampage; Scalise has more surgery

Democratic Rep. Mike Doyle of Pennsylvania, the team manager, accepted the trophy, then gave it to his GOP counterpart, Rep. Joe Barton.

6 days ago

Paul Zeise: It's time to move Chad Kuhl to the bullpen

Chad Kuhl’s effectiveness in shorter stints signals he’d be more at home in the bullpen.

1 week ago

Andrew McCutchen and Josh Harrison are two main reasons the Pirates offense has gotten hot in the past couple weeks.

The Pirates offense is heating up in June

Their .303 batting average in the month leads the National League, as does their .373 on-base percentage.

1 week ago

Home plate umpire Chris Conroy tries to separate Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli and Rockies catcher Tony Wolters after Cervelli was hit by a pitch by German Marquez on Wednesday at PNC Park.

Pirates' winning streak ends in 5-1 loss to Rockies

The Pirates had won four in a row before Wednesday’s loss.

1 week ago

Francisco Cervelli looks to the dugout after hitting a two-run single against the Phillies in the sixth inning May 20.

Pirates activate Francisco Cervelli from the concussion DL

The catcher spent the minimum seven days on the concussion disabled list after a foul ball hit his catcher’s mask June 6.

1 week ago

Bill Brink's Pirates chat transcript: 6.14.17

Bill Brink answers Pirates questions in his weekly chat with readers.

1 week ago

Felipe Rivero has an 0.78 ERA this season.

Paul Zeise: Felipe Rivero always calm under fire for Pirates

Clint Hurdle might not call him the closer, but it’s clear who’s getting the ball to seal the deal in victories.

1 week ago

Collegians fill most slots on Day 2

The Pirates took seven college players out of eight selections in Day 2 of baseball’s amateur draft.

1 week ago

Pirates left-hander Steven Brault, shown here in a spring training game in February, has posted a 1.05 ERA since May 6 while pitching for AAA Indianapolis.

Pirates top-10 prospect tracker: June 6-12, 2017

Will Craig raked, Kevin Newman struggled and Elias Diaz stepped into a starting role.

1 week ago

Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington.

Pirates reportedly agree to terms with first-round pick Shane Baz

High school pitcher Shane Baz from Texas agreed to terms with the Pirates, meaning he will back out of his commitment to TCU.

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Andrew McCutchen homered twice Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park. Since moving to the 6th spot in the lineup 17 games ago, McCutchen has five home runs a .405 (17 of 42) average.

Andrew McCutchen homers twice, Gerrit Cole bounces back as Pirates top Rockies

Cole threw seven innings allowing three hits and one earned run, as the Pirates beat the Rockies, 5-2, to win their fourth consecutive game.

1 week ago

Pirates shift focus to college players on second day of MLB draft

Four of the Pirates’ first five picks on the second day of the draft were college players.

1 week ago

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby delivers the first pitch at Tuesday's Pirates-Rockies game at PNC Park.

Sidney Crosby tosses strike as Penguins bring Stanley Cup to PNC Park

The back-to-back Cup champions were honored in a pregame ceremony.

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Pirates outfielder Starling Marte takes a selfie during photo day Feb. 19 at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.

Pirates Mailbag: What is Starling Marte doing during his suspension?

The Pirates outfielder is serving an 80-game suspension for a positive performance-enhancing drug test.

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Norwin High School grad and Arizona first baseman J.J. Matijevic was drafted Monday by the Houston Astros.

Norwin grad J.J. Matijevic drafted by Astros on first day of MLB draft

The Astros took Matijevic, a left-handed hitter, with the final pick of the draft’s first day.

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Pirates' Edgar Santana pitches against the Red Sox March 16 at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla. during spring training. The Pirates called the righthanded-reliever up from AAA Indianapolis on Saturday.

Pirates reliever Edgar Santana gives mom a happy wake-up call

Right-hander from Dominican Republic made fast climb through the Pirates organization.

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The Pirates' Jameson Taillon takes to the pitcher's mound Monday for the first time since undergoing surgery for testicular cancer.

Taillon throws five scoreless for 7-2 win in first start after testicular cancer

Taillon was counseled by Rockies starter Chad Bettis, who is battling testicular cancer.

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred at the league's draft Monday in Secaucus, N.J. The Pirates took high school right-handed pitcher Shane Baz with the 12th overall pick.

Pirates select right-handed pitcher Shane Baz in first round of MLB draft

The Pirates drafted righty Shane Baz, who is committed to TCU and could be a tough sign.

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Brendan McKay is a former star at Blackhawk High School in Beaver County who now plays for the University of Louisville. McKay was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the No. 4 pick in the draft.

Former Blackhawk star Brendan McKay taken 4th overall in MLB draft by Rays

No player with ties to the WPIAL — out of high school or college — was ever selected so high in the draft that started in 1965.

1 week ago

Phil Gosselin misses a throw as the Brewers' Jonathan Villar slides in to second base May 7 at PNC Park.

Pirates option Phil Gosselin to clear roster spot for Jameson Taillon

Gosselin was 1 for 8 in five appearances in the majors this month.

1 week ago

Root Sports, which broadcasts 150 Pirates games per season, will be rebranded as AT&T SportsNet starting in July.

Root Sports will become AT&T SportsNet in July

The name change is part of rebranding efforts by the network’s parent company, AT&T Sports Networks.

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Five weeks after having surgery for testicular cancer, Jameson Taillon will return to an MLB mound on Monday.

'Why me?': Jameson Taillon opens up on cancer as he returns to Pirates

Five weeks after surgery for testicular cancer, the 25-year-old will be back on the Pirates mound Monday night against the Rockies.

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From 2007, a year before Neal Huntington arrived, to ’11, the Pirates spent $52.1 million on the draft, more than any other team.

MLB draft is about more than picking the best player

Despite not spending on the major league roster, Pirates owner Bob Nutting has spent on the amateur draft.

1 week ago

Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates is tagged out at home plate by J.T. Realmuto of the Miami Marlins as part of a double play in the sixth inning during the game at PNC Park on Sunday.

Watch: Andrew McCutchen fails to leapfrog Marlins catcher

He was tagged out and inadvertently created an infinitely GIFable moment.

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