3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (260+ words) The Pirates starting rotation has taken a major hit as Braxton Ashcraft has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort. The move is retroactive to Sep. 7. Ashcraft has emerged as the team’s top starting pitcher this…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (435+ words) The Pittsburgh Pirates pulled back to.500 on Wednesday night, a benchmark that is usually insignificant in competitive athletics. Most players and teams don’t strive to be.500. Having the same number of wins and losses is the epitome of mediocrity. Yet....

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (212+ words) A big opportunity lies ahead of the Pirates on Thursday night. Pittsburgh is looking to sweep the American League Central-leading White Sox after taking the first two games of the series. If they are able to win the finale, it…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (235+ words) Following a 9-3 win over the White Sox on Tuesday night, the Pirates are within a game of.500 with a 72-73 record. The win, combined with a Marlins’ 7-5 loss to the Mets and a Cardinals’ 2-1 loss to the Giants, has only one…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (535+ words) A recent hot stretch has the Pirates still clinging to playoff hopes. After getting swept in three games by the Dodgers in Los Angeles from Aug. 21-23, the Pirates have won four straight series for the first time this season. Pittsburgh…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (576+ words) PITTSBURGH — It wasn’t a pretty series for the offense, but the Pirates were still able to manage a series win against the Angels over the weekend. Every series carries high importance for the Pirates the rest of the way, and…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (166+ words) Pittsburgh Baseball Now Pirates Roster Moves: Simon Recalled, Yorke Optioned PITTSBURGH — The Pirates have recalled outfielder Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Angels. Infielder/outfielder Nick Yorke was optioned to Indianapolis in a corresponding…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (464+ words) PITTSBURGH — Saturday night’s game against the Angels looked like one that would be a win for the Pirates. The Pirates had their top starter on the mound in Braxton Ashcraft, who entered play with a team-high 14 wins including three in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (460+ words) PITTSBURGH — For the first time since July 5, Konnor Griffin was back on the field for the Pirates on Friday night at PNC Park. Although he didn’t record a hit in his return, the star rookie still found a way to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (315+ words) PITTSBURGH — Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and will be back on the field for Friday night’s game against the Angels at PNC Park. Griffin was placed on the 10-day IL on July…...