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Pirates’ Losing Streak Reaches Nine Games
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Pirates’ Losing Streak Reaches Nine Games

Pirates Lose Ninth Consecutive Game The Pittsburgh Pirates lost their ninth consecutive game at the San Diego Padres 3-0 Tuesday night, extending what has become the longest active losing streak in baseball. For a team that had not lost three consecutive games since the month of May, a slump like this is quite concerning. The […]

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Pirates Acquire Josh Walker From Mets
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Pirates Acquire Josh Walker From Mets

The Pittsburgh Pirates are finalizing a deal to acquire LHP Josh Walker (0-0, 5.11 ERA, 0 SV) from the New York Mets. The 29-year-old Walker had recently been designated for assignment. Reports state that the return for the Mets is rookie ball lefty starter Nicolas Carreno. Carreno owns a 3.74 ERA, 1.292 WHIP, and 36 […]

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Pirates Acquire Infielder Nick Yorke from Red Sox
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Pirates Acquire Infielder Nick Yorke From Red Sox

The Pittsburgh Pirates are finalizing a trade to acquire Triple-A infielder Nick Yorke from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for RHP Quinn Priester. The 17th overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft, Yorke was the 6th-ranked prospect in the Red Sox’s system before the trade. Yorke Trade From the Pirates’ Perspective Yorke has shown […]

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Pirates Schedule
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Pirates Unveil 2025 Schedule

On Thursday, Major League Baseball unveiled the full 162 game schedule for the 2025 season, including the upcoming schedule for the Pittsburgh Pirates. It includes several notable matchups from classic rivals and league powers alike. Opening Day The Pirates will open the season on March 27 in Florida for a four game series against the […]

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Pirates Select SS Konnor Griffin Ninth Overall in MLB Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected shortstop Konnor Griffin out of Jackson Prep School in Mississippi with the ninth overall pick in Sunday’s MLB Draft. The Pirates selected Griffin, 18, after a successful high school career. He led the Jackson Prep Patriots to a seventh consecutive Mississippi State title back in May, alongside receiving the National […]

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Paul Skenes to Start for National League in All-Star Game
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Paul Skenes to Start for National League in All-Star Game

The Announcement Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitching phenom Paul Skenes, already an All-Star, is continuing to take Major League Baseball by storm. On Friday, National League manager Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks announced Skenes would start the All-Star game. The announcement comes after arguably the most impressive performance of his young career on Thursday. He threw […]

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Pirates’ Paul Skenes Makes History with All-Star Selection

Major League Baseball announced the rest of their All-Star rosters on Sunday. One notable name among the list of 32 first-time participants is Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitching phenom Paul Skenes. The nod highlights the electrifying start of Skenes’ major league career. He has now become the first player to ever make the All-Star Game a […]

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