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Dennis Santana plans to ‘turn the page’ after early struggles as Pirates’ new closer
Dennis Santana had blown a save for the second time in three appearances, surrendering two earned runs in the ninth inning of a 4-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon. That it came only five days after a disastrous outing in Colorado where the Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 6, 2025: Antwone Kelly, 2 relievers combine on 2-hitter for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 65-44) lost 5-4 to Omaha (Royals). LF Ronny Simon (.311) went 3 for 5 with a run scored, RBI and his 27th stolen base. 1B Nick Solak (.365) went 2 for 3 with a double and RBI. RF Matt Fraizer (.291) went 2 for 4 with a double...
Giants score 2 runs off Dennis Santana in 9th inning to beat Pirates, win series
A week after being swept at home by the Pittsburgh Pirates, the San Francisco Giants came to PNC Park and nearly returned the favor. The Giants tied the score in the eighth inning against Isaac Mattson and scored two runs in the ninth off Dennis Santana for a 4-2 win...
Pirates alert fans that additional Paul Skenes bobbleheads ready to be redeemed
Pirates fans waited in line for upwards of four hours to obtain a Paul Skenes bobblehead before an April 19 game at PNC Park. Nearly half of the sold-out crowd left empty-handed. After three-and-a-half months, their wait is over. The Pirates sent an email Wednesday to those fans who were...
Returns of Johan Oviedo, Dauri Moreta ‘a win’ for Pirates rehab and sports performance team
As senior director of sports medicine for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Todd Tomczyk often is the bearer of bad news when he delivers a weekly injury report often filled with updates on season-ending surgeries. This week, Tomczyk got to do a celebratory lap. The returns to the major-league mound of starter...
Mark Madden: Paul Skenes signing an extension with the Pirates makes no sense … for him
Somebody employed by the Pittsburgh Pirates’ radio network says the team is talking to Paul Skenes about a long-term contract extension. Breaking news or absolute fabrication? I know how I’m betting. This report strikes me as fiction concocted to dilute negative PR from a trade deadline that reiterated the organizational...
Pirates reliever Cam Sanders turns in MLB debut performance suitable for framing
Cam Sanders was still riding the “roller coaster of emotions” after making his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates when he joked that he finally got the feeling back in his legs after the game. As the son of seven-year veteran pitcher Scott Sanders, Cam grew up in big...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 5, 2025: Konnor Griffin homers in Greensboro win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 65-43) lost 7-6 to Omaha (Royals) in 10 innings. RHP Bubba Chandler (3.69) started and went 4⅔ innings, allowing three runs on eight hits, including a homer. He walked one and struck out seven. RHP Chase Shugart (0.00) threw a no-hit seventh. RHP Eddy Yean (6-4, 2.87) gave...
Logan Webb strikes out 10, Giants hit 3 homers off Mike Burrows to beat Pirates
Only six days after Mike Burrows used his changeup to finish off a series sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a six-inning gem, the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander faced Logan Webb in a rematch. Where Webb commanded the strike zone in recording 10 strikeouts without a walk, Burrows was frustrated...
Righty reliever Cam Sanders gets call of lifetime, provides Pirates with bullpen depth
Cam Sanders was watching the Pittsburgh Pirates play the San Francisco Giants on Monday night and saw that their bullpen was taxed after using four relievers to cover the final eight innings. Sanders got a phone call from Triple-A Indianapolis manager Shawn Bowman, who asked if he was sitting down....
Relievers making their own comebacks lend a hand to Johan Oviedo in win over Giants
Johan Oviedo waited almost two years to take the mound for a major league game, and the Pittsburgh Pirates were excited to see the right-hander return from Tommy John surgery and a lat strain. The Pirates had no idea that Oviedo would last only one inning Monday night against the...
Jack Suwinski’s 2-run home run and headfirst slide lift Pirates to win
With one swing, Jack Suwinski revived the Pittsburgh Pirates and started a rally. But it was his head-first slide into home plate that provided the game-winning run in a comeback victory over the San Francisco Giants. Suwinski hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning, then slid under the...
Pirates ace Paul Skenes honored as National League pitcher of the month for July
From starting for the National League in the All-Star Game to holding opponents scoreless in four of his five starts to recording a double-digit strikeout game, Paul Skenes had an amazing July. Now, the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander is being honored for it. Skenes was voted the NL Pitcher of the...
Mark Madden: Stop supporting the Pittsburgh Pirates
The stooges will soon resume hyping the great Paul Skenes (who wasn’t so great in the sixth inning Saturday) and the coming excellence of prospect Konnor Griffin (got to kick that can down the road). But first, let’s sum up what the Pittsburgh Pirates did at Thursday’s trade deadline: They...
‘Rock’ bottom: Pirates’ absurd loss to Rockies, Ben Cherington’s comical trade deadline spin plunge team to new depths
Sharky’s Café was still stuffed with Pittsburgh Steelers fans long after the team’s Friday night practice had ended at Latrobe Memorial Stadium. There were T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Pat Freiermuth jerseys as far as the eye could see. By 11:45 p.m., though, the “how do yinz think Will Hahherrrd...
After long recovery, Johan Oviedo to make his 1st start for Pirates since September 2023
When Johan Oviedo visited Pittsburgh two weeks ago, it was a one-day break from his rehabilitation assignment for a throwing session and meetings with Pirates pitching coaches Oscar Marin and Brent Strom. This time, Oviedo’s return to PNC Park will be a celebratory occasion, as the 6-foot-6, 275-pound right-hander is...
Spencer Horwitz hits 2 homers, 6 RBIs, as Pirates protect lead to avoid a Rockies sweep
For the third consecutive game, the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a home run in the first inning and then built a big lead against the Colorado Rockies. For the second straight day, the Rockies rallied in the sixth. For the first time, the Pirates pulled out a win. Spencer Horwitz had...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 3, 2025: Ronny Simon’s 5 RBIs carry Indianapolis to win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 64-42) crushed Iowa (Cubs), 12-4. DH Ronny Simon (.301) was 3 for 6 with a double and five RBIs, including a three-run homer. 2B/LF Nick Yorke (.277) was 3 for 6 with two RBIs, including his seventh homer of the season. 3B Cam Devanney (.276) was 2 for...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 2, 2025: Tony Blanco Jr.’s walk-off homer seals Bradenton victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 63-42) took down Iowa (Cubs), 5-2. 1B Nick Solak (.366) was 2 for 5 with a two-run homer. DH Rafael Flores (.244), newly acquired from the Yankees, was 2 for 3 with a walk, RBI and run scored. C Shawn Ross (.224) knocked in a run. CF Ji...
Rockies overcome another deficit, rally with 6-run 6th inning to clinch series win over Pirates
For the Pittsburgh Pirates, the best way to recover from blowing a nine-run cushion in a loss to the Colorado Rockies on Friday night was to have two-time All-Star Paul Skenes start Saturday afternoon. Liover Peguero provided the pop to provide the Pirates a four-run lead, and Skenes served as...
Full Count: A blown 9-run lead at Rockies has Jim Rooker wondering how low Pirates will go
Jim Rooker knows what you’re thinking. Yes, he’s glad Pittsburgh Pirates play-by-play announcer Greg Brown didn’t dare utter the words Friday night after a nine-run first inning against the Colorado Rockies. “If we lose this game, I’ll walk back to Pittsburgh.” The Philadelphia Phillies made Rooker regret making that statement...
The week ahead: Pirates to welcome Giants, Reds
Here’s a look at next week’s Pittsburgh Pirates schedule: vs. Giants 6:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • The Giants come to town looking for revenge after being swept by the Pirates earlier this week. The Bucs outscored San Francisco, 11-7,...
Pirates prospect watch: Reliever Beau Burrows completes tour of minor-league system
Beau Burrows Position: RHP Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 210 pounds Level: Triple-A Notable: Beau Burrows has visited his share of Pirates minor-league facilities this season. The righty reliever was called up to Triple-A Indianapolis this week to complete his tour through the Bucs minor-league system. He suited up for Low-A Bradenton,...
Bucs Beat Q&A: Andy Bednar talks trade, memories of son David’s time as Pirates closer
David Bednar’s father, Andy, talks with TribLive for this week’s Bucs Beat Q&A: How hard was it to see David get traded after being able to enjoy watching him play for the Pirates? I think about this a lot. Originally, you’re happy that your kid is going to play college...
Pirates recall righty reliever Dauri Moreta, who returns to majors after Tommy John surgery
The Pittsburgh Pirates shook up their bullpen a day after it blew a nine-run lead against baseball worst team. The Pirates recalled right-handed reliever Dauri Moreta from Triple-A Indianapolis before Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rockies, marking his return to the major leagues after recovering from Tommy John surgery. To...
