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The Pittsburgh Pirates have been hit with another injury right before the All star break. Catcher Endy Rodriguez is being put on the 10 day Injured list with a left glute strain. The 26 year old is having a breakout season so far for the Bucs. He has been performing at a high level since […]
Since completing their home sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates in early June, the Atlanta Braves are 8-17, winning exactly one series over that span. But they can change that tune Thursday afternoon, somewhat fittingly against the Pirates. After a beatdown loss in Game 1 and a late scoring surge in a shutout win in Game […]
Who is Jared Jones? The Pirates right-hander was pulled during a perfect game bid after six flawless innings, sparking questions about the surprising decision. The post Who Is Jared Jones? Pirates Pitcher Pulled During Perfect Game Bid appeared first on HEAVY .
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes had his quality start in Tuesday's win over the Atlanta Braves overshadowed by Ryan O'Hearn's record-setting day, and he jokingly called out his teammate.
After the Atlanta Braves got nearly single-handedly bombed by Ryan O’Hearn, the Braves have now lost at least three-straight games on five different occasions since the start of June. They’re currently going in the wrong direction but they have no choice but to push forward as they look to avoid dropping a series against the […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Welcome back to Reacts. This week’s question is a dovetail off of Ethan’s post from earlier […]
This is a major bummer for the Pirates shortstop, whose career is off to a brilliant, but sputtering start.
Have a night, Ryan O’Hearn. The Pirates slugger set a franchise record with 10 RBI on Tuesday against the Braves. O’Hearn hit a grand slam and two three-run homers within the first six innings of the game. He then tacked on an eighth-inning single to give himself a four-hit night. 1. Tolbert matches MLB record Royals […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates had a huge 12-4 win in their series opener against the Atlanta Braves, with Ryan O’Hearn leading the charge from the very first inning. Hurston Waldrep was on the bump for the Braves and did not start off his night great as in the first inning the Pirates had quickly loaded the […]
Just imagine how different the MLB history books would look if Pirates manager Don Kelly had acted on his instincts. Once the Pittsburgh Pirates built a comfortable lead over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park, Kelly considered giving the 32-year-old a breather. But he ultimately decided against it, unwilling to rob his star of a […] The post 32YO MLB Star Makes Franchise History After Explosive 3-Homer, 10-RBI Night appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O’Hearn made history in their 12-4 blowout win over the Atlanta Braves. O’Hearn homered three times and drove in the Pirates’ first 10 runs of the game, setting the franchise record for RBI in a single game.“That’s amazing, I’ve never hit three in a game at any level,” O’Hearn told […] The post Pirates Slugger Ryan O’Hearn Enjoys Historical Night Against Braves appeared first on HEAVY .
It took a few days longer than it should have, but Braxton Ashcraft is an All-Star. The Pirates’ best starting pitcher in 2026, Ashcraft has burst onto the scene in his first full year as a major leaguer. In 18 starts, Ashcraft owns a 3.24 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 122 strikeouts in 108.1 innings. Ashcraft […]
Phillies starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo is heading to next week’s All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Luzardo was added to the roster as a pitching reserve. Luzardo, the Pirates’ Braxton Ashcraft and the Cardinals’ Riley O’Brien were also added to the NL roster as replacements for Sunday starters Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski and Max Meyer. Luzardo, 28, […]
The Atlanta Braves could badly use a win as they will be facing the reigning Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and the Pirates. Hurston Waldrep will be taking the mound for his second start of the season, and other than a shaky first inning, he looked like he is ready to come back and […]
As we come to the midway point of the MLB season, the Pirates are hovering around .500, with many things to be happy about, but also to be upset about. One of the positive marks of the season has been Braxton Ashcraft’s pitching. The second-year pitcher has become a full-time starter for Don Kelly’s Pirates […] The post Braxton Ashcraft Has Quietly Become the Pirates’ Best Pitcher appeared first on The Lead .
The Atlanta Braves visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at PNC Park, with Paul Skenes set to headline the matchup on the mound. How to Watch Braves vs Pirates Skenes gets the ball for Pittsburgh in the series opener,…
Ahead of Tuesday’s series opener with the Pirates, Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman had a couple of injury updates on some critical pieces. Ronald Acuña Jr. is getting close to returning. Walt Weiss said he could begin a rehab assignment as early as next week, which could mean we see him back in the Braves […]
What began as a promising rookie season for baseball’s No. 1 prospect has taken another turn for the worse. Pirates star shortstop Konnor Griffin is going to be out for likely the next two months with a torn tendon in his left ring finger, according to multiple reports. Pirates Director of Sports Medicine Tom Tomczyk […]
The Atlanta Braves are headed to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates and they appear to finally be hitting again. After ranking dead last in MLB in runs score in the month of June, the first week July has seen the Braves score the fifth most runs in MLB. A lot of that is thanks to […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to stay afloat in the NL Wild Card race, but after the latest report, it may be an uphill battle. Up next on the Pirates’ schedule is the Atlanta Braves, who are coming into town for a three-game MLB series this week. Before the Braves series, the Pirates received some […] The post Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Brutal Konnor Griffin News Before Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes hasn’t been his dominant self of late. The reigning National League Cy Young winner was knocked around his last start, allowing a season-high eight runs (seven earned) over four innings in a 10-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on July 1. That raised his ERA to 3.62, the highest mark […] The post Pirates’ Paul Skenes’ Latest Start Reaffirms Concerning Trend Before Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY .
After two tough losses in a row, the Atlanta Braves will head to PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tonight’s matchup will feature newly returned Hurston Waldrep against reigning Cy Young Award winner, Paul Skenes. Both pitchers have something to prove. Waldrep is likely looking to show he is fully good to go, […]
The Atlanta Braves recalled pitcher James Karinchak as part of a series of moves ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Karinchak has performed well in his first season with Atlanta, recording a 2.08 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP across eight appearances. In 8.2 innings, he’s struck out seven and walked four. Signed […] The post Braves Bring Back Veteran Strikeout Artist Before Pirates Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Ahead of their series with the Pirates, the Braves announced a slew of roster moves. It begins with Owen Murphy, who made his MLB debut for the club last night out of the bullpen, getting optioned back to Triple-A Gwinnett. In a corresponding move, the Braves have added left-handed pitcher Connor Thomas to the active […]
The Braves have brought back a veteran with 123 career home runs ahead of their series against the Pirates, adding experienced depth. The post Braves Bring Back 123-HR Veteran Before Pirates Series appeared first on HEAVY .