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With the speculation of the Pittsburgh Pirates trading star Paul Skenes, there is no doubt that conversation around the league about which teams would likely send the largest package for the ace. While the likelihood of a Skenes trade out of the Pirates seems unlikely, there are executives in the MLB who have thought of […]

The Houston Astros, perennial contenders in the American League, find themselves at a crossroads as the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches. After a tumultuous offseason that saw the departures of cornerstone players like Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman, and with a roster in flux, the Astros are still in the playoff hunt but face critical […]

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor who later suffered a serious fall during a Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park. Ethan Kirkwood, 21, of McKeesport, was taken into custody Tuesday on misdemeanor charges, according to court records. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 23. The incident […]

The Colorado Rockies are on a record-breaking pace when it comes to losses. With an 8-40 record, they became the first team since 1895 to lose 40 of their first 48 games. Somehow, though, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been nearly as bad. Despite doubling the Rockies in win total, the Pirates have actually scored fewer […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been on the struggle bus to begin the season as the team owns a 16-33 record, and is 13 games behind the first-placed Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Things went from bad to worse on Wednesday when news dropped that Paul Skenes’ co-star in the pitching rotation will get surgery […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not going to be a contender anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean they’re about to trade their best player. By no surprise, reigning NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes has seen his name pop up in rumors. That being said, it’s simply just buzz. Via Jon Heyman: “Pirates source: Paul […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ World Series aspirations suffered a seismic blow on May 18, 2025, when MLB suspended left-handed reliever José Alvarado for 80 games following a positive test for exogenous testosterone. Alvarado, the team’s most dominant bullpen arm (2.70 ERA, 0.8 WAR in 2025), will also be ineligible for the postseason, leaving a gaping hole […]

Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates could be without a key arm for the remainder of the 2025 season. Right-hander Jared Jones, who suffered an elbow strain in March, has been dealt a setback in his recovery and will need to be re-examined, per the Post-Gazette. Other reports indicate that he could undergo Tommy John […]

On a day when the Philadelphia Phillies needed a spark, 23-year-old right-hander Mick Abel delivered one of the most electrifying debuts in recent memory — and possibly in franchise history. Facing off against Pirates ace Paul Skenes in front of a sold-out Citizens Bank Park crowd of 44,356, Abel pitched with poise, purpose, and power. […]

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly is establishing himself as a passionate defender of his team. Kelly was ejected for the second time as the team’s manager Friday, in a 8-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Kelly has only managed seven total games for the Bucs. Kelly got tossed while arguing with the third-base umpire over […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball this season. Outside of All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes, Don Kelly’s team struggled out of the gates and have not fixed things yet. ESPN’s Jeff Passan gave his opinion on what the Pirates could do with Skenes if they don’t start winning. […]

When Paul Skenes pitches for the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace will be accomplishing a long-held goal. “It’s special,” Skenes told reporters of the opportunity on Tuesday. “Growing up watching the World Baseball Classic as a kid, I never thought I would have the opportunity to play in […]

The MLB season continues as the Pittsburgh Pirates look to pick up the win on the road in New York when they take on the Mets in the third game of their series on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Mets prediction and pick. Pirates-Mets Projected Starters  Bailey Falter vs. […]

Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes intends to play for the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, per MLB Network. Skenes made the announcement Tuesday. Paul Skenes announces on #MLBCentral that he intends to play for Team USA in the 2026 @WBCBaseball! 🇺🇸⭐️ pic.twitter.com/7mj94JsGxr — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) May 13, 2025 Skenes has […]

The MLB season continues as the Pittsburgh Pirates look to pick up the win on the road in New York when they take on the Mets in the second game of their series on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Mets prediction and pick. Pirates-Mets Projected Starters  Mitch Keller vs. […]

We’re back with yet another betting prediction and pick inside Monday’s MLB slate as we take a look at this upcoming matchup in the National League. The Pittsburgh Pirates will hope to improve their season as they visit the New York Mets for the first time this season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Mets […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are having one of the worst seasons in baseball. Pittsburgh’s problems came to a peak in recent days, as the team parted ways with embattled manager Derek Shelton. The Pirates are also rumored to be unwilling to spend money to help fix the club’s problems, according to USA Today writer Bob Nightengale. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished last season with a 76-86 record, missing the playoffs for the ninth straight year. After a disappointing 12-26 start in 2025, the Pirates fired Derek Shelton, who was in his sixth season as the team’s manager. Pirates ace Paul Skenes acknowledged that the team isn’t playing well enough and Pittsburgh’s lack […]

The Atlanta Braves will continue their three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday at PNC Park. It will be a National League showdown in Pittsburgh as we continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Pirates prediction and pick. Braves-Pirates Projected Starters A.J. Smith-Shawver vs. Andrew Heaney A.J. Smith-Shawver (2-2) with a 3.00 ERA Last Start: […]

It is the start of a weekend series as the Atlanta Braves visit the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Pirates prediction and pick. The Braves come into Thursday at 17-19 on the year, which places them in third in the NL East. They have won two of their […]

With the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise headlined by star pitcher Paul Skenes, there has been a major change to the ball club as the team fired manager Derek Shelton, as announced on their official X, formerly Twitter, account. As the Pirates have struggled to start the season, the team has relieved Shelton of his duties, with […]

Keller and Gray face off in St. Louis in the series finale! It has been a giant struggle for the Pirates this season, while the Cardinals have struggled to find much consistency, despite having talent. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Cardinals prediction and pick. Pirates-Cardinals Projected Starters Mitch Keller vs. […]

A Pittsburgh Pirates fan who tragically fell 21 feet during a game last Wednesday is now showing signs of improvement after being in critical condition, per NBCNews. Kavan Markwood, 20, plunged from the stands over the Roberto Clemente Wall at PNC Park during the seventh inning of the Pirates’ game against the Chicago Cubs. He […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is expected to be one of the most coveted players in baseball, when he eventually becomes a free agent. He is also expected to become one of the highest-paid players. ESPN Major League Baseball writer Jeff Passan thinks that Skenes will get a $500 million contract when he eventually gets […]

It is an NL Central battle on Tuesday as the Pittsburgh Pirates face the St. Louis Cardinals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Cardinals prediction and pick. The Pirates come into the series at 12-23 on the year, which places them in last place in the NL Central this year. Further, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates will begin a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday at Busch Stadium. It will be a National League Central showdown as we continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Cardinals prediction and pick. Pirates-Cardinals Projected Starters Carmen Mlodzinski vs. Miles Mikolas  Carmen Mlodzinski (1-3) with a 6.58 ERA Last Start: […]

A Pittsburgh Pirates fan who recently fell from the stands onto the warning track during a game is getting better. Kavan Markwood fell onto the field at PNC Park during a Pirates-Chicago Cubs game in late April. Markwood has a GoFundMe page raising money for his medical care and recovery. The GoFundMe page has raised […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t just return to the lineup Saturday night—he stole the show. Less than 24 hours after taking a 93 mph fastball off the left forearm and fearing his season might be over, the Padres superstar delivered a jaw-dropping sequence that secured a 2-1 win over the Pirates and etched his name into […]

The San Diego Padres continue their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Pirates prediction and pick. The Padres come into the series at 19-11, which places them in second place in the NL West. They just completed a two-game series with the San Francisco Giants. The […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost a three-game series at home to the Chicago Cubs this week. But the attention has all been focused on a fan who fell during the Thursday game. A Pirates fan needed medical attention after falling over the Clemente Wall onto the warning track, and he has been identified as Kavan Markwood. […]

The San Diego Padres hit the road as they face the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Pirates prediction and pick. The Padres come into the series at 19-11, which places them in second place in the NL West. They just completed a two-game series with the San Francisco […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered a rubber match against the Chicago Cubs with Paul Skenes on the mound. They had a chance to get their season back on track with a big series win over the division leaders. But instead, their ace was slapped around in the Thursday matinee. Skenes gave up three home runs to […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 Wednesday night at PNC Park. But the attention was on a fan who tumbled over the right-field wall during the seventh inning. Video shows a fan fall over the 21-foot wall and onto the warning track as Pirates players rounded the bases on an Andrew McCutchen double. […]

Paul Skenes heads to the mound as the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Chicago Cubs. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Pirates prediction and pick. In game one of the series, the Cubs were dominant. They opened the scoring in the fourth inning on a Carson Kelly two-run home run. In the […]

Boyd and Mlodzinski face off in Pittsburgh in Game 2! The Cubs have been playing well, while the Pirates have struggled. Game 2 is huge for both teams in this series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Pirates prediction and pick. Cubs-Pirates Projected Starters Matthew Boyd vs. Carmen Mlodzinski Matthew Boyd […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates look mired in yet another disappointing season. Despite having some solid pitching, the offense is struggling to muster runs. One of those solid Pirates pitchers is establishing himself as a trade candidate. That pitcher’s name is Andrew Heaney. We'll be hearing Andrew Heaney's name in trade rumors at this rate. (Via: @IE_MLB) […]

Shota Imanga heads to the mound for an NL Central battle as the Chicago Cubs face the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Pirates prediction and pick. The Cubs come into the series sitting at 17-12 on the year. That places the Cubs in first place in the NL […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Pirates-Dodgers. The Pittsburgh Pirates had a real chance to win their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. After Paul Skenes dominated the Dodgers on Friday in a convincing win, the Bucs were […]

Oneil Cruz continued his electric start to the 2025 season in jaw-dropping fashion Friday night, launching a leadoff home run against Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki at Dodger Stadium. On just the first pitch he saw, Cruz unleashed a towering shot over the center field wall, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates an early 1-0 lead and cementing […]