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Rowdy Tellez's day starts with boos and ends with a curtain call as Pirates top skidding Twins 4-0

Jun. 08, 2024 20:08 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rowdy Tellez homered and drove in three runs and six Pittsburgh relievers kept the Twins in check as the Pirates beat Minnesota 4-0 on Saturday. Tellez, who has been frequently booed at home of late while in the throes of a season-long funk, turned on a changeup...

Vogelbach has 2 RBIs, Bassitt stays unbeaten against Pittsburgh as Blue Jays edge Pirates 5-4

Jun. 02, 2024 18:15 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Daniel Vogelbach had two hits and two RBIs, Chris Bassitt pitched five innings to remain unbeaten in five career starts against Pittsburgh and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pirates 5-4 on Sunday. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Davis Schneider each had an RBI and Daulton...

The Pirates pitching staff began the season as a question mark. It's becoming an exclamation point

May. 25, 2024 21:17 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation began the season as a question mark. Two months later, it's quickly becoming an exclamation point. And it's not just Paul Skenes, the rookie with the 100 mph stuff, the retro mustache, the influencer...

Oneil Cruz hits 2-run homer, leads Pirates to 5-3 win and series victory over Rockies

May. 05, 2024 16:58 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer to highlight a four-run sixth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Sunday for a series win. Cruz sent a slider from Ryan Feltner (1-3) 429 feet to right-center, bouncing his fifth of the season off...

Estrada, Yastrzemski hit back-to-back homers to lead Giants past Pirates, 3-2

Apr. 28, 2024 19:29 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thairo Estrada and Mike Yastrzemski hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning, and rookie right-hander Keaton Winn had another strong start to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Rookie shortstop Tyler...

Struggling Pirates closer Bednar is getting booed in his hometown. His teammates aren't having it

Apr. 09, 2024 17:12 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Bednar's first three seasons in Pittsburgh largely have been charmed ones as the hometown kid developed into a two-time All-Star closer for a team convinced it's on the rise. And while the Pirates may be on their way to contention, Bednar is faltering. The...

Henderson's wild throw on potential game-ending double play gives Pirates 3-2 win over Orioles

Apr. 07, 2024 17:54 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson made a diving stop near second base on Edward Oliveras’ grounder in a try for a game-ending double play, then threw wildly past first for an error as two runs scored and gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 victory on Sunday. ...

The Pirates use a 4-run first inning to beat the Nationals 7-4 and improve to 6-1

Apr. 04, 2024 21:11 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates bounced right back from their first loss and lowest-scoring game of the season, producing a four-run first inning with the help of Rowdy Tellez's two-run single to send them on their way to a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. ...

Rowdy Tellez homers as the Pirates beat the Marlins 9-7 in 10 innings for 4-game series sweep

Mar. 31, 2024 18:16 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Oneil Cruz raced home on Jason Delay’s bunt in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Sunday for a four-game sweep of their season-opening series. Cruz opened the 10th on second as a pinch runner for Rowdy Tellez. He advanced to...