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Pirates' Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 game
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was picked for the All-Star Game on Sunday just eight weeks after his debut, and the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies had a big league-high seven selections. Skenes, who turned 22 in May, was selected by the Pirates as the top pick in...
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes picked for All-Star Game just 2 months after his major league debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes' first All-Star selection was as speedy as his fastball. Just eight weeks after his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 22-year-old right-hander was selected Sunday by Major League Baseball for the National League roster in the July 16...
Lindor's 2-run single in 9th off Chapman rallies Mets over Pirates 3-2 and back to .500
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning against Aroldis Chapman for his third hit of the game, rallying the New York Mets to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Nick Gonzales had a two-run single in the eighth off Edwin...
Pirates starter Bailey Falter lands on 15-day injured list with left triceps tendonitis
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Starter Bailey Falter was placed on the 15-day injured list with left triceps tendonitis by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The 27-year-old left-hander lasted two innings on Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and leaving with the bases loaded and no outs...
Diaz gets save in return from suspension, Torrens hits three-run double as Mets beat Pirates 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luis Torrens had three hits, including a three-run double, and Edwin Diaz got the save after his 10-game suspension ended earlier in the day as the New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Saturday. Torrens hit his double in the third inning to the...
Edwin Diaz returns from a 10-game suspension by MLB by closing out Mets' 5-2 victory over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — All-Star closer Edwin Diaz returned to the New York Mets on Saturday and got the save after completing his 10-game suspension from Major League Baseball for having a foreign substance on his pitching hand. Diaz pitched a scoreless ninth inning to close out the 5-2...
Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter leaves start against Mets in the 3rd with sore arm
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh left-hander Bailey Falter was removed from his start in the third inning Saturday against the New York Mets because of what the Pirates said was left posterior arm discomfort. Falter walked J.D. Martinez to load the bases with none out in a scoreless...
Pirates rookie Paul Skenes needed just 10 electrifying starts to enter the All-Star conversation
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes does seemingly everything fast, whether it's throwing a baseball or sprinting through the minor leagues. Establishing himself as a legitimate major league ace has been no different. It's taken all of 10 starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates...
Paul Skenes dazzles, Pirates tie club record by pounding seven homers in 14-2 demolition of the Mets
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes threw seven strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates tied a franchise record by smashing seven home runs in a 14-2 demolition of the New York Mets on Friday night. Bryan Reynolds and Rowdy Tellez became the first teammates in major league history to...
Pirates shutting down rookie pitcher Jared Jones for at least 2 weeks with right lat strain
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are shutting down rookie right-hander Jared Jones for at least two weeks while he deals with a right lat strain. The team placed the 22-year-old Jones on the 15-day injured list on Thursday after he exited his start against St. Louis after...
