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Pittsburgh Pirates Make Last Minute Lineup Change vs. Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates Make Last Minute Lineup Change vs. Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates (65-73) are looking to complete a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs (71-68) who are 4.5 games out of the NL Wild Card race. The Pirates received another strong outing from ace Paul Skenes, who tossed 5 scoreless innings before handing it over to the bullpen.

First Pitch: The Positive Side of Young Player Inconsistencies Leads to a Pirates Win

First Pitch: The Positive Side of Young Player Inconsistencies Leads to a Pirates Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 5-0 on Tuesday, led by a strong outing from pitcher Paul Skenes. Skenes' velocity was normal or slightly increased, and his changeup was an effective pitch, demonstrating the positive side of inconsistencies from young players. Nick Gonzales, the Pirates' second baseman,

Jared Jones slated to start Tuesday for Pirates, Nick Gonzales reinstated from IL

Jared Jones slated to start Tuesday for Pirates, Nick Gonzales reinstated from IL

Jared Jones, a 23-year-old rookie pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is slated to start on Tuesday against the Cubs after being sidelined since July 3 due to a Grade 2 right lat strain. Jones made three rehab starts for Triple-A Indianapolis, striking out 10 batters across five shutout innings in

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Will Move to Outfield; Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Play Shortstop

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Will Move to Outfield; Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Play Shortstop

Oneil Cruz, the Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop, will be moving to center field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will take over the shortstop position for the Pirates. The decision to move Cruz to the outfield was not taken lightly, but the team feels it is the best position for him and the team. Cruz

Pirates Prospect Watch: Michael Kennedy Continues an Impressive Month of August

Pirates Prospect Watch: Michael Kennedy Continues an Impressive Month of August

Michael Kennedy, a left-handed pitcher drafted in the 4th round in 2022, had an impressive start for Bradenton, pitching 5 shutout innings with 20 strikeouts and 5 walks over 19.1 innings in August. Kennedy's fastball sat around 89-91 mph and his secondary pitches, especially his slider, were

Pirates place 2B Gonzales (groin) on injured list

Pirates place 2B Gonzales (groin) on injured list

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed second baseman Nick Gonzales on the 10-day injured list due to a groin injury. Gonzales injured his left groin while running out an infield grounder during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington stated that Gonzales will be sidelined 'weeks,

Pirates Place Nick Gonzales On 10-Day Injured List

Pirates Place Nick Gonzales On 10-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed second baseman Nick Gonzales on the 10-day injured list due to a left groin strain. Infielder Alika Williams has been recalled from the minors to replace Gonzales on the active roster. Pirates GM Ben Cherington expects Gonzales to be out for several weeks, not just