Pirates ink veteran lefty Heaney
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Pirates ink veteran lefty Heaney

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney on a one-year deal. The agreement is worth $5.25 million and is pending Heaney passing a physical. The 33-year-old Heaney is 51-62 with a 4.45 ERA during his 11-year career, mostly with the Los Angeles Angels. Heaney spent the last two seasons with the Texas Rangers, winning a career-high 10 games in 2023 while helping the Rangers win their first World Series. Heaney went 5-14 with a 4.28 ERA in 32 games in 2024. The Pirates were in the market for a lefty to join a starting rotation dominated by right-handers.

Pirates' Skenes looking to add to his already electric arsenal
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Pirates' Skenes looking to add to his already electric arsenal

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is focused on becoming a more complete pitcher in 2024. The reigning National League Rookie of the Year says he spent the offseason tinkering with adding two new pitches to an arsenal that includes a fastball that regularly hits 100 mph. Skenes says the goal is to give hitters something else to think about when they step to the plate. The 22-year-old added that he's hoping to be more efficient during his second season and that he can earn the right to be the opening day starter when the regular season arrives in late March.

New Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz to miss at least 6-8 weeks following wrist surgery
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New Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz to miss at least 6-8 weeks following wrist surgery

New Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is expected to miss most of spring training after undergoing surgery on his right wrist. Horwitz, acquired in a trade with Cleveland in December, will be out at least 6-8 weeks. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says while Horwitz remains a part of the team's plans in 2025, he did not put an exact timetable on a possible return. The 27-year-old Horwitz hit .265 with 12 home runs and 40 RBIs in 97 games with Toronto last season. The Blue Jays shipped him to Cleveland in December and hours later the Guardians sent him to Pittsburgh in exchange for pitcher Luis Ortiz and two prospects.

Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes is nearly pain-free after chronic back issues cost him in 2024
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Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes is nearly pain-free after chronic back issues cost him in 2024

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is optimistic he's got a firm grasp on how to deal with the back problems that forced him to miss more than 60 games in 2024. The former Gold Glove winner spent most of the offseason working on strengthening his core to take some of the pressure off his back when he swings. Hayes hit a career-low .233 last season and had just 13 extra-base hits. Hayes he knows for the Pirates to contend he needs to return to the form he showed in 2023 when he was one of the best players at his position in the majors.

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Pham signs with Pirates on 1-year deal

Outfielder Tommy Pham joined his 10th major league team, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates worth $4,025,000. The deal is pending Pham, who turns 37 next month, passing a physical. The signing is the most notable free agent acquisition by the Pirates, who have been relatively quiet during the offseason. Pittsburgh re-signed designated hitter Andrew McCutchen in December and signed second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier in late January. The well-traveled Pham gives the Pirates another potential option to join Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz in the outfield. Pittsburgh is Pham’s 10th stop during his 11-year career.

Pirates' catcher Roberto Perez to have surgery, out for season

Pirates' catcher Roberto Perez to have surgery, out for season

PITTSBURGH — Catcher Roberto Perez, who was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to replace Jacob Stallings this past offseason, suffered a hamstring injury while running the bases on May 7 and on Thursday, Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk announced that Perez will have surgery o…

Moran homers twice in 7-6 loss to Cardinals

Moran homers twice in 7-6 loss to Cardinals

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Six St. Louis relievers combined to allow three runs in seven innings, Paul DeJong and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the Cardinals hung on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Thursday, completing a three-game sweep.

Wainwright hurls 2-hitter, Cards blank Bucs

Wainwright hurls 2-hitter, Cards blank Bucs

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Adam Wainwright extended his dominance of Pittsburgh with a complete game, two-hit shutout and helped himself with a pair of hits as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pirates 4-0 on Wednesday night.

Park gets Bucs' lone hit in 4-1 loss

Park gets Bucs' lone hit in 4-1 loss

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - J.A. Happ combined with a trio of relievers on a one-hitter, Tommy Edman and Paul DeJong homered early and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the skidding Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Buccos on wrong end of 10-0 blowout

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CINCINNATI (AP) - Mike Moustakas went 3 for 4 with three doubles and two RBIs in his return from the injured list to spark the Cincinnati Reds to a 10-0 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.

Pirates can't overcome early hole in loss to Cincinnati

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CINCINNATI (TNS) - Over the past seven weeks, while the Pirates bullpen had struggled to find traction, Wil Crowe began to take his season in a different direction, showing signs of consistent production.

Pirates drop series' finale with Brewers

Pirates drop series' finale with Brewers

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MILWAUKEE (AP) - Pinch-hitter Rowdy Tellez launched a three-run homer with two outs in the seventh inning to put the Milwaukee Brewers ahead for good in a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.

Brewers beat up on Buccos' bullpen, 6-2

Brewers beat up on Buccos' bullpen, 6-2

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MILWAUKEE (AP) - Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run homer and an RBI triple to back up Eric Lauer's five shutout innings in the Milwaukee Brewers' 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

Smith, Escobar lead Diamondbacks over Pirates, 4-2

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PHOENIX (AP) - Caleb Smith pitched 6 2/3 stellar innings, Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run homer for the second straight game and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Monday night.

Mets rally past Bucs

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to complete a huge comeback and the New York Mets overcame an embarrassing gaffe by All-Star pitcher Taijuan Walker to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 Sunday.

Pirate all-stars shine in 4-1 win over Mets

Pirate all-stars shine in 4-1 win over Mets

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Coming off their first All-Star appearances, Bryan Reynolds homered and Adam Frazier hit a two-run single to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a testy 4-1 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.

Buccos pull off biggest comeback of season

Buccos pull off biggest comeback of season

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NEW YORK (AP) - Wilmer Difo's tiebreaking single in the ninth inning capped Pittsburgh's biggest comeback of the season, and the Pirates rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the New York Mets 6-5 Sunday.

Pirates pick backstop

Pirates pick backstop

DENVER (TNS) - There's nothing more important right now to the Pirates than adding talent, the foundation to support their build toward brighter days. There's no easier way to do that - especially for them - than holding the first overall pick in the MLB draft.

Reeling Buccos fall again

Reeling Buccos fall again

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Yan Gomes connected for a grand slam and Trea Turner got four hits, leading Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Tuesday night.

Pirates lose seventh straight game, 5-2

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MILWAUKEE (AP) - Avisal Garca hit a two-run homer, Christian Yelich added a pinch-hit sacrifice fly on his bobblehead day and the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 5-2 win on Sunday.

Seventh-inning meltdown sinks Bucs

Seventh-inning meltdown sinks Bucs

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MILWAUKEE (AP) - Christian Yelich hit a bases-loaded double and Pittsburgh relievers issued three consecutive bases-loaded walks in a five-run seventh inning that helped the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pirates 7-4 on Friday night.

Turner powers Dodgers past Pirates, 2-1

Turner powers Dodgers past Pirates, 2-1

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Justin Turner hit two home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers got 7 1/3 scoreless innings from their bullpen in a rain-delayed 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

Tough night for Pirates' rookie Hayes

Tough night for Pirates' rookie Hayes

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ke'Bryan Hayes hastily missed first base and was called out after hitting a first-inning homer, sending Walker Buehler on his way to seven scoreless innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 Tuesday night.

Marlins avoid sweep, top Bucs, 3-1

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Sandy Alcantara cruised through eight innings, ending the Miami Marlins' longest losing streak in six years at eight games with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Fish fry Friday at PNC Park

Fish fry Friday at PNC Park

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Rookie Ke'Bryan Hayes homered for the second game in a row since being activated from the injured list and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night.

Pirates reel in Marlins

Pirates reel in Marlins

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jacob Stallings hit a three-run double in the eighth inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night.

Perez, Benintendi power KC past Bucs

Perez, Benintendi power KC past Bucs

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Andrew Benintendi hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Williams hurls Cubs to 4-1 win over reeling Bucs

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PITTSBURGH (TNS) - Chicago Cubs starter Trevor Williams was reintroduced to something Wednesday night in Pittsburgh that he hadn't seen in a while - action in the sixth inning.

Pederson homers twice as Cubs nip Pirates

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Joc Pederson hit two home runs, Jake Arrieta beat Pittsburgh for the third time this season and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pirates 4-3 Tuesday night.

Braves' bats pour it on Pirates again in series finale

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ATLANTA (AP) - Austin Riley drove in five runs while hitting two of Atlanta three homers and the Braves capped their impressive power display in the series by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Sunday.

Buccos need extras to chop down Braves

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ATLANTA (AP) - Kevin Newman drove in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning, Adam Frazier went 4 for 5, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Thursday night.

Cardinals batter Cahill, Bucs, 8-5

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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jack Flaherty earned his major league-leading eight win of the season as the St. Louis Cardinals scored five runs in the second inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Wednesday night.

Longtime Pirates 2B Stennett dies at 72

Longtime Pirates 2B Stennett dies at 72

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Rennie Stennett, the sure-handed second baseman who was part of the first all-Black starting lineup in major league history and later helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1979 World Series, has died. He was 72.

Arenado, Edman lead Cardinals past Pirates

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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer, his fourth in four games, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 Tuesday night.

Giants top Pirates for split of series

Giants top Pirates for split of series

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Alex Wood pitched six innings while keeping his perfect record intact and Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing home run as the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Sunday.

Pirates use late rallies to top Giants in 11, 3-2

Pirates use late rallies to top Giants in 11, 3-2

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Adam Frazier tripled home the tying run in the 11th inning with his fourth hit of the game and scored the winner on Gregory Polanco's sacrifice fly as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Jarry:Opportunity is now

Jarry:Opportunity is now

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PITTSBURGH (TNS) - It took seven years and a meltdown from Matt Murray, but Tristan Jarry last August made his first NHL playoffs start, with Pittsburgh's season on the brink.

DeSclafani, Duggar lead Giants past Pirates

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Anthony DeSclafani allowed one hit over five scoreless innings and Steven Duggar hit his first home run in nearly two years to lead the San Francisco Giants past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Thursday night.

Late burst sinks Pirates, 5-1

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jesse Winker and Eugenio Surez combined to drive in four runs in the 10th inning as Cincinnati's bullpen threw 5 1/3 hitless innings, and the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Wednesday.

Reds rough up Bucs

Reds rough up Bucs

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PITTSBURGH (TNS) - It's been a tale of two Mitch Kellers all season. He started the year with a bad outing, and has alternated between good and bad in every start since.

Pirates avoid sweep

Pirates avoid sweep

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CHICAGO (TNS) - Their lineup bound together with glue, duct tape and a few stray pieces of bubble game, the Pirates were supposed to struggle scoring runs. They were definitely going to have trouble winning baseball games, especially at Wrigley Field, where they had dropped 17 of 19 dating b…

Late rally falls short

Late rally falls short

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CHICAGO (AP) - Zach Davies allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings, Rex Brothers got his first save in eight years and the Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Friday, extending their winning streak to four.

Pirates swept by Cardinals with 3-0 loss

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Carlos Martnez pitched eight marvelous innings, Harrison Bader hit an early three-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.

Buccos get back to .500

Buccos get back to .500

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gregory Polanco homered and had three hits, Clay Holmes and the bullpen held down the scuffling Twins and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a successful trip by beating Minnesota 6-2 Sunday.

Pirates take two of three from Tigers

Pirates take two of three from Tigers

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DETROIT (AP) - Phillip Evans kept Akil Baddoo's drive to left field in the park in the seventh inning to help Pittsburgh escape a jam, and the Pirates scored twice in the eighth to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Thursday.

Bucs top Brewers in extras

Bucs top Brewers in extras

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MILWAUKEE (TNS) - Colin Moran has developed into a legitimate and consistent power threat for the Pirates this season, his first since taking over for Josh Bell full-time at first base.

Buccos hit road to beat up on Brew Crew

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MILWAUKEE (TNS) - Whether it's been called Miller Park or American Family Field, the home of the Milwaukee Brewers has been anything but hospitable to the Pirates over the years. In fact, it's been downright nasty.

Padres get to Pirates

Padres get to Pirates

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PITTSBURGH (TNS) - Trevor Cahill and Luis Oviedo are the oldest and youngest players on the Pirates' roster. When Cahill made his MLB debut with Oakland on April 7, 2009, Oviedo was just 9 years old. Entering Monday's game, the 21-year-old Oviedo had recorded nine major league outs. Cahill h…

Pirates plunder Cubbies

Pirates plunder Cubbies

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - JT Brubaker pitched into the sixth inning and had the first three RBIs of his career to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Sunday.

Cubs double up Buccos

Cubs double up Buccos

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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jayy Baez hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs' struggling offense came to life in a 4-2 over Pittsburgh on Thursday.