Gregory Polanco Shows Signs of Breaking Slump

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. It was a much-needed performance for the 26-year-old, who had been mired in a slump since his two-homer game a week ago. Since April 13, Polanco was just 1-for-23 with a walk... Read More

Ivan Nova Looks Sharp in No-Decision

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova threw well enough to earn a win on Friday night, allowing one run and striking out three in six innings, but was saddled with a no-decision against the Philadelphia Phillies. It was the third straight promising outing for the right-hander, who hasn't walked a batter since April 4. During... Read More

Jameson Taillon Bounced Early, Takes First Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon had his first hiccup of the season on Thursday, lasting only 1 2/3 innings in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The outing was the shortest of his career, as the Pittsburgh Pirates ace was knocked around for five runs on four hits, two walks and a hit batter.... Read More

Chad Kuhl Earns Second Win of Season

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl picked up his second win of the season on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. He struck out four and surrendered just one run in six innings, though he did allow four hits, three walks and a hit batsman. At least one Rockies hitter reached base in all but Kuhl's... Read More

Josh Bell Drives In Three Runs on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Colorado Rockies. Bell had been mired in a mini slump, having gone hitless in his last 10 at-bats before his run-scoring single in the fifth inning. The 25-year-old has been productive for fantasy owners so far... Read More

Trevor Williams Takes Tough-Luck Loss

Despite throwing well against a strong Colorado Rockies offense, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Trevor Williams picked up his first loss of the season on Tuesday. The right-hander struck out four and allowed just two runs, four hits, and three walks in six innings, but he received no run support on a frigid night in PNC Park.... Read More

Joe Musgrove Will Throw Bullpen Session Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) will throw a 25- to 30-pitch bullpen on Thursday as he starts his return from the 10-day disabled list, The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel reports. Musgrove missed a large portion of spring training and has yet to pitch in the big leagues this season due to a strained right... Read More

Dovydas Neverauskas Optioned to Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned reliever Dovydas Neverauskas to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday to make room for Enny Romero, who the team claimed off of waivers from the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Neverauskas has had a rough go of it in 2018, allowing a 10.80 ERA in 6 2/3 innings while walking more hitters (three) than... Read More

Pirates Recall Max Moroff From Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled infielder Max Moroff from Triple-A Indianapolis as their corresponding move to placing Josh Harrison (hand) on the 10-day disabled list. Moroff was hitting .280/.406/.440 with two doubles, a triple, and five RBI through seven minor-league games. The 24-year-old received 140 plate appearances in the big leagues last season and struggled, hitting... Read More

Josh Harrison Expected to Miss Six Weeks With Hand Fracture

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (hand) will miss around six weeks of action after X-rays revealed a fractured left hand. Harrison was hit by a 95 mph fastball in Sunday's win over the Miami Marlins and left the game immediately. The 30-year-old was hitting .263/.328/.351 with a homer, five RBI and 12 runs scored... Read More

Josh Bell Racks Up Three Hits, Three RBI on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 3-for-5 with a double and three knocked in to help his team to a 7-3 win on Sunday. Like many Pittsburgh hitters, the 25-year-old is off to a fast start in 2018, hitting .305/.373/.424 with a 123 wRC+ in 67 plate appearances. Although the power hasn't been there... Read More

Ivan Nova Looks Sharp, Fans Nine in Win

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ivan Nova struck out nine Miami Marlins batters on Sunday en route to his second win of 2018. The right-hander allowed three runs and six hits in his 6 2/3 innings of work while walking no one. After giving up a first-inning run, Nova cruised along until the seventh inning, when he... Read More

Starling Marte Goes 5-for-5, Homers on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte put forth a monstrous effort in Sunday's win over the Miami Marlins, going 5-for-5 with a solo home run and four runs scored. Marte singled in his first four at-bats before putting the icing on the cake with a ninth-inning blast to left field. The outburst raised his slash line... Read More

Josh Harrison Hit on Hand by Pitch, Leaves Game

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison left Sunday's game against the Marlins after he was hit on the left hand by a 95-mph fastball from Jose Urena. Harrison was in clear pain right away, jumping up and down before walking to first base. The training staff ultimately removed him from the game, with Adam Frazier... Read More

Felipe Vazquez Earns Fifth Save of Season

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez notched his fifth save of the year with a perfect ninth inning against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The southpaw has converted all of his save opportunities on the season and hasn't allowed a run outside of his Opening Day blowup. Vazquez hasn't recorded a strikeout over his last two... Read More

Corey Dickerson Stretches Hit Streak to Nine Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson extended his hitting streak to nine games with a bunt single in the ninth inning in Saturday's win over the Miami Marlins. The Pirates had runners on the corners when Dickerson popped a safety squeeze bunt up in the air. It wasn't the best execution, but the ball landed safely... Read More

Jameson Taillon Takes No-Decision in Pitchers' Duel

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon was denied his third win of the season against the Miami Marlins on Saturday despite not allowing a run in six innings of work. Taillon struck out two and surrendered only four hits and three walks on the night, but he was matched pitch for pitch by his counterpart, Trevor... Read More

Pirates Claim Enny Romero Off Of Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed reliever Enny Romero off of waivers from the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The left-hander was designated for assignment by the Nats on April 7 after a pair of uninspiring appearances in which he gave up three runs on five hits and a walk in two innings. The Pirates desperately need some... Read More

Chad Kuhl Takes Loss on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chad Kuhl was not sharp on Friday, giving up five runs (four earned) on 11 hits and a walk in a 7-2 loss to the Miami Marlins. The right-hander held the Marlins to only one run through four innings before allowing three in the fifth and another in the sixth. He struck... Read More

Adam Frazier Hits First Homer of 2018

Pittsburgh Pirates utility man Adam Frazier went 2-for-5 with his first home run of the season on Thursday. Getting a start at second base while Josh Harrison rested, Frazier took Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks deep in the fifth inning. Playing time has been sporadic for Frazier in the early going, but he's done a... Read More

Francisco Cervelli Homers Again on Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli went 2-for-5 with a triple and a three-run home run in a win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The long ball was Cervelli's second in three days and broke open what was previously a close game at 3-1. With two home runs, he's now almost halfway to his total... Read More

Corey Dickerson Extends Hit Streak to Seven Games

After a day off on Wednesday, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson didn't miss a beat on Thursday, going 1-for-3 with a double against the Chicago Cubs. The knock extended his hitting streak to a modest seven games and was his sixth double of the year, which puts him second in MLB. He also added his... Read More

Trevor Williams Wins Third Game of Season

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams turned in another strong start on Thursday to pick up his third win in as many outings in 2018. The right-hander went six innings against a strong Chicago Cubs offense and allowed only one run on four hits and a walk while punching out five. The only damage against... Read More

Gregory Polanco Goes Deep Twice on Thursday

The promising start to 2018 continued for Gregory Polanco on Thursday, as the Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder bashed two solo home runs in a win over the Chicago Cubs. Polanco now has five home runs on the season, one behind league leader Bryce Harper, and leads baseball in RBI with 15. Overall, he's hitting .262/.385/.714... Read More

Joe Musgrove Has No Timetable for Return

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder), currently on the 10-day disabled list, has no timetable to return to the mound. Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Musgrove has thrown from 75 feet twice this week, but the team isn't sure when he'll return yet. The right-hander hasn't pitched in nearly two weeks due... Read More

Steven Brault Allows Four Runs in No-Decision

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault allowed four runs on seven hits in a no-decision against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. The left-hander struck out three and walked two. Given a 3-0 advantage to work with in the second inning, Brault promptly gave the lead back, allowing all four of his earned runs in the... Read More

Corey Dickerson Stays Hot With Three More Hits

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson extended his hitting streak to six games on Tuesday. In an 8-5 win over the Chicago Cubs, the left fielder went 3-for-5 with a double, already his fifth of the season, and two RBI. During his streak, he's hitting .480/.500/.880 with seven extra-base hits and eight RBI. He won't hit... Read More

Francisco Cervelli Slugs First Homer of Season

After a slow start to the season, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli broke out on Tuesday with three hits, including a three-run home run. The blast came against Chicago Cubs reliever Mike Montgomery in the seventh inning, giving the Pirates an 8-2 lead to break the game open. At a position with little depth, any... Read More

Felipe Rivero Picks Up Fourth Save on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Rivero shut the Chicago Cubs down for 1 1/3 innings on Tuesday afternoon to pick up his fourth save of the season. The southpaw allowed two inherited runners to score after coming on with two outs in the eighth inning, but he gave up only one walk otherwise to secure the... Read More

Ivan Nova Earns First Win of 2018

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova picked up his first win of the season on Monday, allowing three runs in seven innings against the Chicago Cubs. The first two frames were rocky, as he allowed a run in each, but the right-hander settled down afterward. Over his next five innings, he gave up only a... Read More