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Pirates Activate Oneil Cruz From 60-Day IL

The Pirates have activated center fielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list and reinstated righty Yohan Ramirez from the paternity list. Lefty Hunter Barco and outfielder Ronny Simon have been optioned to Triple-A in a pair of corresponding 26-man roster moves. Pittsburgh will still need to make a 40-man move in order to clear […]

Detroit Tigers Release 29-Year-Old From Organization Before Pirates Series

On Monday, the Detroit Tigers will open up a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.They are coming off a tough series where they got swept by the Chicago White Sox (at home).Detroit Tigers Release 29-Year-Old From OrganizationAhead of their series with the White Sox, news came out that the Tigers had released a […] The post Detroit Tigers Release 29-Year-Old From Organization Before Pirates Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Reds designate RHP Ron Marinaccio for assignment, select Kent Emanuel

Right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 3rd as the NL Central rivals of the Cincinnati Reds needed 40-man roster spots for other acquisitions. The Reds, meanwhile, had openings on their own 40-man roster after dealing away Caleb Ferguson and Nathaniel Lowe, and scooped up Marinaccio off waivers […]

Boston Red Sox Star Trevor Story Makes Bold Statement Amid Looming Return

On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox played the final game of their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.They lost by a score of 8-3.Boston Red Sox Star Trevor Story Makes Bold StatementAlso on Sunday, Trevor Story began a rehab assignment in Triple-A.He has been out of MLB action since May 14.MLB.com wrote (on […] The post Boston Red Sox Star Trevor Story Makes Bold Statement Amid Looming Return appeared first on HEAVY .

Tigers hit the road for 3-game series vs Pirates starting on Monday

The Detroit Tigers failed to make up ground in the American League Central race this past weekend, getting swept by the division-leading Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park after a 7-5 loss on Sunday afternoon. All series long, the Pale Hose found ways to outscore the good guys and were able to shut down the […]

Pirates move back Paul Skenes start until Wednesday

We’ve talked a lot about what is ailing Paul Skenes, and while no formal conclusions have been made, there’s no denying the drop in velocity or the drop off in overall effectiveness. Skenes was initially slated to pitch yesterday against the Boston Red Sox, but that start has been moved back, and Skenes will now […]

Red Sox Drop Series Finale Against Pirates After Lengthy Weather Delay

Patrick Sandoval, simply put, is not good enough. I don’t know what discussions were had about bringing in a starting pitcher at the deadline, but I’m surprised they decided to roll with the group they have. Sandoval has one good pitch: his changeup. His slider is a fine pitch to get strikes, except he hasn’t […]

Red Sox Notes: Yoshida, Slaten, Anthony, Story, IKF

The Red Sox announced a pair of injuries prior to this afternoon’s game against the Pirates. Designated hitter Masataka Yoshida heads to the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, while righty reliever Justin Slaten goes on the 15-day IL (retroactive to August 13) with right elbow inflammation. In corresponding active roster moves, the […]

Red Sox try to win series against Not Paul Skenes

Paul Skenes hasn’t quite been PAUL SKENES this season — he gave up at least 5 earned runs in 3 of his 6 starts in July. Nevertheless, it’s still a nice little treat for the Sox that he’s been bumped from this afternoon’s start. Instead, it’ll be Lake Bachar taking the bump for the Pirates. […]

Pittsburgh Pirates Suddenly Demote 2 Players During Red Sox Series

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 4-0 to the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, which sets up an intriguing series finale on Sunday to decide the series. Ahead of the matchup, the Pirates made several sudden roster moves. Pirates Demote 2 Players Pittsburgh announced the demotions of infielder Jack Brannigan and right-handed pitcher Wilbert Dotel, with both […] The post Pittsburgh Pirates Suddenly Demote 2 Players During Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Patrick Sandoval vs. Paul Skenes

Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 16, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing a three-game set as they take on the Boston Red Sox at PNC Park. Paul Skenes is getting the ball for the Pirates in this matchup. Skenes has lost three of his last four starts, including his last […]

Sean Manaea dominates as Mets crush Pirates

The post-trade-deadline Mets are fun to watch. Sean Manaea pitched a gem, and the Mets offense scored early and often as New York defeated the Pirates 11-1 Sunday in Pittsburgh. The Mets are 5-1 since their deadline selloff, taking back-to-back road series against teams that still have playoff hopes in the Guardians and now the […]

New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Sean Manaea vs. Jared Jones

New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 9, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are back at home for a weekend series at PNC Park when they take on the New York Mets for the final contest of a three-game set. Jared Jones is on the bump for the Buccos for the first time […]

New York Mets Demote 5-Year MLB Player Before Pirates Game

The New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up for a rubber match on Sunday afternoon. The Mets were blanked in their Saturday contest against Pittsburgh and will send Sean Manaea to the mound on Sunday afternoon to try and capture the series win. It certainly hasn’t been the season the Mets have hoped […] The post New York Mets Demote 5-Year MLB Player Before Pirates Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Mets Morning News: Benge avoids IL

Meet the Mets Robert Stock’s second start for the Mets this season didn’t go nearly as well as his first, as the Mets were soundly defeated 9-0 by the Pirates, ending their short-lived winning streak. Choose your recap: Amazin’ Avenue, MLB.com, New York Daily News, New York Post Before yesterday’s game, the Mets added Gabriel […]

Pirates’ Carlos Tejera Hits His Way To U.S. As 17-Year-Old

Carlos Tejera is the rare international prospect to hit his way to a U.S. league as a 17-year-old. The Pirates are bought in on his upside. The post Pirates’ Carlos Tejera Hits His Way To U.S. As 17-Year-Old appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .

Mets’ Andy Green gets 100% real on Robert Stock’s future after ugly start vs. Pirates

Robert Stock’s second career start looked nothing like his first, and Andy Green did not shy away from addressing what went wrong. The Mets interim manager broke down Stock’s rough outing Saturday against the Pirates in Pittsburgh, an outing that saw the 36-year-old righty allow eight earned runs on nine hits and five walks with […] The post Mets’ Andy Green gets 100% real on Robert Stock’s future after ugly start vs. Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints .