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Michael Harris and Mauricio Dubón swap spots in lineup as Braves face Pirates
Two of the top four offenses in runs scored will face off tonight when the Pittsburgh Pirates come to town to play the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are third in MLB in runs and the Pirates are only four runs behind them. The Braves will be facing Mitch Keller who has yet again put together […]
Martín Pérez takes the mound for the Braves against the Pirates
The Atlanta Braves were not able to get a sweep of the reigning AL champion Toronto Blue Jays yesterday, but they did win the series and look to take that momentum into the weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates are having somewhat of a surprising season this year with a .540 record, and […]
Bats Go Quiet as Astros Fall to Pirates 5-1
The hope going in was that momentum would continue, propelling the Astros to a series win and consecutive victories. Unfortunately, no one told Ryan O’Hearn and the rest of the Pittsburgh Pirates. O’Hearn would be a constant thorn in the side of this rubber match. Pirates 5 Astros 1. The scoring opened with […]
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. savagely trolls Ronald Acuna Jr. after double
The Toronto Blue Jays bring a healthier Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the diamond now. Guerrero left his fans scared after leaving the Pittsburgh Pirates game on May 24. But he proved his healthy state by smacking a double, then trolling Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves. Guerrero smacked his fifth inning rip toward the […] The post Vladimir Guerrero Jr. savagely trolls Ronald Acuna Jr. after double appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Red Sox Acquire Joe La Sorsa
6:41pm: Boston announced the trade but has yet to reveal the corresponding move. 5:20pm: The Pirates are going to trade left-hander Joe La Sorsa to the Red Sox, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. The Bucs will get cash in return, per Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. It was reported a few days ago […]
Astros vs. Pirates Game Discussion: 6/4/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (28-35) will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they play the rubber game of their three-game series opposite their former divisional opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates (33-29). RHP Kai-Wei Teng (3-3, 2.57 ERA) will try to pitch the Astros to a series victory in what is his his fifth consecutive turn […]
Game #63: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 4, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Jared Jones (0-0, 10.38 ERA) vs. Kai-wei Teng (3-3, 2.57 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
Astros makes slew of roster moves amid Pirates series
The Houston Astros are dealing with some injuries as they play their three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Therefore, it has forced them to make adjustments. The team has announced some roster moves as they prepare to close out their series with the Pirates. We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/zlWWulhuOS — Houston Astros […] The post Astros makes slew of roster moves amid Pirates series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Astros Sign OF LaMonte Wade Jr., Salazar DFA; Cole, Loperfido Optioned
Wade will wear number 31 and is active for tonight’s game. The Houston Astros announced that they have signed OF LaMonte Wade Jr. to a Major League contract. Wade will be active for tonight’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wade, 32, was most recently in the Chicago White Sox system, playing at their Triple-A […]
This Pirates-Red Sox trade for Aroldis Chapman would fix Pittsburgh's bullpen
The Pirates should swing a trade for an old friend. Aroldis Chapman could be available for the right price at the MLB trade deadline. Pittsburgh's bullpen is one of the worst in baseball.
MLB rumors: Pirates already aggressive in trade deadline bullpen push
The Pittsburgh Pirates have surprised many around the MLB world with their 33-29 record. Now, they look poised to enter the MLB trade deadline as buyers. Pittsburgh won’t go and sell the farm system. They are still being realistic about where they stand. Still, the Pirates have been aggressive in trying to add some bullpen […] The post MLB rumors: Pirates already aggressive in trade deadline bullpen push appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Astros rumors: Is Yordan Alvarez trade actually on table? Jeff Passan weighs in
The Houston Astros have been a disappointment thus far on the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 28-35 ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. All of the struggles have led some to wonder if the Astros might be sellers as opposed to buyers at the MLB trade deadline, which is still about […] The post Astros rumors: Is Yordan Alvarez trade actually on table? Jeff Passan weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints .
#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Gene Alley
#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Gene Alley kkundahl Thu, 2026-06-04 13:00 One of the top fielding shortstops of his era, Gene Alley teamed with Bill Mazeroski to give Pittsburgh sensational up-the-middle defense in the 1960s. Craig Muder One of only 11 shortstops in history with multiple Defensive WAR seasons of 3.5 or better, Gene Alley teamed with future Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski to give the Pittsburgh Pirates one of the best middle infields the game has known. Though both ...
Nick Gonzales is having an underrated season for Pirates
On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates took down the Houston Astros 10-6 on the road. Third baseman Nick Gonzales was a huge part of the Bucs offensive success against Houston. Gonzales went 3-4 with 3 hits and walked once. He has done a great job getting on base and producing in the middle of the […]
Astros vs. Pirates Game Thread: Game 63, 6/3/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (27-35), who are 6-4 in their last 10 games, will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they play the second game of a three-game series against their former divisional opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates (33-28). RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA), who was acquired from the Pirates this offseason, will open the series against his former […]
Game #62: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 3, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.89 ERA) vs. Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
The Pirates Finally Have an Offense
No team scored less often in 2025 than the Pirates. Of course, that wasn’t anything new. Since Pittsburgh’s playoff drought began in 2016, only one team, the Marlins, has scored fewer runs. The 2016 season was the last time the Bucs ranked among the top half of NL teams in scoring, while 2018 was the […]
Return of the Pirates Lumber Company, but better??
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a completely different offense than they were a year ago. Calling it a night and day difference doesn’t do it justice. A year after falling in the bottom five of most offensive categories, the Pirates are a top-five offense in baseball. The team is second best in baseball in on-base percentage […]
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects
This is a strong system with a little bit of everything, from projected superstars to high-risk/high-reward position players to near-ready pitching depth.
Twins trade for sidearmer Justin Lawrence as latest bullpen lottery ticket, with a twist
Initially filled with soft-tossers, the Twins' bullpen has added high-velocity arms in season, like acquiring Lawrence from the Pirates.
Minnesota Twins & Pittsburgh Pirates Complete Trade
The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations, adding a hard-throwing veteran to a bullpen that has been one of the most inconsistent in the American League this season. Lawrence was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh last Friday and joins a Twins roster dealing with injuries to Bailey Ober, diagnosed Monday with a mild flexor strain that will sideline him from throwing for ten to fourteen days, and Kendry Rojas, w...
Pirates trade Justin Lawrence to Twins
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded righty-reliever Justin Lawrence to the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. In return, the Pirates will receive cash considerations from the Twins. The Pirates found a trade partner with Minnesota just four days after Lawrence was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh. Minnesota is adding a power pitcher to their bullpen that has […]
2 Brewers’ early trade targets to help Milwaukee win NL Central
The Milwaukee Brewers continue to prove they are the team to beat in the National League Central. After taking down the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night to secure their second straight win of the series, the Brewers moved to 37-21 and kept rolling. The club now holds a commanding six-game lead over the Pittsburgh […] The post 2 Brewers’ early trade targets to help Milwaukee win NL Central appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Can Justin Lawerence Make the Most Of His Twins Opportunity?
Minneapolis – Justin Lawrence was a fresh arrival in the Minnesota Twins clubhouse Tuesday afternoon. Acquired the night before from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations, the 31-year-old is in his sixth season in the majors, looking for a place to finally catch on with his career. Lawrence has been designated for assignment before.
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