WES CROSBY

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson, left, scores from third base on a wild pitch by Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chase Shugart, right, during the 11th inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Matt Olson homers, scores winning run on wild pitch in 11th as Braves top Pirates 3-2
Matt Olson homered in the third inning and scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the 11th inning as the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2.
 
Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki watches his two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Seiya Suzuki falls a single short of the cycle, Cubs go deep four times in 9-0 rout of Pirates
Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run homer and fell a single short of the cycle as the Chicago Cubs went deep four times in a 9-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
 
Milwaukee Brewers' Willy Adames, right, celebrates after stealing second base ahead of the tag attempted by Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Yorke, left, with umpire Manny Gonzales, left rear, making the call during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Willy Adames steals 20th base, joining 30-20 club in Brewers’ 7-2 win over Pirates
Willy Adames secured his first 30-20 season in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Adames stole second after an infield single, his first of two hits, with one out in the second inning.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates' Billy Cook takes his position in right field at PNC Park during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. A No. 21 was cut into right field and all Pirates wore the uniform number in honor of Roberto Clemente Day. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Isiah Kiner-Falefa has 3 hits to lead Pirates past Royals 4-3, avoid series sweep
Isiah Kiner-Falefa had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, as the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Bailey Falter carries no-hitter into 7th inning, Pirates beat Marlins 3-1 for sweep of season series
Pittsburgh left-hander Bailey Falter carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 for a sweep of the season series.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Bailey Falter has no-hit bid for Pirates broken up in 7th inning against Marlins
Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter had a no-hit bid broken up with one out in the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins. The 27-year-old Falter allowed three walks before Jonah Bride dropped a single into left field.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Jared Jones strikes out 9 in Pirates’ 7-3 win over Nationals
Jared Jones cruised through seven innings, striking out nine, as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 for a split of the four-game series. Jones allowed two runs and four hits, all coming in the first two innings on Sunday.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates' Nick Gonzales singles off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin, driving in two runs, during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Nick Gonzales drives in 3 runs as the Pirates beat the Nationals 9-4, a night after being no-hit
Nick Gonzales highlighted a five-run second inning with a two-run single and finished with three RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 9-4, one night after being no-hit.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Domingo Germán follows through during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Domingo Germán, who pitched perfect game last year, designated for assignment by Pirates
Domingo Germán has been designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates in a move that could end the pitcher’s stint with the club.
 
Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson, right, celebrates with Nico Hoerner, left, as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitch Jared Jones during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Suzuki and Swanson homer as the Cubs beat the Pirates 9-5 to move above .500
Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson homered during Chicago’s five-run fourth inning, and the Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 to move over .500 for the first time since May 28.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz throws to first over Texas Rangers' Wyatt Langford (36) to complete a ground out by Travis Jankowski in the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Pirates’ Cruz planning to reach out to Tatis as he makes his move from shortstop to center field
Oneil Cruz is planning to reach out to Fernando Tatis Jr. They have a lot to talk about. Cruz says he was disappointed when he was told by the Pittsburgh Pirates that he was moving from shortstop to center field.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates' Yasmani Grandal, bottom right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off two-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Grandal hits a 2-run homer in the ninth inning as the Pirates rally past the Reds 4-3
Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
 
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
George Kirby tosses 6 solid innings, Mariners snap 5-game skid with 10-3 win over Pirates
George Kirby worked six solid innings and the Seattle Mariners ended a five-game skid with a 10-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kirby (9-9) pitched five shutout innings and allowed two runs and four hits, striking out five and walking two.
 
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Yuki Matsui, center, celebrates as he returns to the dugout after getting the final out of the sixth inning during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Luis Arráez caps 3-run 9th with RBI double, Padres rally for 7-6 win and series sweep of Pirates
Luis Arráez hit an RBI double to cap a three-run ninth inning that put the San Diego Padres ahead for a 7-6 win and series sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
 
San Diego Padres' Donovan Solano (39) singles off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas, driving in two runs, during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Solano drives in 4 runs, Padres use 6 pitchers to blank Pirates 6-0 in a game with 3-hour rain delay
Donovan Solano had four hits and four RBIs, and the San Diego Padres used six pitchers to shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Tuesday night in a game delayed nearly three hours due to rain.
 
Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Bell celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Newcomer Josh Bell, Ketel Marte each homer twice, Diamondbacks outlast Pirates 9-8
Josh Bell homered from both sides of the plate in his Arizona debut, Ketel Marte also hit two home runs and the Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 on Friday night after blowing a five-run lead.
 
Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Bell rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Marte, Pederson, newcomer Bell hit consecutive 1st-inning HRs for Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh
Ketel Marte, Joc Pederson and newcomer Josh Bell hit consecutive first-inning home runs for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
 
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson throws a pass during the NFL football team's training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Thursday, July 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Russell Wilson having ‘short-term misery,’ held out of first two Steelers practices with calf issue
Russell Wilson has been held out of the first two days of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp with a minor calf issue. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback is considered day-to-day.
 
FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward arrives for the NFL football team's training camp workout in Latrobe, Pa., July 27, 2023. Heyward said Thursday, July 25, 2024 he wants to retire with the Steelers. The 35-year-old defensive tackle also understands it's likely not his call. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Cam Heyward expresses desire to retire with Steelers, not giving up hope of getting a new contract
Cam Heyward, entering the final season of a four-year, $64 million extension signed in 2020, said Thursday he hopes to retire with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates' Rowdy Tellez, right, is greeted by third base coach Mike Rabelo as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)
Pérez works 6 scoreless innings, Tellez splashes a homer into the river as Pirates top Cardinals 5-0
Martín Pérez pitched six scoreless innings, Rowdy Tellez homered into the Allegheny River and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis 5-0 to take two of three games from the Cardinals.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates' Nick Gonzales hits an RBI single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, July 22, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Gonzales hits go-ahead single in 8th, Keller allows 1 run in 7 innings as Pirates beat Cardinals 2-1
Nick Gonzales hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning after Mitch Keller allowed one run in the first seven, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the seventh time in eight games, 2-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals.
 
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Tyler Phillips delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Tyler Phillips tosses six scoreless innings and Phillies avoid sweep with 6-0 win over Pirates
Rookie Tyler Phillips gave up four hits in six innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Phillips struck out three and walked one.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Luis Ortiz delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Ortiz cruises through 7 innings, Cruz has 3 RBIs as Pirates win 6th straight, 4-1 over Phillies
Luis Ortiz pitched seven shutout innings, Oneil Cruz had a home run and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stretched their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
 
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto activated from IL, to return from knee surgery against Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The three-time All-Star was placed on the IL on June 11, retroactive to June 10, and had meniscectomy surgery on his right knee on June 12.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates' Nick Gonzales, right, reacts after hitting a walkoff single off of Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher José Alvarado during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, July 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)
Nick Gonzales hits winning single in 9th, Pirates rally for 8-7 win over Phillies
Nick Gonzales hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied twice from three-run deficits for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) walks in the dugout in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes picked for All-Star Game just 2 months after his major league debut
Paul Skenes’ first All-Star selection was as speedy as his fastball. Just eight weeks after his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 22-year-old right-hander was selected by Major League Baseball for the National League roster in the July 16 game at Arlington, Texas.
 
New York Mets' Francisco Lindor (12) singles, driving in two runs, off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Lindor’s 2-run single in 9th off Chapman rallies Mets over Pirates 3-2 and back to .500
Francisco Lindor hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning against Aroldis Chapman for his third hit of the game, rallying the New York Mets to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter, right, walks to the dugout with a team trainer after removing himself in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Pittsburgh, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pirates starter Bailey Falter lands on 15-day injured list with left triceps tendonitis
Starter Bailey Falter has been placed on the 15-day injured list with left triceps tendonitis by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
 
St. Louis Cardinals Nolan Gorman (16) reacts after hitting a grand slam home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Jared Wickerham)
Nolan Gorman hits grand slam to help the Cardinals beat the Pirates 7-4
Nolan Gorman hit his second career grand slam, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4. Matt Carpenter dropped a soft single into left to load the bases with no outs in the fourth inning.
 
Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz, left, is greeted by third base coach Brady Williams, right, as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Yandy Díaz sparks offense as Rays earn 3-1 win over Skenes, Pirates
Yandy Díaz hit a home run off the first pitch from Paul Skenes before leading off a two-run eighth inning with a single, sparking a 3-1 win for the Tampa Bay Rays over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
 
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