The Pittsburgh Pirates hope to salvage a brief, three-game homestand Sunday when their series wraps up with the Texas Rangers. Having lost six of their last seven games, the National League Central cellar-dwelling Pirates will send Bailey Falter (5-3, 3.49 ERA) to the mound in hoping to right the ship. The 28-year-old left-hander has not […]
Pittsburgh Pirates beat by Rangers as Mitch Keller falls to 1-10; offense can’t score for him
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense has been bad for much of the season, but it’s been particularly dormant when Mitch Keller pitches.
Cruz working on defense, redeems himself vs. Rangers
The Texas Rangers’ series against Pittsburgh showcases why outfield defense matters
Just ask the Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates. Or, maybe, only ask the Rangers. The Pirates might not be the best judge of it at the moment. “A lot of times, when you’re not having success at the plate, you can carry it out there on defense,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said after the Rangers’ […]
Texas Rangers lineup for June 21, 2025
Texas faces the Pirates on a Saturday afternoon
Pirates Outfielder Comes Back vs. Rangers
The Pittsburgh Pirates will have one of their best players back in the lineup, as they face the Texas Rangers at PNC Park. Bryan Reynolds returns to right field and batting third for the Pirates, as he missed the last three games. Adam Frazier, who played right field in the series opener for the Pirates, […]
Reporter Mailbag: The latest on Oviedo’s timetable
Bryan Reynolds Returns to Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of their best players back on the team after short stint apart. Bryan Reynolds is back in the Pirates clubhouse, after spending the last few days on the paternity list. The Pirates announced that Reynolds departed, as his wife Blair went into labor with their third child. Top Pirates prospect […]
Pirates Give Timeline for Injured Catcher
A Pittsburgh Pirates catcher, who has missed most of the season, with injury, has a timeline for when he’ll return. Endy Rodríguez started for the Pirates in the series opener vs. the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park on June 6. The Pirates placed Rodríguez on the 10-day injured list on June 7 with right elbow discomfort, and he hasn’t […]
Pirates Preview: Kumar Rocker Finally Reaches Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh looked sloppy Friday, coming off a doubleheader in Detroit on Thursday and made several miscues in the loss.
Rangers star Jacob deGrom’s latest gem vs. Pirates has Bruce Bochy fanboying
Jacob deGrom had yet another stellar outing on Friday that left Rangers manager Bruce Bochy in awe of his greatness.
Rangers play the Pirates with 1-0 series lead
Texas Rangers (37-39, third in the AL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (30-47, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Kumar Rocker (2-4, 7.31 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (1-9, 4.08 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 68 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -111, Pirates -108; over/under is 8 1/2 […]
DeGrom pitches 6 strong innings, Seager snaps homer drought in Rangers’ 6-2 victory over Pirates
Jacob deGrom struck out seven in six strong innings, Corey Seager hit his first home run since May 10 and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night. DeGrom (7-2) retired the first 11 batters and allowed two runs and five hits in six innings with one walk.
This prospect looks to stick with Bucs using simple approach at plate
Pirates’ Oneil Cruz makes error in center field, then watches ball roll away as run scores
Cruz is playing center field full-time this season and leads MLB outfielders with seven errors thus far.
Fireworks from Rangers stars power win over Pirates
June 21 – Adolis Garcia had three hits, including a home run and two RBI and made two great diving catches in right field to help the Texas Rangers beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night. Garcia went 3-for-4 and his efforts backed up a strong outing by starter Jacob deGrom (7-2), who […]
Pirates’ Santana receives 4-game suspension, elects to appeal
Yankees-Pirates Trade Idea Brings Beloved Infielder Back to New York
The Yankees could solve their third base fix with an old friend.
Former Pirates First Baseman Placed on Waivers
A former Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman hasn’t had a great season so far and is now on waivers. The Seattle Mariners announced that they designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment, as they reinstated infielder/outfielder Luke Ralley from the 10-day injured list. Tellez struggled with Seattle in 2025, slashing .208/.249/.434 for an OPS of .683 […]
Pirates’ Paul Skenes off to best 39-game start to pitching career in MLB history
If it feels like there’s never been a pitcher like Paul Skenes, that’s because there hasn’t been. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ right-handed ace has started his career better than any pitcher in MLB history. At least by a measure combining ERA and strikeouts, Skenes is unprecedented. Through 39 career starts, Skenes has 276 strikeouts and a […]