Pirates obtain Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert in trade with White Sox for a draft pick and a reliever.
Trades in baseball are pretty common, especially during the summer months. But it’s not every day you see teams swap draft picks. On Friday, just before the MLB Draft, the Pirates and White Sox made a unique deal, reminiscent of what you often see in basketball, football, and hockey. Pittsburgh picked up infielder Jacob Gonzalez […]
Jared Jones taken out of perfect game attempt by Pirates after six innings
Jared Jones and a Unique MLB Moment Jared Jones discussed his night in Major League Baseball history recently, and, well, it didn’t quite go as he had hoped for. The 24-year-old pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates struck out the first 18 batters he faced. Yet, he was taken out of the game after six innings, […]
Rockies defeat Pirates due to a disputed interference call in the 9th inning.
Controversial Ending in Rockies vs. Pirates Game Saturday night’s game between the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates concluded in a rather contentious manner. The Rockies’ Jake McCarthy kicked things off with an inside-the-park home run off the Pirates’ Paul Skeens. Colorado took home a 2-1 victory, but as the game reached the top of […]
Dodgers’ late collapse leads to surprising win for Pirates
Pirates Stun Dodgers with a Comeback Victory PITTSBURGH — It started with a strong home run by Shohei Ohtani. But then, the Pirates pulled off an impressive win. On Wednesday night, the Dodgers found themselves ahead by five runs as they entered the bottom of the seventh inning. Ohtani was on the mound, seemingly pushing […]
Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing faces criticism for slide against Pirates
Dalton Rushing added a new dimension to his reputation for playing traditional baseball during a game in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night. The rookie catcher for the Dodgers found himself in controversy after he was called for interference in the fifth inning. He attempted an aggressive slide toward Pirates shortstop Jared Toriolo in a bid to […]
Dodgers defeat Paul Skenes and dominate Pirates’ bullpen in easy win
PITTSBURGH For most teams, allowing Paul Skeens an early two-run advantage could spell disaster. But for the surprisingly dominant Dodgers, it turned out to be just a minor obstacle on their way to another significant win. The Dodgers faced a tough loss against the Pirates, ultimately falling 12-3. Skeens played a crucial role, scoring two […]
New York is the second most affected state in the US for package theft, with $1.2B in deliveries stolen by porch pirates.
Package Theft Hits New York Hard Have you ever had a package go missing? If so, you’re not alone. Recent findings reveal that thieves, often referred to as “porch pirates,” stole over $1.2 billion worth of deliveries from homes in New York. In fact, in 2025, New York was reported as the second worst state […]
Brandon Lowe of the Pirates receives first career ejection after ABS challenge turns down in defeat
Challenges with Automated Ball Strike Systems During the 2026 season, Automated Ball Strike (ABS) systems presented some unique hurdles, but players and managers have come to understand that in baseball, if umpires can confirm a challenge, it stands as true. Brandon Lowe, a two-time All-Star, faced a tough situation in a recent game where the […]
Brandon Lowe of the Pirates loses ABS challenge and is then thrown out of the game.
Brandon Lowe’s Ejection Sparks Controversy In a surprising turn during the Pirates’ game against the Twins, second baseman Brandon Lowe’s attempt to challenge an automatic ball strike (ABS) call was denied, leading to his ejection by the umpires. This incident unfolded in the bottom of the fourth inning of Pittsburgh’s narrow 10-9 victory. Lowe stepped […]
Ways to view Pirates vs. Blue Jays on MLB Sunday Leadoff
The Toronto Blue Jays aim to complete a holiday weekend series with a clean sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the series opener on May 22, Kevin Guzman pitched until the seventh inning, leading the Blue Jays to a 6-2 victory. Key contributions from George Springer and Johendrik Piñango, both hitting two-run doubles, sealed the […]