Polanco, Sano fuel Twins in 5-2 win over Pirates
Jorge Polanco got two hits, scored twice and drove in two runs and Miguel Sano hit a two-run homer, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
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Rays get Pirates' Baz to complete Archer deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent highly touted right-hander Shane Baz to the Tampa Bay Rays as the player to be named later in the Chris Archer trade.
Rodriguez sparkles again, Giants beat Pirates 4-3
Dereck Rodriguez pitched seven innings of two-hit ball to continue his sparkling rookie season and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday.
Williams helps Pirates blank Giants 4-0
Trevor Williams and two relievers combined on a six-hitter, and the Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the San Francisco Giants 4-0 on Saturday night.
Charles Moynihan ESPN Producer
Every wonder what Barry Bonds' Hall of Fame plaque might look like? Here you go. The San Francisco Giants retire #25 later today. Does Cooperstown await?
Charles Moynihan ESPN Producer
Stationed in his customary left field, the number 25 is emblazoned on the outfield grass. Barry Bonds will have his jersey retired today by the San Francisco Giants.
Posey, McCutchen lead Giants past Pirates 13-10
Buster Posey got four hits, Andrew McCutchen homered against his former team and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-10 on Friday night.
Loaiza faces 10 years to life after pleading guilty
Esteban Loaiza pleaded guilty Friday to federal drug charges in California and acknowledged that he possessed about 20 kilograms, or 44 pounds, of cocaine with intent to distribute.
The wackiest stat of the season for every MLB team
What player got a historic bump at the trade deadline? Who's the surprising king of the long ball? We've got baseball's quirkiest facts of the year.
Pirates hit 3 HRs to back Nova in 10-5 win over Giants
David Freese hit his 100th career home run, Elias Diaz and Josh Bell went deep on consecutive pitches and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 10-5 on Thursday night.
Law: A Yankees prospect struggles and witnessing an #UmpShow
A touted New York pitcher disappointed on the mound and an umpire's overreaction made waves during a recent scouting trip to see Yankees, Pirates and Orioles prospects.
Archer gets victory as Pirates beat Rockies 4-3
Adam Frazier had three hits and made a run-saving play in the field, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Wednesday.
MLB stock watch: Separating potential champs, contenders and also-rans
The Red Sox are riding high, but they aren't a lock to win it all just yet. How strong are their chances, and who could stand in their way?
Taillon, Pirates beat Bettis, Rockies 10-2
Jameson Taillon beat Chad Bettis in a matchup of pitchers who battled cancer last year, and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit three homers in a 10-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
Bucs minor leaguers hit for cycle in same game
Kevin Newman and Jacob Stallings completed cycles three batters apart for the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians in a 12-5 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Tuesday night.
Freeland, bullpen limit Pirates to 2 hits as Rockies win 2-0
Kyle Freeland and the Colorado bullpen combined on a two-hitter to help the Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Monday night in a game that was interrupted 32 minutes by rain.
Pirates get Hechavarria from Rays for prospect
Slick-fielding shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria was acquired by the Pirates for a prospect.
#ThirtyUnis: The Most Notable Uniform In Pirates History
Graphic Artist Todd Radom unveils the most notable uniform in Pirates history and moderates the latest installment of uniform & logo trivia.
Flaherty goes 6 strong, Cardinals top Pirates 2-1
Jack Flaherty cruised through six innings, Matt Carpenter hit another homer and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Gyorko, Wong and Molina lead Cardinals over Pirates, 8-4
Jedd Gyorko drove in three runs while Kolten Wong, just off the disabled list, and Yadier Molina both had three hits to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
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Pirates' Dickerson, 2nd in NL in hitting, off DL
Pirates left fielder Corey Dickerson, who is second in the NL with a .318 batting average, has recovered from a strained left hamstring and is off the DL.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Mozeliak says Dexter Fowler suffered a "slight fracture" in his left foot. Fowler said he felt "a pop" while he was running.
Frazier's RBI single in 8th lifts Pirates past Cardinals 7-6
Adam Frazier's RBI single in the eighth inning helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win in Chris Archer's debut, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Friday night.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Dexter Fowler just went by the clubhouse using crutches, avoiding putting weight on his left foot. We have no details on any injury yet; he will go for X-Rays. He was taken out of the game with a "left foot contusion".
2018 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 68 | 50 | .576 | - | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 68 | 54 | .557 | 2 | W1 |
| St. Louis | 65 | 55 | .542 | 4 | W7 |
| Pittsburgh | 61 | 59 | .508 | 8 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 52 | 68 | .433 | 17 | L3 |
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Team Leaders 2018
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.2118th
Quality Starts59Tied-15th
WHIP1.3622nd
BAA.25623rd
Runs54614th
Batting Average.2557th
On Base Percentage.31916th
Slugging Percentage.41513th