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Pirates Make Pair of Minor League Transactions

The Pirates made two minor league transactions on Thursday afternoon, granting left-handed pitcher and former San Diego Padres’ first round pick Eric Lauer his unconditional release from the Indianapolis Indians.

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Why Pirates Feel Paul Skenes Can Handle Great Expectations

It would be easy to say that it will be just a normal game for Paul Skenes on Friday afternoon. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander will be making his second career start when he faces the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

P.J. Hilson News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 6 hours ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: P.J. Hilson Clubs Two Homers

Pirates’ minor league affiliates enjoyed an almost perfect Thursday, picking up five wins in six games as they finally managed to sneak a pair of makeup doubleheaders into their schedule.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, May 17, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (20-25) are set to take on the Chicago Cubs (25-20) Friday at 2:20 PM ET, airing on MLB Network. The Pirates are listed as -114 favorites by oddsmakers, while the underdog Cubs have -104 odds for the contest.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Pirates vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – May 17

The Pittsburgh Pirates (20-25) face off against the Chicago Cubs (25-20) on Friday at Wrigley Field at 2:20 PM ET. The Pirates will look to Paul Skenes versus the Cubs and Kyle Hendricks (0-3).

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Pirates rookie Paul Skenes gets rematch with Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have already proven they aren't afraid of highly touted Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Paul Skenes. Chicago knocked Skenes around for three runs and six hits in his major league debut, and the Cubs will get another shot at the 21-year-old right-hander when they continue a four-game series against the visiting Pirates on Friday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 1 hour ago

Minor-league report: Davis pops for homer, two RBIs during Indians' double header

A look at Thursday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (18-20) split a double header of seven-inning games against Toledo.

Jared Jones News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 4 minutes ago

Regained confidence with the slider pays dividends for Jones

CHICAGO -- The last time Jared Jones faced off against the Cubs at PNC Park on May 10, he admittedly didn't have his best stuff. There were particulars surrounding that opinion.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Pirates hold off Cubs in series opener

Jared Jones recorded a quality start and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off a late rally to beat the host Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Olivares, Gonzales Power Pirates to 5-4 Win Over Cubs

Edward Olivares homered and doubled and Nick Gonzales also went deep for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 3 hours ago

Minor-league report: Marauders' winning streak ends at 11

A look at Wednesday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (17-19) was postponed against Toledo because of field conditions.

Roansy Contreras News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 19 hours ago

Pirates send Contreras to Angels after designating him for assignment

CHICAGO -- Five days after designating him for assignment, the Pirates traded Roansy Contreras to the Angels for cash considerations on Thursday. Contreras,

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / 4 hours ago

Angels Acquire Former Headline Prospect in a Trade with the Pirates

According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates have traded Roansy Contreras to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations. Contreras was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on Saturday after posting a 4.41 ERA and 1.653 WHIP across 16 1/3 innings.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 13 hours ago