Pirates waste Bailey Falters' strong start, lose to Marlins in 12 innings

Strong starting pitching that keeps a team within striking distance often can mask problems elsewhere.
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MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows
Major League Baseball’s average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press.
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Predictable offensive woes already showing for Pirates
The Pirates have opened their 2025 season at 1-5 in Miami and Tampa Bay.
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Pirates farm report for April 1, 2025: Mike Burrows puts up zeroes in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 0-2) lost 2-1 in a pitchers’ duel with Iowa (Cubs).
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Thomas Harrington roughed up in MLB debut, as Pirates are blanked by Rays for 4th straight loss
When Paul Skenes made his MLB debut last May, the Pittsburgh Pirates knew that coming up behind him was another wave of promising pitching prospects inching closer to the big leagues in Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler and Thomas Harrington.
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Pirates' No. 3 prospect Thomas Harrington lasts 4 innings in MLB debut, allows 6 runs to Rays
Pittsburgh Pirates No. 3 overall prospect Thomas Harrington made his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays and struggled, allowing six earned runs in four innings.
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New Curve manager accepts challenge of developing prospects making position changes
As a second-round pick who bounced between the major leagues and the minors, Andy Fox is quick to offer that his heart is in player development because he’s a product of the process.