There's no denying Paul Skenes' latest outing was a personal nightmare, but a growing narrative involving the Cardinals needs to be nipped in the bud.

After a 4-8 start, it is easy to point out what has gone wrong thus far.

Pittsburgh Pirates fans have yet to see Spencer Horwitz in action this season, as the first baseman sidelined during spring training while recovering from offse.

Ahead of game two against the Reds, news broke that the Pirates are promoting Henry Davis to the big league roster.

Once Alexander Canario was acquired from the Mets, Pittsburgh was aware of the risk they were taking on with his swing and miss problems.

With several key starters already going down with injuries during a tepid 5-8 start to the season.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are back on the road this weekend for another National League Central showdown, this time against the Cincinnati Reds.

The Pirates optioned Thomas Harrington back to AAA Indianapolis before Friday’s game.