Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: LHP Joey Wentz wins final spot as Pirates finalize Opening Day roster

Joey Wentz took shots to his left wrist and his right shin on a couple of comebackers in the span of three pitches in his final outing for the Detroit Tigers but didn’t experience any real pain until the next day.
Sun, Mar 30
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David Bednar's wild pitch, lack of clutch hitting lead to Pirates' 3-2 loss to Marlins
The inability to perform one of baseball’s most basic and important tasks — hitting safely with runners in scoring postion — haunted the Pittsburgh Pirates throughout all four games of their season-opening series in Miami.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales will have CT scan Monday on ankle fracture
Nick Gonzales, who has a non-displaced ankle fracture, will have a CT scan Monday in Pittsburgh, general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday on his radio show on 93.7 The Fan.
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Pirates' Ben Cherington praises Henry Davis' work behind plate as 'a weapon at the major-league level'
Catcher Henry Davis started his fifth season in professional baseball in Triple-A Indianapolis, but Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington still believes in Davis, the first player selected in the 2021 MLB Draft.
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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.
Sat, Mar 29
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Pirates notebook: David Bednar notches save in victory against Marlins, hopes it signals even better days ahead
The ninth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 4-3 victory against the Miami Marlins on Friday night lasted 18 pitches and barely seven minutes.
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Pirates farm report for March 28, 2025: Indianapolis routed in opener
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 0-1) entered the season with some buzz due to the collection of promising young arms on the roster.
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Oneil Cruz's 115-mph home run supports Mitch Keller in Pirates' 4-3 victory
The Pittsburgh Pirates showed Friday night what can happen when the baseball lands where it’s supposed to go — in the fielders’ gloves.
Fri, Mar 28
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Pirates infielder Nick Gonzales goes on 10-day injured list with ankle injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed second baseman Nick Gonzales on the 10-day injured list Friday with a non-displaced fracture in his left ankle.