Paul Skenes strikes out a spring-best 7 as Pirates combine for 16 Ks in win over Twins

In his first start since being named Opening Day starter and final one of spring training, Paul Skenes dabbled in dominance by touching triple digits twice in the first inning and recording seven strikeouts.
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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.
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Mental mistakes in center by Oneil Cruz prove costly for Pirates in Opening Day loss to Marlins
Oneil Cruz has a history of heroics on Opening Day for the Pittsburgh Pirates, serving as the difference maker in one-run wins at the Cincinnati Reds in 2023 and at the Miami Marlins last year.
Thu, Mar 27
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Defensive lapses cost Pirates, who blow Paul Skenes' strong start as Marlins rally to win opener
Paul Skenes made history by becoming the fastest No. 1 overall draft pick to make an Opening Day start.
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Pirates place RHP Jared Jones on IL, add LHP Ryan Borucki to finalize Opening Day roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates made multiple roster moves to finalize their 26-man Opening Day roster, most notably by placing a pair of prominent players on the injured list.