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The Pirates Have Problems. Here’s One Thing That Won’t Solve Them.

One common criticism of Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton is his unwillingness to stick with a set lineup every day. The Pirates offense has been pathetic lately and is a chief reason why they’re 5-16 in their last 21 games.

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Pirates Prospect Watch: Indians, Grasshoppers Light It Up

Pirates’ minor league affiliates went 2-2 on Wednesday with scoring outbursts from the Indianapolis Indians and the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Triple-A Indianapolis saw their offense explode against the Buffalo Bisons despite managing just one home run, a solo shot from Andrés Alvarez.

Andrew McCutchen News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 11 hours ago

‘What Happens When You’re Negative?’: Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen Doesn’t See Value in a Pessimistic Attitude

OAKLAND — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton wasn’t in the best of moods following the first of what turned out to be three straight losses in Oakland.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 7 hours ago

Miserable Bay Area trip caps 5-16 plunge, 191 Ks in that span

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Pirates concluded their six-game West Coast trip in the same way they started it: By squandering scoring opportunities, failing

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Shutout in Oakland: Pirates Blanked by A’s Capping Off 3-Game Sweep

OAKLAND — Despite three Oakland A’s errors, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t score a single run and thus couldn’t avoid being swept in Oakland, falling 4-0 in Wednesday’s series finale. The Pirates were 0-6 with runners in scoring position and left ten on base.

MLB News / Big League Stew / 5 hours ago

Paul Skenes is getting close, Clayton Kershaw biography author Andy McCullough interview

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss Paul Skenes getting closer to a call-up and are joined by The Athletic’s Andy McCullough to discuss his Clayton Kershaw biography about how the lefty became the future hall of fame pitcher that he is.

MLB News / NBC Sports / 20 minutes ago

Watch: Rotoworld Baseball Add, Hold, Drop: Dodgers' Andy Pages, Pirates' Mitch Keller | Rotoworld

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Pirates Injury Updates: Marco Gonzales, Ryan Borucki and Others

OAKLAND — Pittsburgh Pirates Director of Sports Medicine and Todd Tomczyk gave updates on several injured players before media in Oakland prior to Wednesday’s series finale against the A’s.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 14 hours ago

The Pirates stink right now: A guide for who to blame for what

A guide of who to blame for what as the Pirates continue to struggle. As the Pirates’ offense continues to sink to new lows, they’re dead last in runs,

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

The Survey Says — Bring Paul Skenes to the Big Leagues

The survey was neither scientific nor a deep dive. The results were revealing, though. I talked to a cross-section of five baseball people on Tuesday morning — a general manager, a manager, a pitching coach, a player development director and a scouting director.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

Former Yankees infielder rips team after loss to Orioles

The New York Yankees crushed the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, but their bats have gone silent in the first two games of their AL East showdown with the Baltimore Orioles.

Watch: Yankees' Juan Soto stares down Orioles pitcher after hitting monster HR

Orioles, Corbin Burnes seek series win vs. Yankees

Infamous former Yankees outfielder gets DFA'd by his new team

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The 'MLB leaders in on-base percentage' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 19 hours ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Q&A submissions: May

Submit your questions here! As the Pirates drop games in miserable unwatchable fashion to AAA quality rosters, it’s once again time for our monthly Q&A.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

Six Minor Leaguers Who Could Help Pirates Offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates offense is hurting, and it’s time to look to the triple-A Indianapolis Indians for help. After a promising 8-2 start, the Pirates are 14-16 after Monday’s 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Oakland Athletics.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 5 minutes ago

Pirates Takeaways: ‘I Don’t Think too Many People in Here are Happy’

OAKLAND — The 1993 film “Groundhog Day” is a classic, so it’s probably safe to assume that many Pittsburgh Pirates fans are also fans of that film. The main character, Bill Murray, is a based newscaster, which is an added bonus.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 3 minutes ago

Aroldis Chapman can still help Pirates

A seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series winner, Chapman is a player who could help teach the young pitchers how to win.

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 21 hours ago

Pirates vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – May 1

The Pittsburgh Pirates (14-17) play on Wednesday at 3:37 PM ET against the Oakland Athletics (14-17), who enter the matchup with a three-game winning streak.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 3 minutes ago

Pirates back in last place after 15 consecutive outs to close latest loss

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Another loss, another awful offensive output, and the final night of April gets spent in last place. The Pirates continued their stretch of wretched results Tuesday night, falling to the Athletics, 5-2, at Oakland Coliseum and falling into the National League Central Division cellar for the first time this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Improving A's look for second straight win vs. Pirates

Veteran pitchers will go head-to-head for the third time in their careers when Alex Wood and the Oakland Athletics host Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night in the second contest of a three-game series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

High-Priced Reliever is Underperforming for Pirates

After being given a $10.5 million contract by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Aroldis Chapman has been a disappointment recently. After a good start to the season, Chapman now has an ERA of 6.00, a WHIP of 1.889, and a FIP of 5.05 at the close of Sunday’s action.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Pirates aim to ride strong pitching into opener vs. A's

Two teams that took much different modes of transportation to the same site meet up in Oakland, Calif., on Monday night when the Athletics entertain the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / April 24