
Wilber Dotel Returns to Pittsburgh Bullpen Ahead of Giants Game
Wilber Dotel is back with the Pirates for a bullpen game against the Giants, while Evan Sisk has been sent down to Triple-A after a rough stretch.
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Wilber Dotel is back with the Pirates for a bullpen game against the Giants, while Evan Sisk has been sent down to Triple-A after a rough stretch.

The Pirates lost 4-2 to Milwaukee after Paul Skenes surrendered five straight baserunners in the fourth inning, while Kyle Harrison's shutout effort and a rally by Endy Rodríguez couldn't secure a win.

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured their fourth consecutive win on July 18, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-1. Jared Jones delivered a strong outing, while Jacob Gonzales and Esmerlyn Valdez contributed key homers.

Ian Happ’s relentless hustle and personal history intertwine with a The Wire scene to underscore the timeless value of doing good, even when the game ends in defeat.

Braden Montgomery’s walk‑off homer, Freddie Freeman’s 2,500‑hit milestone and a flurry of extra‑inning drama defined a weekend of surprise in the majors.

A 10‑run seventh inning against Los Angeles highlights a struggling relief corps, with the club eyeing promotions from Indianapolis.

A 12-3 defeat at PNC Park highlighted Paul Skenes’ first quality start in weeks, a back-to-back homer start, and a ten-run seventh inning that left the Pirates with a four-game skid and a looming trade deadline move.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have blown 13 leads this season and sit 19th in baseball with a 4.32 ERA. Key relievers have struggled, and the team may need to rely on internal improvement until external help arrives.

The Chicago Cubs have slipped into a nine-game losing streak despite a strong start, with manager Craig Counsell urging better hitting and pitching performance.

The Chicago Cubs opened the season with two ten‑game winning streaks but have now dropped nine straight, slipping to 29‑25 and third in the division. Manager Craig Counsell stresses the need for better hitting and pitching, while a late home run by Henry Davis secures a Pirates victory.