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Pirates’ Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes' first All-Star selection was as speedy as his fastball. Just eight weeks after his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 22-year-old right-hander was selected Sunday by Major League Baseball for the National League roster in the July 16 game at ...

Lindor’s two-run single help Mets rally past Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Francisco Lindor hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning against Aroldis Chapman for his third hit of the game, rallying the New York Mets to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Nick Gonzales had a two-run single in the eighth off Edwin Díaz (3-1) ...

Pirates tie club record by pounding 7 homers in rout of Mets

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes threw seven strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates tied a franchise record by smashing seven home runs in a 14-2 demolition of the New York Mets on Friday night. Bryan Reynolds and Rowdy Tellez became the first teammates in major league history to each hit ...

Cardinals edge Pirates in 10 to take series

PITTSBURGH — Pedro Pages doubled home pinch runner Michael Siani and then scored on Alec Burleson's RBI single as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 in 10 innings on Thursday. St. Louis took two of three from its NL Central Division rivals by winning a series finale ...

Gorman’s grand slam key in Cardinals’ victory

PITTSBURGH — Nolan Gorman hit his second career grand slam, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4 on Tuesday night. Matt Carpenter dropped a soft single into left to load the bases with no outs in the fourth inning. Gorman followed with his 17th homer of the season, a ...

Pirates avoid sweep on strength of Cruz, Tellez homers

ATLANTA — Oneil Cruz and Rowdy Tellez each hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of Bailey Falter's strong start to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Bryan Reynolds’ 25-game hitting streak ended with two ...