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Alika Williams’ Improved Strength, Confidence Keys for Hot Start

If Alika Williams has looked like a different player to begin the 2024 season, well, that’s because he is. In his rookie campaign in 2023, Williams lived up to his reputation as a strong defensive player from his shortstop position.

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Pirates vs. Red Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 20, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (11-9) stumble into Saturday’s matchup with the Boston Red Sox (11-10) looking to break a four-game losing streak. The contest starts at 4:05 PM ET on SportsNet PT with the Pirates listed as -121 favorites to right the ship.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Pirates vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20

The Pittsburgh Pirates (11-9) look to end to a four-game skid as they host the Boston Red Sox (11-10) on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Mitch Keller (2-1) for the Pirates and Kutter Crawford for the Red Sox.

Carlson Reed News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 minutes ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Malcom Nuñez, Carlson Reed Star Friday

Pirates’ minor league affiliates played four games on Friday night, winning just one as tough bounces and even tougher breaks didn’t go their way. Triple-A Indianapolis was the lone team to notch a win, taking care of business with a balanced 7-2 win over the St.

Brayan Bello News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 7 hours ago

Pirates’ Offense Silenced by Bello as Struggles Continue to Build

PITTSBUGH — Brayan Bello was just about untouchable against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Friday night. The young right-hander worked six innings for Boston in their dominant 8-1 win over the Pirates.

Paul Skenes News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes’ brutally honest admission on potential MLB promotion

Flame-thrower Paul Skenes is currently the third-best prospect in all of baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top prospect as well. The 2023 first-overall pick is expected to get called up to the big leagues at some point in 2024 as he continues to dominate hitters in Triple-A, but Skenes has zero clue when that could be.

Quinn Priester News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Pirates, Quinn Priester Shelled in 8-1 Loss To Red Sox

PITTSBURGH— The Pirates fell to the Red Sox 8-1 on Friday night, with Boston shelling Quinn Priester for three home runs while Pittsburgh’s offense couldn’t get anything going until the game was well out of hand.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 6 hours ago

Pirates lose yet another catcher to injury

His injury almost immediately put a third catcher on the shelf.

Pirates No. 1 overall pick continues to make mockery of minor league hitters

Watch: Pirates phenom prospect draws unbelievable autograph line

Russell Wilson throws out impressive first pitch at Pirates game

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / 40 minutes ago

Russell Wilson throws a first-pitch strike at Pirates game

Russell Wilson throws out impressive first pitch at Pirates game

The Steelers' new quarterback reminded everyone all about his baseball past.

Coaching strategy may push Steelers to start Justin Fields over Russell Wilson

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The 'Most career NFL passing yards' quiz

Jason Delay News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Jason Delay Undergoes Right Knee Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Delay underwent surgery on his ailing right knee, according to Director of Sports Medicine Todd Tomczyk. The expectation is that Delay will return to full baseball activities in about six weeks.

Aroldis Chapman News / CBSSports.com / 14 hours ago

Aroldis Chapman suspension: Pirates reliever has punishment reduced after arguing balls and strikes

Chapman had his suspension cut from two games to one

Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Watch: Pirates phenom prospect draws eye-popping autograph line

Watch: Pirates phenom prospect draws unbelievable autograph line

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Paul Skenes has been lighting Triple-A on fire and fans are taking note.

Pirates No. 1 overall pick continues to make mockery of minor league hitters

After Jackson Holliday, these hot MLB prospects could be next for a call-up

Pirates catcher suffers unlucky injury during batting practice

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

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

Andrew McCutchen News / Big League Stew / 15 hours ago

The best things we saw this week: Pirates' Andrew McCutchen hits career home run No. 300

The Pittsburgh star became the 160th player in MLB history to reach the milestone.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Jim Leyland Has His Thoughts on 2024 Pirates

Jim Leyland hasn’t been in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ employ since walking away as manager following the 1996 season. Though Leyland now works as a special advisor for the Detroit Tigers, he still closely follows the Pirates.

Mitch Jebb News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 3 hours ago

Pirates Prospect Profile: Mitch Jebb Hopes to be Known for More Than Stance

One of the more fun accounts on X is Batting Stance Guy. A fan named Gary Ryness posts videos of him imitating the batting stances of hundreds of current and former players.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 4 hours ago

Disturbing Trend for Pirates Offense Must End Soon

After a promising start, the Pittsburgh Pirates are now 11-8 thanks in part to a disturbing trend that has emerged. The Pirates began the season by winning their first five games and were the third team in baseball to 10 wins.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 36 minutes ago