The Pirates took an early lead in the top of the first inning, as designated hitter Andrew McCutchen hit a solo home run off of Cubs left-handed starting pitcher Matthew Boyd. Tha

In a move that appealed to the hometown crowd, Phillip Barbaree Jr. donned a Pittsburgh Pirates jersey as he finished his round at the 2025 U.S. Open.

Mike Burrows held the Cubs to one run in 5.1 innings, but the Pirates’ offense couldn’t do much of anything in the loss.

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The LSU Tigers got a big win in their first matchup in Omaha, Nebraska, for the College World Series. The Tigers took down SEC rival, the Arkansas Razorbacks, 4

Now, the Tigers are back in the Motor City, where they have been exceptional. Heading into the weekend, the Bengals are 23-9 at Comerica Park, good for the second-best home record in the major leagues. Before taking on the Pirates, Detroit has to finish up its three-game set with another National League Central squad, the Cincinnati Reds.

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez will get a platelet-rich plasma injection for his ailing right elbow.

The Pittsburgh Pirates made changes to their lineup for the series finale vs. the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, including having one of their best players at a different position. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter for the Pirates,