Pirates’ Paul Skenes ready to pitch near home in L.A.

Aug 4, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes will get his first chance to pitch near home when he faces the host Los Angeles Dodgers on…

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Dodgers’ Jack Flaherty set for homecoming vs. Pirates

Aug 3, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (0) throws a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports Jack Flaherty returned home when he landed with the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline last month. That move…

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Red-hot Dylan Cease aims to pitch Padres past Pirates

Jul 25, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) celebrates with teammates after throwing a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports July was a month to remember for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease. The right-hander will look to keep…

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D-backs rally from 4-0 deficit, hold off Pirates

Aug 4, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll (right) greets designated hitter Joc Pederson (3) crossing home plate on a three run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Joc Pederson delivered a three-run home run in the seventh…

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D-backs face Pirates playing up to ‘expectation’

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) swings at a pitch July 26, 2024, at Chase Field in Phoenix. The Arizona Diamondbacks would like to see their scintillating play in July carry over into August when they open a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Winners in 17 of 25 games last month,…

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Astros turn to Hunter Brown in rematch vs. Pirates

Jul 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) works out prior to the game against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports The Astros’ 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game interleague series on Monday took a back seat…

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Michael A. Taylor’s homer lifts Pirates past Astros

Jul 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Ji Hwan Bae (3) is out after a play by Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton (28) at first base during the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Michael A. Taylor clubbed a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs…

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