Pirates, Paul Skenes to open series with host Astros

Jul 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) looks on against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Locked in a traffic jam of National League wild-card contenders, the Pittsburgh Pirates averted a three-game series sweep at the hands of the Arizona…

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Diamondbacks look to stay hot against Pirates

Jul 11, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy (31) hits against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports The defending National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks seemingly have put their uneven start behind them and stand a season-best five games above .500. The Diamondbacks…

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Joc Pederson, surging Diamondbacks take on Pirates

Jul 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Joc Pederson (3) returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz hit a mammoth homer in batting practice that cleared the seats in…

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Diamondbacks keep hot stretch going by edging Pirates

Jul 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) hits a two RBI single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch to help the Arizona Diamondbacks notch…

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Wild-card hopefuls begin series as Pirates visit D-backs

Jul 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Pittsburgh won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Pirates have a chance to end their eight-year postseason drought with just 60 games left in…

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Phillies, Pirates start second half with positive outlooks

Jul 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) reacts after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Phillies will look to pick up where they left off when they begin the second half…

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In last game before break, Pirates have eyes on .500

Jul 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (23) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Pirates will attempt to reach the .500 mark for the first time in more than two months when they…

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