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Chicago White Sox’s Sam Antonacci stands his ground on benches clearing Pirates play

As the Chicago White Sox took on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, things got heated to end the seventh inning. Infielder/outfielder Sam Antonacci doesn’t think tensions should’ve risen in the first place. Antonacci was trying to break up an inning-ending double play. To do so, he slid late and made contact with Pirates second baseman [...] The post Chicago White Sox’s Sam Antonacci stands his ground on benches clearing Pirates play appeared first on ChiCitySports .

Chicago White Sox top prospect set for first major league start

The Chicago White Sox enter Thursday looking to avoid getting swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates. To help aid their cause, the White Sox are turning to an intriguing name on the mound. Former top prospect Hagen Smith will start on Thursday, via James Fegan of the Chicago Sun-Times. It’ll mark his first start at the [...] The post Chicago White Sox top prospect set for first major league start appeared first on ChiCitySports .

Pirates have already surpassed last year’s win total

In 2025, The Pittsburgh Pirates had the third-worst record in the National League at 71-91. They were only behind the Washington nationals and the Colorado Rockies who had the worst record in baseball.  In 2026, the Pirates surpassed those 71 wins with still 17 games left in the season. The Buccos had a 72-73 record […]

WHITE SOX POSTGAME: Munetaka Murakami GOES DEEP, Chicago Drops Series to Pirates | CHGO White Sox

White Sox had many opportunities late in tonight to tie this game up. In the 8th, Chase Meidroth smoked a liner…right to the 3rd baseman. While Davis Martin gave the Sox a competent start, the offense was unable to out score the Pirates. Is it time to panic? Plus, what is currently going on with Justin Ishbia’s “The Railyard” project? Join CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson and Herb Lawrence and guest Malachi Hayes as they discuss! 00:00 START 02:00 First Reactions 12:00 Game Breakdown 18:00 S...

Esmerlyn Solo Shot, Bullpen Holds It Down, Triolo’s Glove Was HOT | Pirates at White Sox GH (9/9/26)

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-2 at Rate Field on September 9, 2026. Esmerlyn Valdez got the boys on the board in the 5th with a solo shot to right field. The Pirates went on a rally in the 7th and scored 3 insurance runs. Spencer Horwitz collected his first bunt for a hit on a bouncer to the pitcher. Jared Triolo shows off his glove at third with bases loaded (twice) and gets the Bucs out of the inning. The bullpen pulled through, allowing only 2 runs, leading to the ...

Brandon Lowe, Pirates, on an eventful night in Chicago

Brandon Lowe discusses the benches-clearing situation vs. the White Sox tonight at Rate Field. #Pittsburgh #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #MLB #DKPS Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s Daily Shot of Pirates every weekday morning! SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_Pirates?sub_confirmation=1 MEMBERSHIP TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_Pirates/join OUR APPS ► https://DKPS.net/apple | https://DKPS.net/android OUR WEBSITE ► http://www.DKPittsburghSports.com ABOUT US ► ...

DK’s Daily Shot of Pirates: Oh, don’t do this

#Pittsburgh #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #MLB #DKPS Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s Daily Shot of Pirates every weekday morning! SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_Pirates?sub_confirmation=1 MEMBERSHIP TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_Pirates/join OUR APPS ► https://DKPS.net/apple | https://DKPS.net/android OUR WEBSITE ► http://www.DKPittsburghSports.com ABOUT US ► DK Pittsburgh Sports is the proud, pioneering, fully independent venture begun in 2014 by award...

Brandon Lowe, Pirates, on an eventful night in Chicago

… #Pittsburgh #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #MLB #DKPS Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s Daily Shot of Pirates every weekday morning! SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_Pirates?sub_confirmation=1 MEMBERSHIP TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_Pirates/join OUR APPS ► https://DKPS.net/apple | https://DKPS.net/android OUR WEBSITE ► http://www.DKPittsburghSports.com ABOUT US ► DK Pittsburgh Sports is the proud, pioneering, fully independent venture begun in 2014 by awa...

Brandon Eisert, Pirates, on a perfect relief outing

Brandon Eisert talks to the media after his perfect relief outing vs. the White Sox #Pittsburgh #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #MLB #DKPS Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s Daily Shot of Pirates every weekday morning! SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_Pirates?sub_confirmation=1 MEMBERSHIP TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_Pirates/join OUR APPS ► https://DKPS.net/apple | https://DKPS.net/android OUR WEBSITE ► http://www.DKPittsburghSports.com ABOUT US ► DK Pittsbur...

Konnor Griffin, Pirates, on his showing in Chicago

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Don Kelly, Pirates, on a 4-2 win in Chicago

Don Kelly discussed the Pirates’ 4-2 win in Chicago and their fifth series win in a row. #Pittsburgh #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #MLB #DKPS Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s Daily Shot of Pirates every weekday morning! SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_Pirates?sub_confirmation=1 MEMBERSHIP TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_Pirates/join OUR APPS ► https://DKPS.net/apple | https://DKPS.net/android OUR WEBSITE ► http://www.DKPittsburghSports.com ABOUT US ► DK Pit...

Hagen Smith Gets First MLB Start Thursday vs. Pirates

Hagen Smith will make his first MLB start Thursday vs. the Pirates after 16 relief innings and a 0.56 ERA. First pitch is 6:40 p.m. CT at Rate Field. The post Hagen Smith Gets First MLB Start Thursday vs. Pirates appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .

Wasted Opportunities: White Sox Fall 4-2 to Pirates

The White Sox lost 4-2 to the Pirates on Wednesday as Pittsburgh scored three in the seventh. Chicago remains two games up in the AL Central at 75-70. The post Wasted Opportunities: White Sox Fall 4-2 to Pirates appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .

Pirates 4, White Sox 2: Double plays deflate dreams of comeback

Over the course of the seventh and eighth innings, the White Sox posted a total of eight baserunners. They scored a total of two runs, as both rallies ended in double plays hit to third base. With the bases loaded in the seventh, Jared Triolo gloved a hot shot by Miguel Vargas and turned a 5-4-3 double play to preserve a 4-1 Pittsburgh lead. With the bases loaded in the eighth, Triolo got the glove up in time to snag Chase Meidroth's rocket, then beat Randal Grichuk to the bag for a 5-unas...

Clutch hits remain buried treasure for White Sox

The bats have vanished at the worst possible moment. Chicago squandered scoring opportunities in consecutive innings, went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and fell to the Pirates, 4-2, on Wednesday night. Pittsburgh takes the series, but at least the Guardians did us a favor by losing to Baltimore, so the AL Central gap holds […]

Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago White Sox: Lake Bachar vs. Davis Martin

Chicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 9, 2026, 7:40 p.m. ET Location: Rate Field – Chicago, Illinois Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup: Lake Bachar (1-3, 3.61 ERA) vs. Davis Martin (9-6, 4.13 ERA) The Pirates are back on the South Side of Chicago for game two of their series against the White Sox. […]

The reason Miguel Vargas isn’t in White Sox lineup vs. Pirates on Wednesday

Miguel Vargas is out of the Chicago White Sox starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday as manager Will Venable gives his everyday third baseman a scheduled rest day during a demanding September stretch. Vargas had started every White Sox game since August 13, making Wednesday’s absence a rare break for the 2026 All-Star. […] The post The reason Miguel Vargas isn’t in White Sox lineup vs. Pirates on Wednesday appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Game Thread: Pirates (72-73) at White Sox (75-69)

A bit of housekeeping before tonight’s game: The White Sox placed righthander Tyler Davis on the Bereavement/Family Medical Emergency List and recalled lefthander Chris Murphy from Triple-A Charlotte. After getting shellacked, 9-3, last night, the South Siders could use a convincing win tonight. Davis Martin gets the ball for Chicago as it attempts to protect […]