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The Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense took another major hit this week. Already without shortstop Konnor Griffin due to a forearm injury, the middle of the order will lose one of baseball’s lone 30/30 candidates for the foreseeable future. On Wednesday, the Pirates placed center fielder Oneil Cruz on the 10-day injured list. Cruz was scratched from […]
Justin Wrobleski and the Dodgers face the Pirates before heading off to Chicago for a three-game set with the White Sox. Thursday’s game info
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Thursday, June 11, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pirates face off against the Dodgers in the series finale at PNC Park, which means it’s another tough matchup against the defending champs. While it may not be Shohei Ohtani on the mound for the Dodgers, Justin Wrobleski is taking the bump […]
The former Pirates manager said the quiet part loud about his old front office and star pitcher.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani expressed regret over his decision to not challenge a pair of pitches during the Pittsburgh Pirates' rally and eventual 9-8 win on Wednesday.
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Triple-A: Norfolk Tides, Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals) – PPD Rain postponed the Wednesday night matchup at Harbor Park. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday. Double-A: Altoona Curve (Pirates) 10, Chesapeake Baysox 3 The Baysox got beat down by the Curve on Wednesday in Altoona. It was a quiet night for […]
The Dodgers had a five-run lead in the sixth inning on Wednesday, but the Pirates rattled across eight runs against the Dodger bullpen as they stole the middle match 9-8. The Dodgers ensured Pittsburgh’s starter Jared Jones wouldn’t face the minimum over his first three innings as Alex Freeland worked a two-out walk to bring […]
Shohei Ohtani faces Jared Jones as the Dodgers look to take the series. WEDNESDAY GAME INFO
The Dodgers and Pirates finish off their three-game series on Thursday night at PNC Park. Left-hander Justin Wrobleski starts for Los Angeles, with right-hander Mitch Keller on the mound for Pittsburgh. Thursday game info
The Pirates announced that outfielder Oneil Cruz has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 8th, with left hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures. Fellow outfielder Billy Cook has been recalled in a corresponding move. Cruz is expected to miss at least a month, per Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. […]
Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz was scratched from Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to an injury concern. On Wednesday, Cruz was placed on the 10-day injured list, the team announced. “ROSTER MOVES: Today we placed OF Oneil Cruz on the 10-day injured list (left hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures), retroactive […] The post Pirates lose Oneil Cruz to IL before Dodgers game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is still dealing with a stiff neck. He is going to miss his fourth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Dodgers released infielder Tyler Fitzgerald on Wednesday, a move that suggested LA may be looking to clear space on the 40-man roster for another catcher. Sure […] The post Dodgers expected to make Will Smith injured list roster move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers turned to their batting order to rough up the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday. But then pivoted to making a roster change Wednesday. The franchise and manager Dave Roberts tweaked up the infield with this MLB Free Agency move. LA released infielder Tyler Fitzgerald, with Dodgers insider for the California Post Jack Harris […] The post Dodgers release infielder with latest roster move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
During Tuesday’s game, the score was tied 2-2 in the seventh inning. When Ohtani stepped up to hit, the crowd yelled “Shohei Su*ks” and “Overrated.” His team, the Dodgers, heard the insults and made the Pirates pay for it. This is not the first time fans have made this mistake. During the 2025 World Series, […] The post “Shohei Ohtani Su**s” Chants Comes to Bite Back Pirates Fans as Dodgers Hand Blowout Defeat appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Freddie Freeman doubled and singled in Tuesday night’s win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, bringing the Dodgers first baseman to 2,500 career hits, just the 102nd player in major league history to reach that milestone. “It does mean a lot,” Freeman told reporters in Pittsburgh after his 2,500th hit, as shown on SportsNet LA. “There’s always […]
An uncharacteristically aggressive move for Pittsburgh could prove to Paul Skenes they're serious about winning in the long-term.
Ian Cundall looks outside the top tier of prospects for all 30 teams to highlight players whose data still stands out. The post One Compelling Non-Top 10 Hitting Prospect From Every Team appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates must explore trades for players such as Reid Detmers ahead of the deadline.
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman achieved another impressive feat on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates as he recorded his 2,500th hit, making him the only active player to reach the mark. Freeman’s latest achievement highlighted the victory of the Dodgers, 12-3, at PNC Park. They improved to 43-24, further solidifying their grip on the […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts issues challenge to Freddie Freeman after star’s 2,500th hit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Will Smith has not appeared in a game for the Dodgers since their 1-0 walk-off win over the Angels on Friday. He missed the final two games of the weekend series and was unavailable to play during the Dodgers 12-2 romp over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Neck stiffness has been the culprit behind Smith’s […]
Superstar athletes have a lot on their plates. Between time they set aside for practice, conditioning, rehabbing injuries, media obligations and then of course game time they’re stretched pretty thing. As one of the best pitchers in baseball, Paul Skenes is constantly being pulled in different directions when he’s not pitching for the Pirates. On […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates took a brutal 12-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, but Paul Skenes refused to sound alarmed. The Pirates ace kept his confidence after a strong start unraveled into a late blowout at PNC Park. Skenes gave the Pirates the outing the club needed before the game slipped away. […] The post Pirates ace Paul Skenes staying confident dispite disastrous loss to Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated Freddie Freeman on Tuesday night after a milestone that fit neatly inside a team-wide eruption. The veteran first baseman recorded his 2,500th career hit during a 12-3 win vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Freeman reached the mark during Los Angeles’ 10-run seventh inning. His RBI single off Brandan […] The post Dodgers superstar Freddie Freeman gives touching speech after making history against Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Freddie Freeman has already amassed the requisite credentials for Cooperstown enshrinement. He is one of the best first baseman of his generation, a World Series MVP and three-time champion who has an .853 OPS across 79 playoff games, a regular season MVP, three-time Silver Slugger, nine-time All-Star and former Gold Glove winner. The 36-year-old has […] The post Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman hits career milestone with single vs. Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints .