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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 .
The Los Angeles Dodgers turned a tight game into a rout Tuesday night, erupting for 10 runs vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates in a wild seventh inning at PNC Park. The Dodgers entered the frame tied 2-2 after a tense matchup built around Paul Skenes and Eric Lauer. Then L.A. completely overwhelmed the Pirates bullpen and […] The post Dodgers unload 10 runs vs. Pirates in wild 7th inning appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Seattle Mariners have made a move to add some bullpen depth in the organization by swinging a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded RHP Carson Fulmer to the Seattle Mariners. Fulmer is on a minor league contract, so a 40-man roster move won't be required right away by the Mariners. The Pirates are likely to receive cash considerations in return. — MLB Moves and News (@MLBMoves_News) June 9, 2026 Carson Fulmer was a first-round pick by the Chicago ...
As Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has been dealing with a nagging neck injury, fans have been wondering what his future outlook looks like. With Smith missing Tuesday’s Dodgers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, manager Dave Roberts reveals what the next steps for the catcher might be. Smith is set to miss his third […] The post Dodgers suddenly facing big injured list decision appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz was scratched from the team’s lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to recurrent left hand discomfort, the team announced. “Oneil Cruz was scratched from tonight’s starting lineup due to recurrent left hand discomfort. He is currently being examined and treated by the club’s medical staff. His status […] The post Why Pirates’ Oneil Cruz was scratched from lineup vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A six-game road trip through the central divisions commences. Will Smith was scratched on Saturday with a stiff neck, and still remains out of the lineup for a third straight game over the last four days. Tuesday game info
A compelling pitching matchup takes center stage Tuesday night at PNC Park as the Dodgers open a three-game series against the Pirates. Los Angeles enters the series with one of the best records in baseball and fresh off another strong…
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, June 9, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Eric Lauer (2-5, 5.74 ERA) vs. Paul Skenes (2-5, 5.74 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the LA Dodgers tonight at beautiful PNC Park. After starting the season 1-5 with […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates undoubtedly have issues in their bullpen. The back end, middle relief, and any area not named long relief (thanks to Wilber Dotel), needs help. Less than two months away from the August 3 MLB trading deadline, the Pirates are stuck between a rock and a hard place. They need relievers and are […]
Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound for the Dodgers in the middle game of the series against the Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Ohtani has allowed seven total runs (five earned) in his 10 starts, and in none of his 61 innings has allowed multiple runs. His 0.74 ERA is best in the […]
On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates will open up a series with the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park.They most recently got swept by the Atlanta Braves in Georgia.Pirates Announce Konnor Griffin NewsThe Pirates have been playing without Konnor Griffin since May 30.They wrote (via X) on May 31: “Today, we have reinstated 1B/OF Ryan […] The post Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Konnor Griffin News Before Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Pittsburgh Pirates should've traded Mitch Keller at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Now, he's struggling mightily on a team trying to contend for the playoffs.
On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves will open up a series with the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.They are coming off a series (at home) where they swept the Pittsburgh Pirates.Ha-Seong Kim did not play in Sunday’s 3-2 win.Atlanta Braves Announce Ha-Seong Kim DecisionFor Tuesday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.Via Underdog […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Ha-Seong Kim Decision Before White Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY .
With Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith dealing with a neck injury, fans are wondering what his status looks like after each game, with the next coming on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. As Smith and the Dodgers are coming off the series against the Los Angeles Angels, the team has made a decision for […] The post Dodgers make Will Smith lineup decision vs. Pirates amid neck injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dodgers haven’t lost two games in a row in four weeks, but that run of success will be put to a tough test in Tuesday night’s series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. In a week in which they scored nine runs in one inning — their biggest frame since 2021 — […]
On Monday, the Atlanta Braves got the day off following a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park.They will now open up a series with the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Tuesday night.Austin Riley StrugglingWhile the Braves have been the best team in baseball this year, one of their most important players […] The post Austin Riley Trade Atlanta Braves And New York Yankees Must Consider appeared first on HEAVY .
The MLB trade deadline is under two months away, and teams already need help in certain areas. Nowhere is that reflected more than in the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen. Through 66 games of the season, the Pirates are 34-32. With 96 games left, the bullpen is the largest Achilles heel and must be addressed for the […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t had rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin in the lineup for the past week, and it looks like they will be without the young star for longer than anticipated. Griffin went on the 10-day injured list back on May 31 after suffering a right arm flexor strain. The injury took place in the […]
The Atlanta Braves have been rolling right along of late, currently sitting with the best record in the MLB at 45-21 after a sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. The Braves’ pitching staff has more than held down the fort so far this season despite a slew of injuries, with some key players […] The post Reporter mentions 6 starters Braves should pursue in addition to Tarik Skubal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sunday was an extra fun day for the Braves. Heroics from Michael Harris II played a huge part in the Braves 3-2 victory very over the Pirates. This resulted in a sweep of the Pirates, which is notable as the Pirates look to be a playoff contender. Timely hitting and excellent bullpen work continue to […]
There was a collective gasp from Pirates’ fans on Saturday evening when second baseman Brandon Lowe was unable to exit the field under his own power after a deflected foul ball met his kneecap in Atlanta. Luckily for Pittsburgh and for Lowe the temporary scare is as bad as it’s going to get as no […]