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Rays take 5-game road win streak into matchup with the Pirates

The Tampa Bay Rays hit the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to continue a five-game road winning streak

47 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates vs. Rays: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – April 17 At PNC Park on Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays (11-7) begin a three-game series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (11-8), at 6:45 p.m. ET.Looking to...

2 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

What channel is Pirates vs. Rays on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game | Sporting News Here's where to watch as Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay begin a weekend series.

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Oneil Cruz - Two more stolen bases Cruz went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a double, a run scored and two stolen bases Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Cruz started his fifth straight game with a lefty starter on the mound, and he's only been benched once against southpaws this season. He continued his hot start to the campaign, doubling in a run in the fifth inning. Cruz also swiped two bases, giving him nine across 19 games while being caught just once.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braxton Ashcraft - Surrenders five in no-decision Ashcraft settled for a no-decision Thursday against the Nationals, allowing five runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out seven in 5.2 innings pitched.

Impact Ashcraft's streak of allowing two or fewer earned runs in a start this season will continue, however five runs charged to him did come across in Thursday's contest, the most he's allowed since becoming a starter. The 26-year-old continued to strike batters out at a high rate, sending seven Nationals hitters down via the strikeout. That brings his total up to 27 against just seven walks through 22.2 innings of work on the year. The right-hander is lined up to wrestle with the Rangers, tied for fifth in MLB with 21 home runs, in his next start.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marcell Ozuna - Slaps three-run homer in loss Ozuna went 1-for-4 with a walk and a three-run home run during Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Ozuna has been mired in a big slump to start the season, but he seems to be shaking that off and heating up as of late. The 35-year-old crushed his first home run of the season Thursday, a three-run homer in the fifth that allowed the Pirates to match a four-run inning by the Nationals with one of their own. After having just two hits in the first 10 games, the 14-year veteran has five hits as part of a four-game hit streak.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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8 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

3 Things We Learned After Nationals Split Series With Pirates The Washington Nationals split their four-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates by winning the finale in what was a roller coaster contest...

9 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Nine observations: Nuance, mistakes and fixing them fast matters more for Pirates in 2026 Thursday’s series finale was hardly a problem involving effort or fight. The Pirates were fine in that department. No, their 8-7 loss to the...

9 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Bucs pull off three comebacks, but sloppy play proves costly in loss to Nats PITTSBURGH – The Pirates found themselves with their backs up against the wall, trailing on four separate occasions in the back half of Thur...

9 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Pirates predicted to trade for $4.2 million 1.175 OPS breakout All-Star to upgrade from Jared Triolo, become franchise star alongside Konnor Griffin | Sporting News This would set the Pirates up for long contention window.

10 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pirates trade idea lands Pittsburgh 12-year MLB veteran, two-time World Series champion as huge upgrade from Joey Bart | Sporting News This guy brings championship experience the Buccos need.

11 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pirates fans get clarity on why Jose Urquidy is still here after minor league injury update If you’ve spent any time around Pittsburgh Pirates discourse over the past week, you already know one of the loudest questions being asked:...

11 HOURS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

James Wood singles to score automatic runner in the 10th, Nationals beat Pirates 8-7

James Wood singled to score automatic runner Jorbit Vivas in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7

11 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Nats outlast Pirates in wacky extra-inning affair PITTSBURGH – The Nationals showed resiliency on Thursday afternoon as they defeated the Pirates 8-7 in 10 innings at PNC Park. The Nationals...

12 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Pirates catcher pulls off arm-sleeve gender reveal for starter Braxton Ashcraft's baby Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft had exciting news to share before his MLB start Thursday, April 16, against the Washington Natio...

12 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Marcell Ozuna finally contributing for Pirates thankfully overshadows insane Konnor Griffin yeet There are games that feel like they spiral beyond recognition — where the details get messy, the fundamentals slip, and for a few innings, i...

12 HOURS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

The hardest-hit ball of the year so far comes from a familiar source Oneil Cruz's name is synonymous with absolutely scalding baseballs, and the Pirates slugger got himself back to a familiar spot: atop an exi...

13 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

MLB 2026 Buzz: Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Beginning Rehab Assignment

Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.

13 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB 2026 Buzz: Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Beginning Rehab Assignment

Pirates Give Latest on Jared Triolo: Nearing Return Timeline PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have been without their best defensive infielder for some time now, but are optimistic he'll return soon...

13 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Pirates reveal Konnor Griffin demotion plan if star prospect struggles | Sporting News Pittsburgh doesn't look likely to put a pause with Griffin anytime soon.

14 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Pirates' Konnor Griffin was let down by bizarre Nationals slide ruling | Sporting News This is a very different outcome than expected.

14 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pirates catcher sends pitcher a different kind of sign: a gender reveal! The relationship between a pitcher and his catcher is often an especially close one. They practice together constantly, go over scouting rep...

15 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Edward Florentino - Playing in extended spring games Florentino (ankle) has progressed to playing in extended spring training games this week, Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Impact Florentino has been sidelined all season with a left ankle injury that dates back to February. The Pirates will see how the top prospect handles extended spring action before determining whether to send him on an official rehab assignment or activate him from the 7-day injured list at High-A Greensboro. Florentino was one of the biggest prospect breakouts in 2025 when he slashed .290/.400/.548 between the Florida Complex League and Single-A Bradenton.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Solometo - Recurring shoulder issues Solometo is sidelined at Double-A Altoona with recurring left shoulder discomfort, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.

Impact Solometo missed much of the 2025 season with shoulder problems, and they're evidently still nagging at him early on in the 2026 season. It's unclear how long the southpaw might be shelved. He yielded four runs with a 0:2 K:BB over two innings in his first two appearances for Altoona before getting hurt.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Rays take 5-game road win streak into matchup with the Pirates

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James Wood singles to score automatic runner in the 10th, Nationals beat Pirates 8-7

MLB 2026 Buzz: Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Beginning Rehab Assignment