PITTSBURGH PIRATES NEWS

Joey Bart - Runs bases Tuesday Bart (hamstring) ran on the basepaths before Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Bart has been on the injured list since Aug. 26 due to a strained left hamstring, and Tuesday appears to be the first time he's done any sort of running since then. He's expected to rejoin the active roster before the end of the season, though it remains unknown how far away he is from returning.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan De La Cruz - Not starting Tuesday De La Cruz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact De La Cruz started the previous three games but will head to the bench Tuesday after going 0-for-11 with three strikeouts. The 27-year-old has yet to find his footing since being acquired by the Pirates, as he has a .202/.223/.273 slash line and 31.1 percent strikeout rate in 26 games since the trade.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates claim left-hander Joey Wentz off waivers from Tigers CHICAGO — Though a corresponding move has not yet been made, a new left-handed pitcher is set to join the Pirates soon. Ahead of Tuesday eve...

SEPTEMBER 3 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Joey Wentz - Claimed by Pittsburgh The Pirates claimed Wentz off waivers from the Tigers on Tuesday.

Impact Wentz was used as a full-time reliever this season for the first time, holding a 5.37 ERA and 60:27 K:BB over 55.1 innings. The left-hander is under team control through 2029 and is still just 26, so the Pirates thought he was worth a shot. Wentz is out of minor-league options, so he will report directly to the major-league club.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction, Odds and Probable Pitchers for Tuesday, Sept. 3 (How to Bet Paul Skenes) Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Pittsburgh Pirates-Chicago Cubs matchup on Tuesday night.

SEPTEMBER 3 • KANSASCITY.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions The Pittsburgh Pirates (64-73) and Chicago Cubs (71-67) play the middle contest of a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Wrigley Field i...

SEPTEMBER 3 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs meet in game 2 of series

The Pittsburgh Pirates meet the Chicago Cubs with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 3 • MLB.COM

Bryan Reynolds - Belts game-tying homer Reynolds went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk Monday in a 5-3 victory versus the Cubs.

Impact Pittsburgh was shut out by Jameson Taillon through seven frames before Reynolds turned the tide of the contest in the eighth with a three-run homer off reliever Jorge Lopez to knot the score. The long ball was his 21st of the season, moving him to within five homers of reaching the career-high mark of 27 he set in 2022. Reynolds has gone deep three times in his past seven games and is batting .333 (9-for-27) with six RBI, five walks and two stolen bases over that span.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Santana - Records save Monday Santana earned a save against the Cubs on Monday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.

Impact Pittsburgh scored five runs across the eighth and ninth frames to build a two-run lead heading into the bottom of the ninth. With David Bednar recently demoted from the closer role and Aroldis Chapman handling the eighth inning, Santana was given the chance to close things out, and he succeeded by retiring the side in order on 13 pitches. Bednar's demotion could be only temporary, but while he's handling lower-leverage situations Santana and Chapman appear to be the favorites to get any save chances that come along.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Paul Skenes gets his fourth crack at Cubs Rookie sensation Paul Skenes faces the Chicago Cubs for the fourth time this season when he takes the mound for the visiting Pittsburgh Pira...

SEPTEMBER 3 • SUNHERALD.COM

Jared Jones - Bounces back with quality start Jones allowed three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four batters over 6.1 innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Monday.

Impact Jones was tagged for five runs over four innings against the Cubs in his return from a lengthy stay on the injured list last Tuesday, but he was much better in a rematch against Chicago on Monday. The rookie right-hander threw 60 of 87 pitches for strikes and walked just one batter, but a solo homer by Dansby Swanson (who also homered against Jones in his previous outing) and a two-run triple by Ian Happ put him in line for the loss until Pittsburgh's offense came to life in the eighth inning. Jones wasn't quite as effective as he was early in the campaign when he posted a 3.05 ERA and averaged nearly seven punchouts per game over his first 10 outings, but he did manage his 10th quality start of the season while providing optimism that he can finish off what has been a promising rookie campaign on a high note.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates use 4-run seventh inning to clip Cubs, 5-3 For seven innings, it appeared the Pirates were well on their way to spoiling a welcomed development...

SEPTEMBER 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pirates rally past Cubs with two late homers Bryan Reynolds hit a tying three-run home run in the eighth inning and Andrew McCutchen hit the go-ahead shot two batters later as the Pitts...

SEPTEMBER 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reynolds, Cutch power Bucs to comeback win CHICAGO -- After posting an 8-18 record in August, not only are the Pirates motivated to finish the season strong, but they know there is a...

SEPTEMBER 3 • MLB.COM

Reynolds and McCutchen homer as the Pirates rally past the Cubs 5-3

Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen homered during Pittsburgh’s four-run eighth inning, and the Pirates cooled off the Chicago Cubs with a 5-3 victory

SEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates erupt for 4-run seventh inning as Andrew McCutchen powers club to victory For seven innings, it appeared the Pirates were well on their way to spoiling a welcomed development. Jared Jones made his second start sinc...

SEPTEMBER 3 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

How to Watch Pirates vs. Cubs: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 3

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SEPTEMBER 3 • DATA SKRIVE

Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 3

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SEPTEMBER 3 • DATA SKRIVE

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SEPTEMBER 3 • MLB.COM

Isiah Kiner-Falefa - Out of Pittsburgh lineup Kiner-Falefa is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Cubs.

Impact Alika Williams will start at shortstop and bat ninth, while Nick Gonzales will be elevated to the leadoff spot. Kiner-Falefa is slashing only .223/.263/.321 since joining the Pirates, but this is his first day off since he arrived in Pittsburgh.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates minor league report: Triple-A Indianapolis continues strong second half Down on the farm is a recurring notebook highlighting the past week of baseball throughout the Pirates minor-league system. Below are the mo...

SEPTEMBER 2 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs prediction, MLB odds, best bets for Labor Day 2024 The Pittsburgh Pirates will square off with the Chicago Cubs in an MLB matchup on Monday. This prediction features our best bet of the game.

SEPTEMBER 2 • SYRACUSE.COM

Pirates report card: Abysmal August tanks postseason hopes CLEVELAND — Just one month ago, Derek Shelton’s club had the city of Pittsburgh’s attention. Despite the beginning of Steelers training...

SEPTEMBER 2 • POST-GAZETTE.COM