AUGUST 28 • SUNHERALD.COM
PITTSBURGH PIRATES 76-86 · 5TH IN NL CENTRAL
76-86 · 5TH IN NL CENTRAL
Livvy Dunne Reacts to Pirates Blowing Massive Lead to Spoil Paul Skenes's Start The gymnast was not happy with Pittsburgh’s bullpen.
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AUGUST 28 • MLB.COM
Bethancourt (7 RBIs) helps rally Cubs to 14-10 win over Pirates Christian Bethancourt capped a career day with a go-ahead two-run single in the top of the ninth, lifting the Chicago Cubs to an improbable...
AUGUST 28 • SACBEE.COM
Christian Bethancourt drives in 7 as Chicago Cubs rally past Pirates for 14-10 victory
Christian Bethancourt drove in seven runs, including a go-ahead two-run single in the ninth, as the Chicago Cubs rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-10AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A new low: Pirates bullpen suffers worst implosion yet, blows 7-run lead to suffer sweep against Cubs The Pirates suffered embarrassing losses to the Cubs on both Monday and Tuesday evening, falling by a collective total of 14 runs over the t...
AUGUST 28 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Rowdy Tellez - Makes early exit Wednesday Tellez was removed ahead of the eighth inning of Wednesday's 14-10 loss to the Cubs with an apparent injury, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports. He went 3-for-5 wit...
Impact Tellez may have hurt himself at some point in the bottom of the seventh, when he reached base after legging out an infield single. He stayed in the game to run the bases, only to remain in the dugout when the Pirates came out to play defense in the top of the eighth. The Pirates should provide an update on Tellez's status later Wednesday or following Thursday's off day.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates continue search for answers to Ke'Bryan Hayes' back issues The Pirates are still looking to learn more about Ke’Bryan Hayes’ recurring back issues. Back on the injured list for the second time this.....
AUGUST 28 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Ke'Bryan Hayes - Still being evaluated Hayes' back injury is still being evaluated and there remains no timetable for his return, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact The third baseman has been on the 10-day injured list on two occasions this season with back problems and the Pirates are still trying to get a better handle on the injury. Hayes is expected to return at some point during September, but his timeline lacks specificity. The 27-year-old is sporting a lowly .233/.283/.290 batting line this season.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Braxton Ashcraft - Nearing return at Triple-A Ashcraft (forearm) threw a live batting practice session earlier this week and is expected to be activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Indianapolis later this week, Noa...
Impact Ashcraft last pitched for Indianapolis in early July, so he will have missed nearly two months of action by the time he returns. The 24-year-old might have pushed for a major-league debut this season if he hadn't missed so much time, but as it is he and the Pirates are likely now eyeing 2025.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Daulton Jefferies - Closing in on rehab assignment Jefferies (elbow) threw a live batting practice session earlier this week and is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Jefferies has been sidelined since early July with right elbow inflammation but is finally ready to test things out in a game setting. Given the length of his absence, he figures to require a handful of rehab appearances before being considered for the Pirates' active roster.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew McCutchen - Goes through full workout McCutchen (knee) recently went through a full workout which included running the bases, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact McCutchen is eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list now and believes he's ready to return, but the Pirates are still discussing what the next step is for the veteran designated hitter. He's been out since mid-August with left knee inflammation.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Gonzales - Slated for flexor tendon surgery Gonzales will undergo left flexor tendon surgery in early September and be sidelined for 9-to-12 months, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact It's the second forearm surgery for Gonzales in less than a year, as he had an operation last August for a nerve issue. The lefty was ready in time for Opening Day after last year's surgery, but the upcoming one will be more invasive and he could be sidelined until around midseason. Gonzales, who turns 33 in February, will be a free agent this offseason after the Pirates decline a $15 million club option on him for 2025.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Stratton - Undergoes knee surgery Stratton is expected to be sidelined for 7-to-10 months after undergoing surgery Monday to repair a patella tendon rupture in his left knee, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact Stratton suffered the injury over the weekend when he fell awkwardly into the wall while chasing down a wild pitch. Given the timeline provided, he will be a question mark for Opening Day next season.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Paul Skenes Had Comical Reason for Why He Started Rocking a Mustache The Pirates star’s signature look has a great backstory.
AUGUST 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Connor Joe - Filling in for resting De La Cruz Joe will start in right field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Impact After filling in for the left-handed-hitting Rowdy Tellez at first base while southpaw Justin Steele was on the hill for Chicago, Joe will retain a spot in the lineup in the series finale while the Cubs send righty Kyle Hendricks to the hill. Joe will be stepping in in right field in place of Bryan De La Cruz, who appears to be getting some routine maintenance after starting in each of the last eight games. Joe's opportunities to make starts against right-handed pitching are still expected to remain fairly limited during the final month of the season.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Bryan De La Cruz - Getting afternoon off De La Cruz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Impact De La Cruz looks to getting some routine maintenance as the Pirates and Cubs wrap up their series with a day game after a night game. Connor Joe will step in as the starter in right field in place of De La Cruz, who had started each of the last eight contests while going 9-for-30 with a home run, four doubles, 10 RBI and six runs.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Gonzales - Sitting out Wednesday Gonzales is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Cubs.
Impact Gonzales started each of the first two games upon his return from the 10-day injured list, but he'll get a breather during Wednesday's series finale. Alika Williams will get a start at second base for the Pirates.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Henry Davis - First start since being recaleld Davis went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts Tuesday against the Cubs.
Impact Davis was recalled to the majors Monday to replace Joey Bart (hamstring) on the roster. He drew his first start one day later, serving as the catcher while hitting ninth. Davis should get some opportunity for at-bats as long as Bart is sidelined, though it's unclear how playing time will be allocated between Davis and Yasmani Grandal.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Gonzales - Hits in both games since return Gonzales went 1-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI on Tuesday against the Cubs.
Impact Gonzales returned from the injured list Monday after being sidelined since July 28, and he has started at second base while hitting fourth and third in two games. In that pair of starts, he has gone 3-for-9 with no strikeouts, and he should be locked into a key role in the Pirates' lineup for the final month of the campaign.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Bryan De La Cruz - First homer as Pirate De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double Tuesday against the Cubs.
Impact De La Cruz took Nate Pearson yard in the sixth inning to tally his first home run since joining the Pirates at the trade deadline. Despite that lack of power, De La Cruz has hit well in 14 games since Aug. 12, maintaining a .308 average with 11 RBI and eight runs scored.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Former Pirates 1st rounder Termarr Johnson discusses Altoona promotion, keys to consistent hitting ALTOONA, Pa. — In myriad ways, Termarr Johnson’s season has mirrored that of the 2023 campaign. The 2022 No. 4 overall pick got off to a slo...
AUGUST 28 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pirates take on the Cubs after Cruz's 4-hit game
The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Chicago Cubs after Oneil Cruz's four-hit game on TuesdayAUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates turn to Paul Skenes to avoid series sweep vs. Cubs Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes could make six more starts this season, or he could be lining up for one of his last outings.Only Pitts...
AUGUST 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
A 'learning experience': Jones struggles in 1st start off IL PITTSBURGH -- It was a night of returns for the Pirates at PNC Park on Tuesday. Henry Davis made his first start behind the plate since bein...
AUGUST 28 • MLB.COM
Pirates lose again to Cubs as Jared Jones struggles in return from injured list PITTSBURGH - Back on a big league mound for the first time since July 3, Jared Jones looked like his...
AUGUST 28 • SUNHERALD.COM
