Reds sign first baseman Dominic Smith, two days after he was released by the Red Sox
The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran first baseman Dominic Smith before their game against the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PITTSBURGH PIRATES 76-86 · 5TH IN NL CENTRAL
76-86 · 5TH IN NL CENTRAL
Pirates mailbag: Are changes at GM, manager necessary? Welcome to the Pirates mailbag, where the Post-Gazette reporters Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles answer all of your questions about the ball cl...
AUGUST 22 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
How Pirates' Jack Suwinski is keeping things in perspective, staying upbeat amid 'challenging' 2024 campaign COLUMBUS, Ohio — For as much as Jack Suwinski has scuffled at the big-league level in 2024, those woes pale in comparison to what he’s been....
AUGUST 22 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pirates host the Reds to open 4-game series
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds to open a four-game seriesAUGUST 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paul Skenes eyes strong finish to season as Pirates face Reds Paul Skenes could be nearing the end of his stellar rookie season, but he will take the ball at least one more time for the Pittsburgh Pirat...
AUGUST 22 • SACBEE.COM
Ryder Ryan - Clears waivers The Pirates outrighted Ryan to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.
Impact Pittsburgh designated Ryan for assignment Monday, but he'll stick around in the organization after going unclaimed off waivers. Ryan has posted a 5.66 ERA across 20.2 innings over his 15 appearances out of the Pirates bullpen this season.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Paul Skenes loses vice-grip on ROY award After cruising to All-Star starter status after only 11 career starts, Paul Skenes has found his first choppy water as a major league pitche...
AUGUST 22 • KANSASCITY.COM
How to Watch Pirates vs. Reds: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 22
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Pirates vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 22
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Langford's walk-off single pushes Rangers past Pirates Wyatt Langford delivered a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Texas Rangers to a 1-0 victory against the Pitts...
AUGUST 21 • KANSASCITY.COM
David Bednar - Takes loss vs. Rangers Bednar (3-6) took the loss Wednesday against the Rangers, allowing a run on three hits over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.
Impact With the game scoreless in the bottom of the ninth, Bednar allowed a pair of singles to lead off the frame. He'd manage to set down Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Jung before giving up a two-out, walk-off single to Wyatt Langford. It's the third loss in six outings for Bednar, who's allowed nine earned runs in his last nine innings. His ERA is up to 5.68 on the season with a 1.35 WHIP and 48:15 K:BB across 44.1 innings. Bednar does have 22 saves in 27 chances this year, though he could lose work in the ninth to Aroldis Chapman if his struggles continue.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Domingo Germán - Sharp in first Pirates start German allowed three hits and four walks over six scoreless innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the Rangers. He struck out four.
Impact Making his first start this season, German was excellent, blanking the Rangers over six frames despite allowing at least one baserunner in five frames. The 31-year-old right-hander has allowed just two runs through 12 innings this year with the Pirates, posting a 1.00 WHIP with eight strikeouts. However, with Jared Jones (lat) nearing a return, German figures to head back to a swing role in Pittsburgh.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Wyatt Langford's walk-off single pushes Rangers past Pirates Wyatt Langford delivered a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Texas Rangers to a 1-0 victory against the Pitts...
AUGUST 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Wyatt Langford's single with 2 out in 9th inning lifts Rangers past Pirates 1-0
Wyatt Langford’s single scored pinch-runner Ezequiel Duran with two out in the ninth inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates offense strands 10 men on base, wastes Domingo German's scoreless start in loss to Rangers Wednesday’s contest for the Pirates was a tale all too familiar to the club’s fans. Once again, Pittsburgh wasted a strong start, this one.....
AUGUST 21 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
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AUGUST 21 • MLB.COM
Ji Hwan Bae - On bench against lefty Bae is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Impact The lefty-hitting Bae will hit the bench for the second day in a row while the Rangers send another southpaw (Andrew Heaney) to the hill, but the 25-year-old might have temporarily recaptured a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching. He started in each of the Pirates' last three matchups with righties, going 2-for-11 with three strikeouts. Billy McKinney looks to be Bae's main threat for playing time in right field with Bryan De La Cruz and Bryan Reynolds likely to see more starts at designated hitter in the short term while Andrew McCutchen (knee) is on the injured list.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Rowdy Tellez - Idle against southpaw Tellez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Impact For the second day in a row, the lefty-hitting Tellez finds himself on the bench while the Rangers send another southpaw (Andrew Heaney) to the bump. Connor Joe will fill in for Tellez at first base.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates Change Lineup for Rangers Finale Wednesday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates aim to steal a series from the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers. After a terrific s...
AUGUST 21 • SI.COM
David Bednar - Another clean outing Bednar struck out one without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday against the Rangers.
Impact Bednar allowed at least one earned run in six consecutive outings spanning July 29 to Aug. 16, and he also blew two saves and took two losses in that span. Nevertheless, he has maintained the closer role and now has consecutive scoreless appearances. If Bednar can remain on track, he should be a decent source of saves for the rest of the season.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Oneil Cruz - Showcases speed Cruz went 2-for-3 with a triple, an RBI, a walk and a stolen base Tuesday against the Rangers.
Impact Cruz exited Friday's game after tweaking his ankle but has since started four consecutive games. He's also stolen a pair of bases in that span, suggesting that he is playing at or near full strength. Cruz has also hit well overall since the All-Star break, smacking four home runs while collecting 18 RBI, 15 runs scored and seven stolen bases while maintaining a .311 average.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jared Jones - Dominates in rehab start Jones (lat) struck out 10 and allowed one hit and no walks over five scoreless innings Tuesday in his rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis.
Impact While making the third start of his rehab assignment for Indianapolis, Jones showed that he's likely ready to make his return from the 15-day injured list. The lone hit he allowed on the night was an infield single, and Jones generated 15 swings and misses among his 73 pitches (53 strikes) while throwing a fastball that averaged 97.6 miles per hour, per Jack McMullen of JustBaseball.com. Assuming the Pirates are comfortable with how Jones is feeling physically coming out of the rehab start, he could be activated from the 15-day injured list and rejoin the big-league rotation as soon as Monday's series opener versus the Cubs. Jones has been on the shelf since July 4 with a Grade 2 right lat strain.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Mitch Keller - Bounces back with brilliant outing Keller (11-7) picked up the win Tuesday in a 4-0 victory over the Rangers, scattering three hits over seven-plus scoreless innings. He struck out nine without walking a batter.
Impact After getting hammered for 15 runs in 12 innings over his last two trips to the mound, Keller was razor-sharp Tuesday, firing 73 of 98 pitches for strikes and retiring the first 11 batters he faced. All three hits off the right-hander were singles, and none of the runners even managed to get to second base. The quality start was Keller's 13th of the year, while the nine strikeouts tied his season high. He'll take a 3.76 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 134:40 K:BB through 148.1 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Cubs.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers and Pirates meet in series rubber match
The Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesAUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Watch Rangers vs. Pirates: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 21
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