The Pirates turned a disastrous start—ace Paul Skenes surrendering five runs early—into a wild comeback, erupting for nine runs in one inning, matching a franchise record dating back to the 1890s and 1940s. While Skenes’ outing was shaky and the bullpen blew a five-run lead, the offense’s explosive power and resilience delivered a dramatic 12-12 tie heading into the ninth—and ultimately, a win. It’s a season of ups and downs, but the bats keep proving they can carry the team when pitching falters.

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Pirates pull off a late-season gamble, signing catcher José Herrera to a four-year deal just before their showdown with the Giants — can he turn things around and help them sneak into the playoffs?

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Pirates make a splash before first pitch, signing catcher José Herrera off the Rangers’ release to join Triple-A Indianapolis—can he climb back to the majors with Pittsburgh?

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Two raw power hitters could be the answer to the Pirates’ long-standing offensive woes: Tony Blanco Jr. and Jared Jones, both 21, over 6’5”, and crushing homers at alarming rates. Blanco Jr. has 24 homers in 312 PAs with a .590 SLG and an elite 8-grade raw power rating; Jones is right behind with 23 homers in 353 PAs. But high strikeout rates (over 28%) and low contact rates are major red flags — neither has even reached Double-A yet. Still, history says guys like Oneil Cruz made it despite similar flaws. If they refine their approach and survive tougher pitching, these two could become middle-of-the-order sluggers — and Pittsburgh’s future power duo.

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Pirates lean into veteran experience as September rosters expand, officially adding catcher Christian Bethancourt—traded just weeks ago—to fill the void left by Endy Rodriguez’s injury, while recalling lefty Brandon Eisert to target Giants’ left-handed hitters. Both moves signal a short-term strategy, but could these seasoned players become long-term pieces?

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Giants head to Pittsburgh for a pivotal three-game series opener against the Pirates, featuring ace Logan Webb (3.72 ERA, 118 Ks) facing off against phenom Paul Skenes (3.79 ERA, 175 Ks). Webb’s last outing: 2 runs in 6 innings. Skenes’ last: 6 shutout innings, 3 hits allowed. Game kicks off at 3:40 PM PT at PNC Park — tune in on NBC Sports Bay Area or KNBR 680 AM. Giants aim to turn things around as they trail the Pirates 57-81 to 67-71.

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The Pirates are on a roll, riding momentum from back-to-back series wins against the Padres and Cardinals, as they host the struggling Giants in a crucial three-game set. With a 67-71 record still alive in the wild-card race, Pittsburgh’s ace Paul Skenes takes the mound in Game 1, while slugger Oneil Cruz moves up to bat fifth — and for good reason: Cruz’s .263 average, 17 homers, and 52 RBIs, including a game-winner last week, make him a key weapon. If the Bucs can sweep or win two of three, they could turn the tide toward playoff contention — especially with a favorable Angels matchup looming.

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The Pirates return home for a fiery three-game series against the Giants, both teams riding recent wins and hungry for more. After a close call against the Cardinals, Pittsburgh faces San Francisco—who just snapped a four-game road skid with a Braves win—and will see Paul Skenes duel Logan Webb in a pitching showdown. Rafael Devers and Bryan Reynolds are heating up at the plate, but some key players are cooling off. Get ready for high energy at PNC Park starting Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET.

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