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5 days ago | pittsburghbaseballnow.com | Danny Demilio

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting rotation depth was already put to the test before the season even began. The Pirates entered their season opener down two-fifths of their potential starting rotation. Johan Oviedo is still recovering from Tommy John surgery and also has a lat issue. Jared Jones has a UCL sprain. Both players are on the 60-day injured list. Though injuries haven’t helped, the rotation depth took a hit even before spring training began.

5 days ago | pittsburghbaseballnow.com | Danny Demilio

PITTSBURGH — Despite trailing by as many as eight runs, the Pittsburgh Pirates brought the tying run to the plate in the bottom of the ninth but the comeback attempt came up short in a 10-7 loss to the Cleveland Guardians at PNC Park on Friday night. For the second time in as many games, Oneil Cruz led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo home run. It also marked his third home run in his last three games and fifth home run of the season.

6 days ago | pittsburghbaseballnow.com | Danny Demilio

The Pittsburgh Pirates notched their second series win of the season with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon. Oneil Cruz’s leadoff home run was all Andrew Heaney needed. The left-hander tossed 7.1-shutout innings en route to the win. The homestand continues on Friday night as the Pirates (8-12) welcome the Cleveland Guardians (9-9) for an Easter Weekend series. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET and the game will be broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and 93.7 The Fan.

6 days ago | pittsburghbaseballnow.com | John Perrotto

The Baltimore Orioles will hold one of baseball’s more unique promotions of the season on Saturday. The first 15,000 fans at Oriole Park at Camden Yards will receive David Rubenstein bobblehead dolls. That might be an even bigger draw than the Orioles’ opponent — the Cincinnati Reds and the wonderous Elly De La Cruz. So, who is David Rubenstein? He’s the principal owner of the Orioles and a bit of a folk hero in Maryland since buying the team from Peter Angelos’ estate last season on opening day.

1 week ago | pittsburghbaseballnow.com | Danny Demilio

Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle will be back on a big-league bench. The 67-year-old was named hitting coach for the Colorado Rockies for the remainder of the 2025 season. Hurdle replaces Hensley Meulens, who was relieved of his duties after two-plus seasons in the position. Hurdle is back on the coaching staff of the team he managed from 2002-09 and took to the World Series in 2007 before falling to Red Sox.