Category: Pittsburgh Pirates

Arizona Diamondbacks

D-backs bash five homers, outslug Pirates 9-8

Geraldo Perdomo ripped a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, helping the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks overcome squandering an early five-run lead in a 9-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Ketel Marte and former Pirate Josh Bell each homered

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Arizona Diamondbacks

D-backs face Pirates playing up to ‘expectation’

The Arizona Diamondbacks would like to see their scintillating play in July carry over into August when they open a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Winners in 17 of 25 games last month, the Diamondbacks closed

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Houston Astros

New-look Pirates vie for series sweep of Astros

After executing several trades over the past couple of days to fortify their roster and confirm a commitment to pursue a postseason berth, the Pittsburgh Pirates doubled up on good news by claiming a 6-2 victory over the host Houston

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MLB

Padres trade for Pirates LHP Martin Perez

The San Diego Padres added former All-Star Martin Perez to their rotation Tuesday, acquiring the left-hander from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league left-hander Ronaldys Jimenez. Perez, 33, signed a one-year contract worth $8 million to join the

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