Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Angels - May 08, 2024

Pirates’ September schedule gives them one last gasp in NL Wild Card chaseWith the Pirates staring down the final month of the season and sitting four games below .500, a playoff berth seems to be something of an impossibility, but a

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Trout, Rams Talked About SaleStar vet consulted NFL players on new owner Stan Kroenke after Angels purchase (LA Times)

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San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Logan Webb vs. Paul SkenesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Pirates September call ups might not inspire confidence, but here's why they shouldIf Pirates fans were hoping September roster expansion would bring a pair of exciting prospects to Pittsburgh, Brandon Eisert and Christian Bethancourt probably

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VOTE: Do you think the Pirates re-sign Brandon Lowe this offseason?Will the Bucs get back their biggest bat?

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Arte Moreno sells Angels in stunning development as fans rejoice with new ownershipArte Moreno has surprisingly sold the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke, current owner of the Los Angeles Rams.

Ketel Marte controversy shows why Pirates had to draw a line with Carmen MlodzinskiKetel Marte’s ongoing drama with the Arizona Diamondbacks is far messier than anything the Pittsburgh Pirates experienced with Carmen Mlodzinski earlier this se

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3 Angels who desperately need to step up to prevent an embarrassing franchise recordWith four weeks remaining in the MLB season, the Los Angeles Angels are on pace for the first 100-loss season in franchise history. As of August 28, their recor

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Pirates could gain a major September advantage as Cardinals lose JJ WetherholtThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent most of the second half waiting for something — anything — to break their way in the National League Wild Card race. Finally,

Angels Blow Out Yankees 😳

Urena tosses a gem behind LA's 10-1 win in series opener

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Angels Elimination Number: So you are saying that LA has a chance?The Los Angeles Angels aren't eliminated from the playoffs just yet, but we are getting awfully close.

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Odds continue to increase Ryan O’Hearn will return to Pirates this seasonYour best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Konnor Griffin begins rehab assignment, on track to re-join Pirates this weekendGriffin has been sidelined for almost two months with a serious finger injury.

Pirates’ Jared Jones rotation shuffle creates intriguing opening for September auditionThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to give Jared Jones an extra day before his next start looks like routine workload management on the surface. In September, tho

Red Sox replay controversy against Yankees should look painfully familiar to Pirates fansPittsburgh Pirates fans watching the replay controversy that helped send Sunday’s Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees game off the rails might have experienced a li

Konnor Griffin’s first rehab game starts the clock on an important Pirates decisionKonnor Griffin’s first minor league rehab game didn’t produce much worth dissecting in the box score. What mattered far more was how the Pittsburgh Pirates used

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Top Angels trade acquisition Arjun Nimmala included on AFL wishlist with a bold predictionArjun Nimmala has made an impressive mark since arriving in the Los Angeles Angels organization, which might be accelerating his MLB debut timeline.

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

Brandon Lowe's breakout is making his Pirates fate painfully obviousSuddenly, he's good at everything.

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SB Nation Reacts results: Do you think Termarr Johnson is going to be a bust?The Bucs former top pick hasn’t been playing well and is now injured.

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

Phillies vs. Angels (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 5-2 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

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Angels face potential free agency gut punch from MLB's latest CBA proposalThe Los Angeles Angels already struggle in free agency, and the MLB owners' latest proposal will only make things worse.

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Endy Rodríguez’s Pirates future suddenly looks painfully uncertainThe Pittsburgh Pirates catching situation has been extremely tough this year. We saw Joey Bart's place discipline regress dramatically, before a lengthy IL stin

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-4 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Matthew LiberatoreThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Ghost of Anthony Rendon could derail Angels’ hopes despite front office purgeThe Angels' history of handing out onerous big contracts doesn't bode well for their next front office, especially on the other side of the impending lockout.

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3 clues that show John Mozeliak is not leaving the Angels anytime soonThe Los Angeles Angels don't have a front office executive under contract for next season, but with the way John Mozeliak has been operating, he should be back.

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Pirates’ three-error nightmare exposes a season-long flaw they can’t keep dismissingThe Pittsburgh Pirates somehow escaped one of the ugliest defensive sequences of their season Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals having allowed only one r

Phillies vs. Angels (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 4-2 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

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MLB’s proposed roster overhaul could take away one of the Pirates’ favorite roster-building crutchesThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years emphasizing roster flexibility. Optionable relievers. Triple-A depth. Players capable of moving back and forth between I

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-2 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Lake Bachar vs. Kyle LeahyThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Pirates need to make some moves with pitching rotation in the offseasonThe Bucs need to get their rotation in order in the offseason.

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Where Mike Trout's contract ranks among the worst in baseball once 2026 season endsMike Trout is producing again for the Angels in 2026, but with four years and $141.8 million left on his deal, where does his contract actually rank?

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Angels have clear ace in Reid Detmers but uncertainty clouds the payoffBe prepared to hear this question a lot over the next few months.

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MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

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3 Pirates prospects who absolutely should not be September call-upsSeptember roster expansion inevitably brings calls for teams to empty out Triple-A, promote their most interesting prospects and give fans something new to watc

Phillies vs. Angels (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 5-3 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Phillies Grand Slam in 9th 🤯

Edmundo Sosa's pinch-hit blast gives Philly the lead right after a HR robbery 🎥

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/28/2026)

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Jared Jones vs. Quinn MathewsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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NL Wild Card Standings: Pirates facing final chance to climb back into race despite slim oddsIt ain't over till it's over.

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New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

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Pirates need to bring back Brandon LoweLowe was a top acquisition. They need to bring him back.

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Pirates can make sure the Cardinals’ playoff hopes die with theirs this weekendThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ own postseason hopes are barely flickering at this point. That doesn’t mean their remaining games have to be meaningless. In fact, they

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The Angels might've traded away their only Silver Slugger candidate for 2026The Angels traded Jo Adell to Cleveland. Take a hard look at what's left in that lineup and tell us who else has a real Silver Slugger case in 2026.

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Awful AL West Still Dangerous 👀What went wrong and why there's still hope for MLB's worst division 📲

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Pirates have 2 obvious September promotions to make while waiting for Konnor GriffinThe Pittsburgh Pirates don't need to treat September roster expansion like an opportunity to conduct a month-long prospect showcase. They still need players who

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Oneil Cruz has been incredible for Pirates since returnCruz missiles have been firing off all August!

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Pirates must resist Eugenio Suárez temptation after Reds put veteran slugger on waiversSix months ago, Eugenio Suárez made plenty of sense for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now, despite how badly their offense has struggled lately, claiming him off waiv

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Zach Neto showing real growth with Angels during latest heater (with one exception)Zach Neto has been something of an interesting phenomenon for the Los Angeles Angels. The young shortstop made a big leap from his rookie season in 2023 to his

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Nick Gonzales could crash 2026 Silver Slugger race in a surprising spotNick Gonzales probably isn't the first Pittsburgh Pirates player who comes to mind when discussing potential Silver Slugger winners. Brandon Lowe leads the team

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Angels’ GM search just got significantly more complicated after Astros’ front office purgeThe Los Angeles Angels will be competing with other AL West teams for front office talent this offseason which could make things a lot more complicated.

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September Call-Ups to Watch 👀10 players who can make a late-season impact for a contender 📲

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Oneil Cruz’s lost 2026 season could haunt the Pirates for yearsOneil Cruz provided the Pittsburgh Pirates with another glimpse Tuesday night of the season they should have gotten to watch for six months. In a scoreless game

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Pirates pitcher Khristian Curtis deserves more outingsKhristian Curtis had some good innings for the Bucs so far.

Zach Neto is trying his best to stick around, but the Angels should trade him anywayZach Neto told MLB Network he's loyal and wants to stay in Anaheim, but the Los Angeles Angels haven't done anything to warrant keeping him

Pirates vs. Padres (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-0 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Guardians vs. Angels (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 4-3 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Heartbreaking Endy Rodriguez injury update puts more than just his Pirates season at riskThe Pittsburgh Pirates already knew Endy Rodriguez's 2026 season was in jeopardy when his lingering left hip issue sent him back to the injured list earlier thi

Mason Montgomery emerging into closer Pirates desperately needUsing his 101 mph fastball and strong breaking pitches, Montgomery is taking a big step.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Bubba Chandler vs. Randy VasquezThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Pirates suddenly look brilliant for passing on Mason MillerFor weeks leading up to the trade deadline, Mason Miller looked like exactly the kind of player the Pittsburgh Pirates should be willing to get uncomfortable fo

Paul Skenes just made his months of frustrating changes look pointlessFor months, the Pittsburgh Pirates have watched Paul Skenes search for a version of himself that increasingly looked like the one he already had. Different stri

3 Angels' players pushing toward a September call-upSeptember call-ups are right around the corner. It's time to look to a few names in the minors who Los Angeles Angels fans might see in the next few weeks.

Every Team's Biggest Red Flag 🚩Breaking down warning signs across the league 📲

Pirates Prospect Update: Jhostynxon Garcia injury, Edward Florentino milestone, Tony Blanco Jr.Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia was placed on the 7-day injured list Thursday at Triple-A Indianapolis with an undisclosed injury, adding anothe

Paul Skenes finally gets a bounce back night for Pirates vs. PadresPaul Skenes had a big night against the Padres.

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Cleveland Guardians - 08/25/2026

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San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - 08/25/2026

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Paul Skenes vs. Michael KingThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Angels' coaching changes have made a 2027 decision much easierThe Los Angeles Angels made a change at pitching coach and since then the results have been really good which makes one decision much easier.

Murf Gray's rapid rise could tempt Pirates into a costly mistakeWhen the Pirates drafted third baseman Murf Gray out of Fresno State in July 2025, they may have tipped their hand a little bit. After all, the Bucs had a third

Pirates’ August collapse shouldn't be pinned on the rookie who delayed itIn the sixth inning Monday night in San Diego, Esmerlyn Valdez finally received the kind of pitch that once made him one of the most dangerous hitters in the Pi

VOTE: Do you think Termarr Johnson is going to be a bust?Not a great start to his career.

Checking in on Angels trade deadline departures as Jo Adell erupts with GuardiansThe Angels traded seven players off the Major League roster ahead of this year's deadline. How are those former Angels players doing with their new teams?

Ranking MVP Favorites 📊Top 10 candidates in heated AL, NL races 📲

Braxton Ashcraft robbed of Pirates gem by baseball’s dumbest ruleBraxton Ashcraft did almost everything necessary to escape the sixth inning without allowing a run Monday night in San Diego. The one thing he missed had nothin

Under-the-radar Angels reliever duo is proving the bullpen tide is turningFor years, the Los Angeles Angels' bullpen has consisted of reclamation projects, veterans on their last legs, and a collection of random dart throws. The 2026

Top Pirates prospect is ready to take the job Carmen Mlodzinski fumbledThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent the better part of August trying to make Carmen Mlodzinski work as their fifth starter. But at this point, they have a better

Pirates vs. Padres (08/24/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 3-2 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Guardians vs. Angels (08/24/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 4-2 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Robbie RayThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Mike Trout’s second-half swoon with Angels is raising more uncomfortable questions about his futureIs that what the end looks like?

Worst Division in MLB History? 😳

How the AL West is setting new lows this season

Ben Cherington hits Pirates milestone nobody wanted (and then made it worse)Friday should have been a sobering milestone for Ben Cherington. Instead, two days later, the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager was talking about a September h

Don Kelly’s most frustrating habit keeps coming back to hurt PiratesDon Kelly’s tendency to over-manage games has been frustrating all season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. This weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers might have be

Will former Pirates top prospect Termarr Johnson ever put it all together?The former No. 4 overall pick suffered a severe knee injury that ended his season.

Pirates Injury Update: Konnor Griffin nearing return, Ryan O’Hearn timeline revealed, Endy RodríguezThe Pittsburgh Pirates appear to be getting closer to welcoming Konnor Griffin back to the lineup. General manager Ben Cherington said on his radio show this we

Angels could finally escape exhausting bullpen trend thanks to Ben JoyceThe closer role for the Los Angeles Angels this season has been a rotating disaster, but the return of fireballing Be Joyce has been a source a stability.

MLB, MLBPA Meeting RegularlyCommissioner Rob Manfred confident deal will be made amid CBA talks (ESPN)

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊See where the Angels land in our latest batch of power rankings 📲

Updated MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮How postseason could unfold with roughly one month left ➡️

Astros just sent message to Pirates about Ben Cherington with aggressive front office decisionThe Houston Astros just demonstrated what organizational accountability looks like, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying attention. Houston announced Mon

Walbert Urena is set to follow in Jered Weaver's footsteps and make Angels rookie historyThe Los Angeles Angels' homegrown pitching drought has been well documented. The club has struggled mightily to identify and develop young starters over the pas

Former MLB All-Star spots concerning change in Paul Skenes mechanics with PiratesIt seems that no matter what the Pittsburgh Pirates try, they still can't get Paul Skenes right. The Pirates gave Skenes extra rest before his last start on Aug

Pirates Prospect update: Third baseman Murf GrayMurf Gray has been one of the most exciting hitters in Minor League baseball this year.

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpEvery AL West team has a losing record with 5 weeks to go. Full standings 📲

Former Angels first baseman Jared Walsh is chasing an unlikely MLB comebackTalk about a blast from the past.

Pirates vs. Dodgers (08/23/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-0 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Angels vs. Rangers (08/23/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 5-3 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Lake Bachar vs. Blake SnellThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Oneil Cruz's powerful return could amplify Pirates' playoff hopes a few notchesThe sparkplug the offense has been waiting for.

Angels' GM search will reveal if Arte Moreno problem can ever be fixedWhile it seems like the Angels have kept Arte Moreno at bay since John Mozeliak entered the picture, the team's front office search will be very revealing.

MLB.com believes Pirates Henry Davis is a Gold Glove candidateHenry Davis can’t hit, but he’s been good defensively.

Biggest MLB Disappointments 😔10 early-season names who failed to meet expectations five months into season ➡️

Pirates can fix Nick Gonzales problem without sacrificing his bat It was obvious to everyone coming into the 2026 season that the Pittsburgh Pirates were sacrificing defense for offense. At some positions, the trade-off was gr

Angels vs. Rangers (08/22/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Angels' 3-0 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Angels insider paints depressing picture of what offseason may bringThe Los Angeles Angels will enter the offseason in an interesting position. The farm system is finally on the rise, yet the majority of the high-end talent resi

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Jared Jones vs. Tarik SkubalThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Henry Davis has solved one Pirates problem but can't escape anotherThe Pittsburgh Pirates have had a revolving door behind the plate this season. Early in the year, it was Joey Bart handling the bulk of the catching work; howev

MLB HR Leader Rankings 📊Where each squad's slugger stacks up from obvious to most shocking ➡️

Angels must follow the Mason Miller plan with Ben Joyce before something goes wrongBen Joyce is finally back and dominating, but it's hard not to feel like the Los Angeles Angels have a ticking time bomb on their hands.

Pirates’ late season disaster could have a surprisingly hopeful endingThe Pittsburgh Pirates finished the first half of the season sitting pretty with a 50-47 record. They had needs, but they seemed to be on track for their first

Pirates vs. Dodgers (08/21/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-4 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Bubba Chandler vs. Yoshinobu YamamotoThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

MLB Players' Weekend Gear 🤩Tap for the best bats, gloves and cleats you'll see this weekend 📲

One stat shows the Angels aren’t as far from AL West contention as they seemThe Los Angeles Angels are having another bad season, but one stat shows they aren't that far off in a weak AL West.

Pirates schedule offers a massive reward if they can survive the next testGet ready for a West Coast gauntlet.

Pirates hint at Carmen Mlodzkinski plan with pitching announcement for Dodgers seriesThe Pittsburgh Pirates haven't officially removed Carmen Mlodzinski from the rotation, but their pitching plans for this weekend may be telling us everything we

Pirates News: Konnor Griffin return date, former outfielder claimed, NL Wild Card raceThe Pittsburgh Pirates could be getting two important pieces of their lineup back in relatively short order. Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin said Sept. 4 — the

The Awards Race Dividing MLB Fans 🤼‍♀️Wetherholt vs. Stewart has turned into a new school vs. old school debate for the ages 📲

SB Nation Reacts results: Are the Pirates a Wild Card team if they were mostly healthy?Was it injuries that did them in?