Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - July 31, 2024

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FinalJul 30

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Recap

Box Score

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Pirates logo, Pirates 55-52, 1 0, 2 1, 3 0, 4 2, 5 0, 6 2, 7 0, 8 1, 9 0, R 6, H 11, E 1

Astros logo, Astros 55-52, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 1, 5 0, 6 1, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 2, H 10, E 3

Pitching

WinnerB. Falter (5-7)

LoserH. Brown (9-7)

Scoring

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Top 4Jared Triolo doubles to left field. Connor Joe scores.

Top 4Connor Joe singles to shallow infield, advances to 3rd. Joey Bart scores. Throwing error by Hunter Brown.

Top 2Jared Triolo grounds out to shortstop. Connor Joe out at second. Ke'Bryan Hayes scores.

What's Buzzing

Bucs Dugout

Hope? #pirates https://t.co/UMjYIOSfom

Michael Schwab

Bagwell isn’t against analytics. They just think analytics has a place and shouldn’t be the end all be all. But that ends up being like 80% baseball knowledge and 20% analytics. It can’t work that way anymore

SFA has never lost to Duke in men's basketball

12h

Answer me this. If Bagwell has so much influence in the Astros front office, and he’s 100% anti-analytical, which many Astros fans seem convinced of, then why were the 3 Driveline employees and Flores hired?

MLB Trade Rumors

Details On The Astros' GM Search https://t.co/EWYRMUK1VZ

John Perrotto

10h

When I was 20 and the low man on the totem pole (as I should have), as a treat, I’d get assigned occasionally to the Pirates. One night, did a sidebar on Jerry Koosman , then 42 with the Phillies and still effective. I kind of star struck but he couldn’t have been nicer. RIP

New York Mets

19h

We are saddened to share the news that Jerry Koosman has passed away. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family.

Chronicle Astros

10h

The Gold Glove is the fourth of Christian Walker's career and his first in the American League. He joins Jeff Bagwell and Yuli Gurriel as Astros first basemen to earn the honor. https://t.co/QmAwltMxE4

rumbunter.com•1h

Pirates' overlooked trade candidate could solve a problem Ben Cherington still hasn't addressedThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years stockpiling pitching talent. This offseason, it might finally be time to turn some of that depth into something they des

Bleacher Report•1h

Picking Every MLB Team's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in 2026Who will win the awards for your team?

www.bucsdugout.com•1h

Here’s where the Pirates stand in the offseason power rankingsThe Bucs have some expectations this season.

Bleacher Report•11h

Gold Glove Winners Revealed 🌟PCA, Bellinger and Rafaela headline top defensive players. Full list here 📲

rumbunter.com•13h

Pirates' latest coaching hire could give them an inside track on newly available Astros pitcherNever hurts to add a little more pitching depth.

rumbunter.com•1d

Gleyber Torres free agency prediction reveals why Pirates can't afford to lose Brandon LoweIt's his way or the highway.

Bleacher Report•1d

Skenes & Livvy's Elf Costume 😂Turns out Buddy can throw heat 🎥

rumbunter.com•1d

Pirates' award-winning pitching prospect could force an uncomfortable offseason decisionThe Pittsburgh Pirates spent much of the 2026 season searching for answers in their bullpen. Now, one potential solution is already in their organization — but

climbingtalshill.com•1d

Hours after Astros name new GM, Dana Brown lands back with the BravesThe Houston Astros' decision to fire Dana Brown is about to be put to the test after the Braves wasted little time in hiring the Astros' former GM.

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB's Top FA Storylines 📖Moves to watch after World Series 📲

climbingtalshill.com•1d

Astros' new GM immediately inherits difficult decisions about the Houston's futureNow that the Houston Astros have a general manager in place, they will have some important decisions to make this offseason.

climbingtalshill.com•2d

New Astros GM Randy Flores has an ironic connection to sordid Cardinals hacking scandalThe Houston Astros have their new GM in Randy Flores, but he come with some Cardinals connections that are anything but new to long-time Astros fans.

rumbunter.com•2d

Red Sox free-agent hurler could give Pirates perfect buy-low candidate to bolster the rotationThere's a delicate balancing act that Ben Cherington must undertake in order to fill all of the Pittsburgh Pirates' needs, build upon 2026's promising turnaroun

climbingtalshill.com•2d

Instant reactions to Astros hiring Randy Flores as general managerThose of you paying attention will realize that the picture above is not new Houston Astros general manager Randy Flores. That is Mike Rizzo formerly of the Was

climbingtalshill.com•2d

Astros' GM search reaches boiling point (with a potential complication)I should say out front that I am not an insider or a newsbreaker. I follow the reporting just like everyone else and some of the reporting is speculative and so

Bleacher Report•2d

Astros Hire Randy Flores as GMHouston fills vacant position with former Cardinals exec (Heyman)

rumbunter.com•2d

Pirates' latest Esmerlyn Valdez update comes with a troubling offensive realityEsmerlyn Valdez is healthy again and preparing to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic. That's encouraging news for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but a troublin

rumbunter.com•2d

Jim Bowden's free-agent predictions expose Pirates' most glaring offseason contradictionThe Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty of holes to fill this offseason, but Jim Bowden's latest free-agent predictions raise an interesting question about whether t

www.bucsdugout.com•2d

Why Pirates need to re-sign Brandon LoweBrandon Lowe is a free agent this winter after a great first season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Bleacher Report•2d

Vogey Sings 'Stacy's Mom' 💀Brewers parade has gone off the rails. Watch here 📲

climbingtalshill.com•2d

Astros News: Ryan Weiss decision, Red Sox & Pirates steal coaches, Lance McCullers Jr.With the World Series now in the rearview mirror, the Major League Baseball offseason is officially underway, and the Houston Astros are already making moves. A

Bleacher Report•3d

Predicting MLB Teams' Qualifying Offers 🔮Examining if Brandon Lowe will accept or reject what Pittsburgh proposes 📲

rumbunter.com•2d

Pirates' Mitch Keller just admitted something that makes his $38.8 million future even more complicatedMitch Keller's disappointing 2026 season might have been more complicated than his statistics suggest. Unfortunately for the Pittsburgh Pirates, that only makes

Bleacher Report•3d

MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the Astros stand as one of the better teams heading into the offseason ➡️

Bleacher Report•3d

Ranking 10 Most Likely 1st-Time Champions 🏆Looking at which teams are most likely to follow the Brewers' path to glory ➡️

rumbunter.com•3d

Pirates could spend $67 million in free agency just to keep the same team togetherThe Pittsburgh Pirates could commit $67 million in free agency this offseason without adding a single new player to their roster. That's the uncomfortable reali

rumbunter.com•3d

Jim Bowden's Brandon Lowe prediction leaves Pirates with almost no excuse to let him walkThe prevailing sentiment has been that Brandon Lowe's market will be hot this offseason, making it seem like the Pittsburgh Pirates will really have to stretch

climbingtalshill.com•3d

Tatsuya Imai's decision on his Astros option doesn't change his uncertain futureThe Houston Astros still don't have a general manager, but that could change at any minute now that executives from the Milwaukee Brewers have free time on thei

Bleacher Report•3d

Imai Expected to Opt InAstros starter set to make $18.7M next season (Heyman)

rumbunter.com•3d

Pirates passed on Matt Arnold in 2019, but Brewers' World Series win exposes a much bigger problemIn November 2019, the Pittsburgh Pirates were searching for a general manager who could transform their struggling organization into a sustainable small-market

climbingtalshill.com•3d

Astros zeroing in on stealing Brewers exec for GM role as contract details remain in fluxThe Houston Astros appear close to ending their search for a new general manager, assuming that Matt Kleine actually takes the job.

www.bucsdugout.com•3d

Pirates should have hope after Brewers’ World Series championshipThe Pittsburgh Pirates might be getting closer to their goals.

Bleacher Report•4d

Everything to Know on Lockout and Key Upcoming Dates ⚾Outlining what to watch for during the MLB offseason ➡️

Bleacher Report•4d

Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Looking ahead to how the Pirates could fare next season ➡️

rumbunter.com•3d

Pirates paid a premium for another elite shortstop with no obvious future openingThe Pittsburgh Pirates are doing something interesting at the shortstop position. Obviously, when you employ one of the game's brightest young stars, Konnor Gri

Bleacher Report•4d

1 Player Every Team Should Re-Sign in Free Agency 💰Who the Astros must prioritize bringing back 📲

climbingtalshill.com•4d

Complete list of Astros 2026-27 free agents and their outlookThe MLB offseason has arrived, and the Astros have a myriad of decisions ahead, not the least of which is centered around their impending free agents.

rumbunter.com•4d

Surprising Pirates reunion prediction could become an expensive offseason mistakeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty of needs to address this offseason, and upgrading their bullpen should be among their priorities. But one MLB insider's surpr

www.bucsdugout.com•4d

Pirates need to add a veteran starting pitcherThe Bucs have a good rotation. It still needs a veteran arm, however.

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB's New Winning Formula 🏆Brewers title proves there's another path to World Series success

Bleacher Report•5d

Best World Series Moments of Modern Era 🏆Ranking the 10 most memorable Fall Classic moments of the last 25 years 📲

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates' newest second-base prospect offers something their strikeout-prone lineup desperately needsMore offensive balance is the goal.

climbingtalshill.com•4d

Lingering Jeremy Peña question will be Astros' biggest decision of the offseasonWe have mentioned a ton of decisions as we move position by position on the diamond, but they all are leading up to this decision. What do the Houston Astros do

www.bucsdugout.com•4d

World Series matchup doesn’t change need for salary cap/floor systemThe Pittsburgh Pirates are watching their division rival pull off an improbable run.

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates' latest Astros hire reveals bigger plan to fix disappointing pitching staffThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years building their reputation around pitching development. After a disappointing 2026 season, however, they're increasingly

Bleacher Report•5d

Pitching Wild MLB Trade Ideas 😮The stunning moves that could actually happen this offseason ➡️

Latest MLB Rumors 👂

👀 Manager openings ♨️ Free agent buzz 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates' most infamous trade comes back to haunt them in Rays' World Series thrillerEight years after the Pittsburgh Pirates made one of the most regrettable trades in franchise history, the two pitchers at the center of that deal found themsel

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

rumbunter.com•5d

MLB's proposed playoff overhaul could create another hurdle for Pirates' postseason dreamsImagine the Pittsburgh Pirates finally ending their postseason drought, only to have a higher-seeded opponent publicly select them as the team it would rather f

www.bucsdugout.com•5d

Pirate hire former Astros pitching coach for Minor LeaguesThe Bucs executed a steal from the Astros organization.

rumbunter.com•5d

Brewers' World Series dominance exposes a surprising truth about Pirates' biggest weaknessFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest problem was painfully obvious: They couldn't score enough runs to compete with the National League's best teams. But

rumbunter.com•5d

Pirates' troubling Arizona Fall League results expose an uncomfortable pitching development questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates have built a reputation for developing young pitchers. But one of their former top draft picks is becoming an increasingly uncomfortable

Bleacher Report•6d

B/R's 2026 All-MLB Team ⭐Who we selected for our squad of this year's best hitters and pitchers ➡️

climbingtalshill.com•5d

Astros interviewing Nationals' Mike Rizzo throws significant wrench in Matt Kleine's GM pursuitThe Houston Astros interviewed Mike Rizzo for their GM vacancy, throwing a wrench into the idea that Matt Kleine is the favorite for the job.

rumbunter.com•5d

Brewers' World Series rally shows Pirates what smart baseball looks likeThe most important play of the Milwaukee Brewers' historic World Series Game 3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays wasn't a home run, a spectacular defensive play o

climbingtalshill.com•6d

Astros hire new director of hitting from Guardians, but MLB insider smells a ratThe Houston Astros have now installed a new director of hitting and a director of pitching, but have yet to hire a general manager. What gives?

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates' Brandon Lowe embodies Roberto Clemente's legacy as uncertain future loomsWhen Major League Baseball announced New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor as the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award winner Monday morning, it was a reminder that s

www.bucsdugout.com•6d

Three things the Pirates need to do to have a successful offseasonThe Pirates need to capitalize on this season and continue to build through free-agency and the trade market.

rumbunter.com•6d

Brewers' $50 million World Series hero Cooper Pratt shows Pirates what comes after Konnor Griffin extensionThe Pittsburgh Pirates made one of the most significant financial commitments in franchise history when they signed Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates' bullpen concerns look even worse after Brewers' latest World Series masterpieceThe Milwaukee Brewers are two wins away from a World Series championship, and they're providing the Pittsburgh Pirates with yet another uncomfortable reminder o

Bleacher Report•6d

Livvy Dunne Making Acting Debut'Baywatch' reboot series announces premiere date and TV info 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Bold MLB Predictions For 2026-27 Offseason 🔮How the Pirates could make a signiifcant move ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Top 10 Hitters in Free Agency 🔢Where Brandon Lowe ranks among the list of top available batters 📲

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates' Brandon Lowe dilemma could make Mitch Keller, Bryan Reynolds expendableIt's a question of priorities.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' Paul Skenes is MLB's lowest-paid union leader, but he's fighting for something biggerPaul Skenes is one of the most valuable players in Major League Baseball. He's also the lowest-paid member of the eight-player executive subcommittee helping le

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' long-awaited competitive window could be destroyed by MLB's looming labor warThe Pittsburgh Pirates' 2026 season didn't go the way they or the fans had hoped, though there were small victories along the way. Oneil Cruz broke out. Braxton

www.mlb.com•1w

Scouting is True World Series MVP 👀Brewers, Rays prove there's still room for old-school scouting 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' most expensive player could become their most uncomfortable offseason decisionThe future is here. Is he a part of it?

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Astros may have struck gold with undrafted 19-year-old pitching prospect Jagger BeckBeck had a breakthrough campaign for Class A Fayetteville

rumbunter.com•1w

MLBPA's alternative to a salary floor could be an even bigger nightmare for Pirates ownershipFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting has been able to point to baseball's economic system as an explanation for his team's spending limitations. Smal

Colt Stadium Gets Marker 📍

Houston Astros

@astros

A piece of Houston baseball history is officially marked forever. Yesterday, a Texas Historical Marker was unveiled at Reliant Park honoring Colt Stadium, the original home of Houston's Major League Baseball franchise, the Houston Colt .45s. Congrats to SABER for making this

Bleacher Report•1w

Manfred Defends Salary CapMLB commissioner uses Brewers vs. Rays World Series matchup as reason to push proposed change

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' biggest offensive weakness has an unlikely solution hiding in plain sight after Oneil Cruz's seasonOne of the biggest issues facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026 was the team's performance against left-handed pitching, particularly left-handed starters. When

climbingtalshill.com•1w

How should Astros solve their third base logjam when Carlos Correa returns?The Houston Astros have to move pieces around to accommodate Isaac Paredes and Carlos Correa at third base.

Bleacher Report•1w

Thrilling WS Game 1 🍿Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers 3-2 win over Rays 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Every Player in World Series 🔢A closer look at each hitter and pitcher on the Rays and Brewers ➡️

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Come chat the Rays vs. Brewers World Series with Bucs Dugout!The World Series stage is set.

rumbunter.com•1w

Rays' World Series roster exposes a glaring weakness in Pirates' rebuilding philosophyThe Tampa Bay Rays are heading to the World Series, and the way they constructed their roster should force the Pittsburgh Pirates to reconsider a fundamental pa

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Some pending free agents the Pirates could consider re-signingYour best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

rumbunter.com•1w

Brewers-Rays World Series shows Pirates' problems run deeper than payrollThe 2026 World Series is shaping up to be a nightmare for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and not just because their division rivals are competing for a championship. T

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' Paul Skenes warned about potential issue that may explain his 2026 regressionPaul Skenes knew long before his disappointing 2026 season that one aspect of his pitching mechanics would require constant attention throughout his career. Now

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' newest award-winning prospect adds another twist to their crowded shortstop futureThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years trying to build a sustainable foundation around homegrown talent. Now, they're developing so many promising shortstops t

www.si.com•1w

Astros Could Soon Face a $200 Million Contract Decision

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' potential Cubs free-agent target Seiya Suzuki comes with an expensive reality checkDo you go all-in on one guy, or spread the wealth around?

Bleacher Report•1w

Next MLB Players to Sign $200M Contracts 💰Assessing how Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña are set to cash in over the coming years 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

World Series Predictions 🔮Full Rays vs. Brewers preview with both teams chasing first title ever 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates have another 100-mph pitching prospect, but he comes with a major red flagThe Pittsburgh Pirates have found another pitcher capable of lighting up the radar gun. Whether he can consistently find the strike zone, however, is an entirel

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Breaking down Astros' offseason options on the second base market, from expensive to cheapA lot of this offseason is the continuation of thought. Last time, we took a look at the wisdom of moving Jose Altuve into the primary DH position. In that scen

rumbunter.com•1w

Rays have accomplished more since joining MLB than Pirates have in nearly half a centuryWhen the Tampa Bay Rays played their first Major League Baseball game in 1998, the Pittsburgh Pirates were already nearly two decades removed from their last Wo

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Murf Gray named Pirates Willie Stargell Slugger of the YearCannonball coming! Murf Gray has arrived on the scene!

rumbunter.com•1w

Brewers' unlikely bullpen hero gives Pirates a new reason to rethink Carmen Mlodzinski's roleCarmen Mlodzinski has spent parts of four seasons in the Majors, and the Pirates are no closer to pinning down his exact role on the team. One month, he’s a sta

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Astros insider floats manager candidate that would infuriate the Angels (and we are here for it)The Houston Astros need a new manager. If they hire Albert Pujols for the job, it would certainly raise eyebrows and cause the Angels to throw a fit.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' former top draft pick Termarr Johnson is facing an increasingly bleak road back to relevanceThere was a time when Termarr Johnson was supposed to be one of the cornerstones of the Pittsburgh Pirates' future. Now, it's becoming increasingly difficult to

Latest MLB Rumors 👂

🗣️ Yankees leadership updates 👀 Phillies eyeing Japanese star 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•1w

Unbreakable World Series Records 🔒Seven accomplishments players can only dream of surpassing ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ Landing Spots 🛬Ranking where Cubs' top free agents could be headed this offseason 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Rays' ALCS defensive heroics expose another Pirates roster problemThe Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series, and while their offense delivered the knockout blows against the Cleveland Guardians, their defense provided

rumbunter.com•1w

Insider's plea for Pirates to trade for Hunter Goodman almost makes sense, but the cost is too highThe Pittsburgh Pirates need to add right-handed pop to their left-handed-heavy lineup this offseason. And while Rafael Flores Jr. earned some trust with his 202

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates have another offseason trade idea with AstrosThe Pittsburgh Pirates should be busy on the trade market this offseason.

rumbunter.com•1w

Konnor Griffin's stunning fantasy ranking should put Pirates on notice entering 2027Konnor Griffin hasn't even completed a full Major League Baseball season, and he's already being mentioned alongside some of the biggest superstars in the game.

rumbunter.com•1w

Rays' biggest ALCS hero is proof Pirates must rethink their prospect trade strategyThe Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series, and one of their biggest heroes is a superstar they acquired before almost anyone else realized what he could

Bleacher Report•1w

Teruaki Sato Landing Spots📍Why the White Sox would be a terrific fit for the Japanese star 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Teams That Must Spend Big in Free Agency💰Breaking down why the Pirates need to make major investments this winter ➡️

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Astros Rumors: Houston appears to be circling top Brewers exec during search for new GMThe Houston Astros' search for a new general manager appears to be narrowing in focus, with Matt Kleine emerging as a top candidate.

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Aaron Boone returning to Yankees shows how dire Astros' pre-lockout manager market really isWith Aaron Boone returning to the Yankees, the Houston Astros are already running out of options to replace Joe Espada.

rumbunter.com•1w

Rays' World Series berth casts Pirates' blockbuster offseason trade in brutal new lightThe Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series. The Pittsburgh Pirates are headed into another offseason wondering what went wrong. And somehow, the trade th

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates have a golden opportunity as Steelers and Penguins face uncertain futuresFor the better part of two decades, Pittsburgh sports fans have been able to count on two things: the Steelers and Penguins competing for championships, and the

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates Jared Triolo named Gold Glove finalistTriolo was once again a lockdown defender all over the diamond.

Bleacher Report•1w

Updated MLB Postseason Picture 🏆And then there were two 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' remarkable Brandon Lowe transformation could become their next offseason embarrassmentThe Pittsburgh Pirates deserve credit for one of the most remarkable player-development success stories of the 2026 season. Unfortunately, they're also dangerou

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' overlooked pitching prospect could complicate their biggest offseason priorityThe Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty of questions to answer about their starting rotation this offseason, and finding a reliable left-handed starter figures to be

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Qualifying Offer Rises 📈Price for this year's free agents is highest since system was implemented in 2012 (AP)

Bleacher Report•2w

Ranking Most Lopsided Trades in Recent MLB History 🔢Looking back on the move that the Astros capitalized on 📲

climbingtalshill.com•1w

It's time for Jim Crane to accept that the Astros need a rebuildThe golden era of Astros baseball was truly something special. Seven straight ALCS appearances, four World Series appearances and two World Series titles. It wa

rumbunter.com•1w

Brewers' forgotten ticket promotion aged better than Pirates' entire rebuildBack in 2014, the Milwaukee Brewers asked their fans to spend $1,000 on a promise that might not pay off for decades. Twelve years later, that promise is lookin

Bleacher Report•2w

A Possible Trade Made by Every Team This Offseason ⚾What the Astros could do to bolster their roster ➡️

rumbunter.com•2w

Esmerlyn Valdez's rookie season has troubling parallels to former Pirate's downfallThe Pittsburgh Pirates have seen this story before. A promising young outfielder gets called up to the big leagues out of necessity, immediately flashes impress

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates' farm system decline exposes a problem Ben Cherington can't keep ignoringThere is an aspect of rebuilding a baseball franchise that holds some excitement. High draft picks, promising prospects, and anticipation all keep the fans’ att

www.bucsdugout.com•2w

Pirates sign Minor League outfielder to two-year dealThe Bucs are already making moves.

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates' loaded catching pipeline could force an offseason trade for a righty masherThe primary reason that the Pittsburgh Pirates' offense was derailed in 2026 was the rash of injuries they suffered to key players in the second half of the sea

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates' next big Rule 5 decision could put another promising young slugger at riskThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years trying to develop a long-term solution behind the plate. Now, they might have so many promising catchers in their organi

Billy the Kid 🐐

Houston Astros

@astros

H-Town Legend 🤘 Earlier this week, Billy Wagner was inducted into the @HC_HSA Hall of Fame alongside Houston sports legends JJ Watt and Brian Ching!

Bleacher Report•2w

FAs Who Need Change of Scenery 🔁8 MLB players who could develop into superstars on a new team

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates' newest power-hitting prospect has one major obstacle standing in his wayThe Pittsburgh Pirates have another intriguing young shortstop making noise in their farm system. Unfortunately for Wyatt Sanford, his path to the major leagues

rumbunter.com•2w

Guardians' historic playoff pitching run should embarrass Pirates' supposedly elite rotationThe Pittsburgh Pirates entered 2026 believing their starting rotation could carry them into October. Instead, they're watching another small-market organization

rumbunter.com•2w

Brewers' unlikely NLCS MVP just exposed a major flaw in Pirates' roster constructionThe Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series, and their National League Championship Series MVP is a 30-year-old journeyman who nearly walked away from

www.bucsdugout.com•2w

Pirates Brandon Lowe named Gold Glove finalistIt was a heck of a year for Lowe.

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Contract Predictions 🔮Projecting 10 biggest deals in free agency 📲

www.bucsdugout.com•2w

Pirates must brace losing Brandon Lowe in free agencyBrandon Lowe had a strong 2026 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of entering free agency.

climbingtalshill.com•2w

Jose Altuve's future is the most delicate question of the Astros' offseasonThere are important questions every offseason. There are impactful questions every offseason. Yet, there is one question that is the most uncomfortable question

rumbunter.com•2w

Brewers' NLCS victory makes Pirates' historic offensive season look even more meaninglessThe Pittsburgh Pirates spent much of 2026 rewriting their offensive record books, but the National League pennant-winning Milwaukee Brewers just demonstrated wh

Bleacher Report•2w

Most Expensive Payrolls That Didn't Win World Series 🏆The teams that invested the most but failed to live up to expectations 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

Ranking Tarik Skubal's Top Landing Spots 🛬Where the two-time Cy Young Award winner could be headed in free agency 📲

climbingtalshill.com•2w

3 primary Joe Espada concerns Astros must consider as they seek their next managerI make no bones about the fact that I was not Joe Espada's biggest fan. That makes me somewhat different than most of the people around these parts. The common

rumbunter.com•2w

Guardians' Chase DeLauter breakout is a reminder of what Pirates must do for Konnor GriffinIf you build it, he will (be)come a star.

rumbunter.com•2w

Jared Triolo's Gold Glove nomination exposes Pirates' biggest infield contradictionThe Pittsburgh Pirates have a Gold Glove-caliber defender who can't hit consistently and a .300 hitter who can't field consistently. Somehow, they're still tryi

rumbunter.com•2w

Brewers' rookie pitcher just showed Pirates why rotation depth is never optionalThe Milwaukee Brewers are one victory away from the World Series, and one of their most important postseason pitching performances just came from a rookie who i

www.bucsdugout.com•2w

How Pirates performed vs. MLB’s Final Four this seasonThe Pittsburgh Pirates can compete with baseball’s best.

Bleacher Report•2w

10 Most Expensive Memorabilia Sales of 2026 🤑It has been a eye-opening year for purchasing sports cards ➡️

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates' Brandon Lowe nightmare just got a very real December deadlineThe Pittsburgh Pirates' top offseason priority will be finding a way to retain star second baseman Brandon Lowe. Bringing Lowe back is far from the club's only

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates have chance to win David Bednar trade twice, but there's one expensive catchThe evaluation of the David Bednar trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates' perspective has been something of a rollercoaster. At first, it was too early to tell how

www.bucsdugout.com•2w

Pirates 2026 season in review: Best of the prospectsThese young Bucs had breakout seasons!

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates' biggest 2026 free agency mistake should change Ben Cherington's entire offseason strategyThe Pittsburgh Pirates finally showed signs of meaningful progress in 2026, finishing with their first winning record since 2018. But one of their most expensiv

New Managerial Moves 👀

MLB insider Jon Heyman breaks down latest on Mattingly and Espada

rumbunter.com•2w

Nick Gonzales' breakout season left Pirates with a much bigger problem than his batting average suggestsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates waited for Nick Gonzales to become the hitter they envisioned when they selected him seventh overall in the 2020 MLB Draft. In

rumbunter.com•2w

Brandon Lowe's Gold Glove nomination just made Pirates' looming free agency mistake even worseThe Pittsburgh Pirates are already going to have a difficult enough time figuring out how to replace Brandon Lowe's offensive production. Now, apparently, they

New MLB Rumors 👂

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