Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants - May 21, 2024

FinalMay 21

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Teams

Giants logo, Giants 23-26, 1 2, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 2, 6 0, 7 1, 8 1, 9 0, 10 0, R 6, H 9, E 1

Pirates logo, Pirates 23-26, 1 0, 2 1, 3 0, 4 0, 5 1, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 4, 10 1, R 7, H 11, E 1

Pitching

WinnerD. Bednar (3-3)

LoserE. Miller (0-2)

Blown SaveC. Doval (1)

Scoring

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Top 5Thairo Estrada homers to center field. Jorge Soler scores.

Bot 2Jared Triolo out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Luis Matos. Nick Gonzales scores.

Top 1Wilmer Flores reaches on error. Luis Matos scores. Thairo Estrada scores. Fielding error by Oneil Cruz.

What's Buzzing

Colin Beazley

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Ranked the Pirates’ entire 40-man roster by the likelihood they’ll be on the roster whenever opening day is. Some picks: 2. Paul Skenes 20. Nick Gonzales 35. Mitch Keller 41. Kirby Yates The full rankings: https://t.co/uOEwoM24dl

Bucs Dugout

How you feel about the backstops? #Pirates https://t.co/GD78vBczPC

DK Pittsburgh Sports

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While Braxton Ashcraft's 2026 season didn't end the way he wanted it to, he still proved to be the Pirates' most reliable starting pitcher. He's not satisfied, though. "There's always a level of prove it." From José Negron: https://t.co/AWuJhspxIv

Jeff Young

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#SFGiants matchup numbers in 2026 LHH vs LHP: 853 PA, 81 wRC+ (20th in MLB) RHH vs LHP: 993 PA, 86 wRC+ (28th in MLB) LHH vs RHP: 2,246 PA, 116 wRC+ (4th in MLB) RHH vs RHP: 1,969 PA, 87 wRC+ (22nd in MLB)

Nick Pollack

The 1962 Giants and Dodgers playoff series was made for lovers of managerial chess and second-guessing – and boy, did those Dodger players second-guess their manager. Joe Landolina continues to look back at baseball’s great postseason moments. https://t.co/rmTGGckDjp

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MLB's absurd lockout memo exposes an uncomfortable truth about Pirates ownershipRevenue for me, but not for thee.

www.bucsdugout.com•4h

Pirates 2026 season in review: CatchersThe Pirates have upside with their catchers, but is it enough?

Bleacher Report•13h

New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

aroundthefoghorn.com•13h

Kaeden Kent is quickly making a name for himself with SF Giants in Arizona Fall LeagueSF Giants prospect Kaeden Kent has a tough task trying to live up to his dad, but he is making a name for himself in the AFL.

Bleacher Report•14h

Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

rumbunter.com•15h

David Bednar's free agency creates awkward dilemma for Pirates after Mason Montgomery breakoutThe Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to bring back one of their most beloved players this offseason. Unfortunately for David Bednar, they might have alrea

aroundthefoghorn.com•15h

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Ryan Borucki was an important lesson for Tony VitelloThe SF Giants took a chance on left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki. It did not work out, but maybe manager Tony Vitello learned from the experience.

aroundthefoghorn.com•17h

Trading Logan Webb only makes sense if SF Giants plan to tear it down (which they don't)While trading Logan Webb would make sense if the SF Giants planned to rebuild, it is pretty clear they are not intent upon tearing it all down.

aroundthefoghorn.com•19h

Brewers are giving SF Giants a blueprint on how to thwart the Dodgers in NLCSThe SF Giants were not even close to the playoffs this year, but the Brewers are showing what it could take to beat the mighty Dodgers over a full season.

bleacherreport.com•1w

Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

aroundthefoghorn.com•21h

One offseason need highlights that the SF Giants front office does not plan to rebuild or retoolAfter a disastrous 65-win season, the SF Giants will hope for better results in 2027. Their plan to upgrade the bullpen could be a sign that this front office d

Bleacher Report•1d

Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Matt Chapman could be one of the better hitters on the move ➡️

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

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Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished businessThe Milwaukee Brewers are once again showing the Pittsburgh Pirates what a legitimate postseason contender looks like. And this time, the lesson has less to do

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SF Giants AFL notes: Dakota Jordan's speedy home run, Drake George's returThe baseball season is over for the SF Giants, but a few minor leaguers continue to play. The Arizona Fall League (AFL) is underway, where the Scottsdale Scorpi

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1d

Who are Giants fans rooting for in NLCS Game 2 and ALCS Games 1-2?The 2026 MLB Playoffs continue Monday and Tuesday. Who are Giants fans rooting for? (Aside from the Brewers)

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Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend moreFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans have begged Bob Nutting to spend more money. Ironically, the very labor battle that could threaten the 2027 MLB season might

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Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuseHenry Davis is about to get a raise, but the Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't pretend it's the kind of financial burden that complicates their offseason plans. If a

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SF Giants Player Review 2026: Spencer Bivens lost his role and found a new homeSpencer Bivens spent most of 2026 in Triple-A, made just four SF Giants appearances and joined the Royals after losing his roster spot in September.

Bleacher Report•2d

ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

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SF Giants will focus on pitching, but these 3 free agent outfielders also make senseThe SF Giants seem likely to spend most of their money on pitching this offseason, but these free agent outfielders could be possible targets.

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Did any SF Giants infielder earn a utility role for 2027?By the end of the year, the SF Giants were auditioning infielders for a role on next year’s roster. Did any of them succeed in that? Osleivis Basabe, Shay Whitc

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Who are Giants fans rooting for in NLCS Game 1?The NLCS begins today. I think it’s obvious who Giants fans are rooting for, but let’s ask just in case!

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Matt Chapman's oddly strong defensive season for the SF Giants in 2026Matt Chapman played his final game of the year for the SF Giants at the end of June. Despite this, he still ranked as one of the best defensive third baseman at

rumbunter.com•2d

Murf Gray breakout could force Pirates to spend Brandon Lowe money elsewhereThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have found their most convenient excuse yet to let Brandon Lowe walk in free agency. Fortunately, this one might actually come with a

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SF Giants Player Review 2026: Victor Bericoto showed he has pop, but can he get on base?SF Giants Player Review 2026: Victor Bericoto showed he has pop, but can he get on base?

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Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winningFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

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SF Giants trading Casey Schmitt this offseason would dredge up Adam Duvall memoriesCasey Schmitt is one of the better trade chips the SF Giants have, but the Adam Duvall trade shows trading away a young slugger can be a bad decision.

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Who was the unluckiest SF Giants hitter of 2026?Grant McCray did not hit much for the SF Giants in 2026, but luck was also not on his side. By several metrics, he was the unluckiest hitter on the club among p

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Lefty earns SF Giants Pitching Prospect of the Year for the second straight yearOn Thursday, MLB Pipeline handed out its pitching and hitting prospects of the year for each organization. For Jacob Bresnahan, it was a return to familiar terr

Bleacher Report•3d

Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

www.mccoveychronicles.com•3d

Who are Giants fans rooting for in ALDS Game 5?The American League Division Series concludes tonight, one way or another. Who are Giants fans rooting for?

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Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flawWhile there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

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SF Giants' Top 5 Moments of 2026, No. 1: Mike Krukow's emotional farewellThe best moment for the SF Giants in 2026 was also the most emotional as Mike Krukow decided to retire after a long and legendary career in the broadcast booth.

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Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offerAs the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

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Heliot Ramos may be on the move again after Yankees playoff benching post-Giants tradeFormer SF Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos was traded to the New York Yankees in August, but he may be on the move yet again.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•3d

Former SF Giants hit, give up home runs in crucial ALDS Game 4Patty Barrels goes deep for Guardians in Game 4 win, while ex-Giant Jordan Hicks serves up gopher ball

www.mccoveychronicles.com•3d

Ditching Kevin Gausman: The Final AnalysisThe Giants’ made a decision with long-term consequences. Did the positive ones outweigh the negative ones?

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Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realizeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

aroundthefoghorn.com•3d

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Tristan Beck struggled to sustain a regular bullpen roleTristan Beck posted a 5.21 ERA in 14 games for the SF Giants in 2026. A strong September capped an uneven season that left his future on the roster uncertain.

Bleacher Report•4d

10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

www.bucsdugout.com•3d

Pirates 2026 season in review: OutfieldersSolid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

aroundthefoghorn.com•3d

SF Giants still justified for Patrick Bailey trade despite Guardians playoff heroicsPatrick Bailey had a huge game for the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night, but the SF Giants are still justified in trading him away.

rumbunter.com•3d

Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in yearsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

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Can Victor Bericoto settle into a platoon role for the SF Giants in 2027?If Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert are part of the outfield mix for the SF Giants next season, they are going to need help from the right side. Could Victor Beric

aroundthefoghorn.com•4d

Why the SF Giants should consider another position change for Jung Hoo LeeThe SF Giants moved Jung Hoo Lee off of center field last offseason. The results were not much better in right field in 2026, and there is more than one reason

Bleacher Report•4d

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw the Pirates needs to address in 2027 📲

www.mccoveychronicles.com•4d

How are Giants fans feeling about the playoffs so far?Since there is a break in the action today, let’s check in to see how Giants fans are feeling about the playoffs so far.

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his futureFor a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

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Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down yearFor much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

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Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

www.bucsdugout.com•4d

Pirates 2026 season in review: BullpenIt was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

Bleacher Report•5d

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

aroundthefoghorn.com•4d

SF Giants Players Review 2026: Osleivis Basabe faded after promising MLB returnOsleivis Basabe made an early impact in his 2026 return to the majors, but late struggles left his future with the SF Giants uncertain.

Bleacher Report•4d

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

aroundthefoghorn.com•4d

Mauricio Dubon's untimely mistake for Braves reminds SF Giants why they let him goThe SF Giants moved on from Mauricio Dubon years ago and in the time since he's become a good player, but his costly mistake for the Braves was a flashback.

Bleacher Report•5d

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Giants should look to sign one of their rivals' free agents ➡️

aroundthefoghorn.com•4d

SF Giants' fleecing of Padres is complete as Robbie Ray helps end San Diego's seasonThe Padres are out of the playoffs thanks in part to Robbie Ray and the Giants look even smarter for trading him.

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decisionThinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

aroundthefoghorn.com•4d

One offseason lever that will have no impact on the SF Giants this offseasonIn recent offseasons, the qualifying offer has affected the SF Giants one way or the other. You can skip it this time around, as that will have no impact on the

www.mccoveychronicles.com•5d

Who are Giants fans rooting for in ALDS Game 4?The American League Division Series continue today, in theory. Who are Giants fans rooting for today?

rumbunter.com•5d

Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever couldPaul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

Bleacher Report•5d

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

aroundthefoghorn.com•5d

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Scott Bandura showed promise may get lost in the shuffleYoung SF Giants outfielder Scott Bandura did good things in the minors in 2026, but was unable to translate that to the big league level.

aroundthefoghorn.com•5d

Yoshinobu Yamamoto still has a way to go to match Madison Bumgarner's playoff greatnessWhile Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been really impressive in the playoffs, he has not reached the level of Giants legend Madison Bumgarner just yet.

rumbunter.com•5d

Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for PiratesTwo years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

rumbunter.com•5d

Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

aroundthefoghorn.com•5d

Mike Yastrzemski's cold streak has come at the worst time for Braves and SF Giants fansFormer SF Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski has struggled in the playoffs, but the Braves may need him to play hero versus the Dodgers.

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Mason Miller's paternity absence allowed ex-SF Giants southpaw to join Padres playoff rosterWith Mason Miller missing a Padres playoff game and being put on the paternity list, a former SF Giants reliever was added to the playoff roster.

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Tyler Mahle shut down Dodgers earlier this year with SF Giants, now Braves need him to save their seasonThe Braves need Tyler Mahle to save their season, but the good news is he dominated the Dodgers as a member of the Giants earlier this year.

rumbunter.com•5d

11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthroughEleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

aroundthefoghorn.com•5d

Where the SF Giants will likely see the most roster turnover this offseasonLast offseason, the outfield depth predictably experienced the most turnover. This time around, the pitching will likely see the most changes as the offseason p

www.mccoveychronicles.com•5d

2026 by the numbers, part 2#6 - 71…kinda

Bleacher Report•6d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Pirates will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

calltothepen.com•6d

The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

The SF Giants already have a primary solution to address leadoff woesSF Giants leadoff hitters posted a .296 on-base percentage, which was the worst mark in baseball for that spot in the lineup. They already have a primary soluti

www.mccoveychronicles.com•6d

Who are Giants fans rooting for in today’s division series games?The ALDS and NLDS continue today. Who are Giants fans rooting for?

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Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

SF Giants' Top 5 Moments of 2026, No. 3: Offensive explosion in ChicagoThe SF Giants did not have that many offensive explosions in 2026, but they did have one huge game against the Chicago Cubs back in June.

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate OctoberThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years explaining all the ways baseball's economic system makes their job harder. Then October arrives, and teams facing many o

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

The case for and against SF Giants trading away Jung Hoo Lee this offseasonWhether to trade Jung Hoo Lee may be a big question for the SF Giants this offseason. People on both sides of the debate have a point.

rumbunter.com•6d

Spencer Horwitz’s Super Two status quietly makes Pirates’ offseason math more complicatedThe Pittsburgh Pirates knew their young core was eventually going to become more expensive. For some of that core, “eventually” is starting to arrive a little e

fansided.com•6d

How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Patrick Bailey needed to leave to learn how to hit againThe SF Giants ultimately decided to move on from Patrick Bailey in 2026 due to his ice cold bat. That may have been a good decision for all parties involved.

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

Yankees seem to be icing out former SF Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos in the playoffsFormer SF Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos seemed like he would be a big part of the New York Yankees' playoff plans, but that has not been the case.

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

Landen Roupp excelled at limiting damage better than every NL starter in 2026Among NL starting pitchers who completed at least 100 innings, who allowed the softest contact in 2026? You can probably guess from the title that it was Landen

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates giving Brandon Lowe qualifying offer will be their easiest (and most fruitless) offseason callThe Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest Brandon Lowe decision this offseason should also be their easiest. Give him the qualifying offer. Lowe is headed for free agency

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where San Fran's first-year players stand across the league 📲

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Who are Giants fans rooting for in NLDS Game 3?The National League Division Series continue today with Game 3. Who are Giants fans rooting for?

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Pirates should be watching Milwaukee’s 2-0 lead as an offseason blueprintThe Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the NLCS, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying very close attention to how they got there. Thre Brewers didn’

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mason Montgomery is coming off an excellent 2026 campaign.

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Andrew McCutchen’s MLB Network gig offers an intriguing glimpse at his post-Pirates futureAndrew McCutchen has spent nearly two decades making himself one of baseball’s most recognizable players. His latest October assignment offers a pretty convinci

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants should be paying close attention to Braves closer Raisel IglesiasThe SF Giants need a closer this offseason and Atlanta Braves reliever Raisel Iglesias has quietly been one of the most consistent closers in the game.

rumbunter.com•1w

White Sox’s stunning playoff run makes Pirates’ endless rebuild look even worseThe Chicago White Sox lost 121 games two years ago. It was the most losses by an MLB team in the Modern Era, the kind of season that ordinarily becomes shorthan

Bleacher Report•1w

Players Worse Than You Think 😖Analyzing which names were massive disappointments this year 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

Bleacher Report•1w

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Brewers and Pirates could make a move ➡️

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Harrison Bader hit a fire truck, but not the baseballSF Giants outfielder Harrison Bader had a rough 2026 for a number of reasons. Let's dive into what a rough year it was for him.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

On losingThe San Francisco Giants lose a lot these days. What does it mean?

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Paul Skenes’ historic arbitration raise should eliminate Pirates’ favorite offseason excusePaul Skenes is about to get a massive raise. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, it still isn't massive enough to justify pinching pennies anywhere else. MLB Trade Rumo

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Who stays and who goes amongst SF Giants' 9 arbitration-eligible players?The SF Giants have decisions to make on all nine of their arbitration-eligible players. Who will stay and who will go?

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates urged to make trade with division rivalThe Pittsburgh Pirates could be busy on the trade market this offseason.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Minasianball: If you take out all the bad, just how good were the 2026 Giants?Losing teams have to find the good wherever they can. Is there any good we can shake loose with some silly parameters?

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants news: Diamondback's payroll, former hitting coach update, AFL opensWhile the playoffs continue, there are some news nuggets that pertain to the SF Giants. Most notably, the Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to lower payroll, an

rumbunter.com•1w

Braves just showed Pirates what a bullpen game is supposed to look like in masterclass vs. DodgersAfter the Pittsburgh Pirates spent the final weeks of the 2026 season trying to survive bullpen games, the Atlanta Braves just used one to beat the defending Wo

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Who are Giants fans rooting for in the Game 2 of the ALDS today?The ALDS continue today with Game 2. Who are Giants fans rooting for?

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

The three biggest breakout seasons from the SF Giants farm system in 2026Overall, the SF Giants farm system had a strong year. That was helped by a trio of breakout seasons, including Jonah Cox, Drew Cavanaugh, and Turner Hill. The t

rumbunter.com•1w

Oneil Cruz's surprising ranking adds sting to Pirates' lost opportunityAs the MLB playoffs rage on, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit home; it's hard not to stop and think about what could have been. After an embarrassing 71-91 campaign l

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Luis Arraez was the player SF needed, but not the one it deservedLuis Arraez was a joy to watch on the SF Giants in 2026, but he deserved to play for a better team which he ultimately did after being traded.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates dumped Ke'Bryan Hayes before his bat made heinous history for the RedsThe Pirates have reveled in first-round pick success of late, seeing Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Nick Gonzales blossom, but that win str

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Robbie Ray's uninspiring Padres playoff start shows SF Giants didn't miss muchFormer SF Giants pitcher Robbie Ray had a rough playoff outing on Saturday for the San Diego Padres which shows the Giants didn't miss much from him.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Projected 2027 arbitration salaries for nine (!) GiantsThe work might not have merited it, but a bunch of Giants are due raises.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Blake Snell justifies Dodgers laziness with Hall of Fame take SF Giants can only laugh atEx-SF Giants and current Los Angeles Dodgers starter Blake Snell thinks the playoffs matter most in a Hall of Fame career which is rich coming from him.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants will need to figure out what type of pitcher they want Adrian Houser to be in 2027Presumably, the SF Giants plan on using Adrian Houser out of the starting rotation in 2027. In terms of pitch mix, they will need to figure out an approach that

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Ranking the SF Giants top three offseason priorities for the 2027 rosterAfter losing 97 games in 2026, the SF Giants have a lot of work to do to be competitive again. The front office will now turn its attention to addressing the bi

rumbunter.com•1w

Don Kelly’s entire lifetime puts Pirates’ postseason drought into brutal perspectiveDon Kelly is no spring chicken. He has nine big-league seasons under his belt as a player and just wrapped up his first full season as Pirates manager, leading

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants' Top 5 moments of 2026, No. 5: Dylan Smith's clutch six-out saveDylan Smith was one of the few bullpen bright spots for the SF Giants in 2026 and his six-out save against Cleveland was truly impressive.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants 2026 Player Review: Willy Adames needed to be shut down much earlierSF Giants shortstop Willy Adames had a rough 2026 season, and playing through an injury made it even worse.

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Shane Bieber’s potential Blue Jays exit creates an opportunity for SF GiantsToronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber is set to be a free agent and the SF Giants may be positioned to sign him.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' bold Kyle Schwarber offer could come back to haunt them with Brandon LoweThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have accidentally destroyed one of their own potential excuses for letting Brandon Lowe walk. Last offseason, Pittsburgh reportedly o

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants infielder Josuar Gonzalez emerges as top-10 prospect in MLB Pipeline's latest updateOn Friday, MLB Pipeline updated its final top-100 prospect list of the year. Middle infielder Josuar Gonzalez headlined a group of five SF Giants prospects to m

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

What is the bar to a successful season for the SF Giants in 2027?Buster Posey believes the SF Giants can compete for a playoff spot next season, but is that realistic? Perhaps, the realistic bar for success is some sort of wi

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' first offseason signing rumor gets debunked in fittingly lame twistFor a few hours, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates had made their first move of the offseason. Somehow, the truth was even less exciting. A transactions log

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Our first month with an app broke our commenting recordsThanks for helping us do big numbers!

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Those who think Barry Zito was a bad signing simply don't know SF Giants historyBarry Zito is a SF Giants hero for what he did in 2012 so anyone suggesting his contract was a bad one just does not get it.

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Jordan Hicks reminds SF Giants how he should've been used all along with dominant White Sox Wild Card outingsWith how good Jordan Hicks looks as a reliever for the White Sox, the SF Giants must be wondering why they ever tried using him as a starter.

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Jared Jones, Mason Montgomery earn National League award honors for SeptemberThe Pirates’ pitching staff received elite efforts from two of their hardest- throwing arms.

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SF Giants 2026 Player Review: Philip Abner may have been the worst reliever of them allSF Giants reliever Philip Abner had two awful outings this season which summed up San Francisco's bullpen as a whole in 2026.

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ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

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Pirates insider predicts Brandon Lowe heartbreak fans are already fearingPittsburgh Pirates fans have known for months that Brandon Lowe’s looming free agency could end painfully. Now, one prominent insider is predicting exactly that

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Phillies sorely missed Luis Arraez in Wild Card loss, but don't expect SF Giants reunionThe Phillies missed Luis Arraez in their Wild Card series loss. He is going to hit free agency, but a SF Giants reunion feels unlikely.

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MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

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SF Giants must pick a lane after declining comment on Pride Night commitmentAccording to Alex Simon of SF Gate, the SF Giants declined to answer a question about whether they will wear the rainbow-colored Pride hats going forward. That

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Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍Why the Pirates would be a great fit for Philly's star second baseman 📲

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MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

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Jared Jones, Konnor Griffin just added pressure to Pirates’ Brandon Lowe decisionA lot of moving pieces came together to bring forth the Pittsburgh Pirates' offensive resurgence in 2026, but the single most integral part of the turnaround wa

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2026 by the numbers# 0 - 5

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SF Giants will only have one unrestricted free agent this offseasonThe SF Giants have a roster crunch looming, and that will not be alleviated all that much by free agency. In fact, JT Brubaker is the only player slated to hit

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Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Pittsburgh's 2026 season 📲

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Who are Giants fans rooting for this weekend?The playoffs continue this weekend with the ALDS and NLDS. Who are Giants fans rooting for this weekend?

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Pirates fans delivered a message ownership can’t afford to overlook in 2027The Pittsburgh Pirates spent years giving ownership an easy excuse. Attendance was down. Interest had eroded. Fans were frustrated. PNC Park was too often fille

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Revisiting my preseason predictionsAlternate headline: Why the hell do you ever listen to me?

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Sonny Gray's Red Sox discontent opens a clear path to SF Giants in free agencyAfter Sonny Gray was clearly upset after being pulled by Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy in the Wild Card series, the SF Giants may have a chance at him.

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Red Sox fans only know half the pain that Pirates fans do after another postseason flameoutLosing to the Yankees stinks, but it doesn't compare to what we saw a decade ago.

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SF Giants' lack of coaching changes is borderline malpractice after Tyler Mahle's Braves turnaroundWith Tyler Mahle throwing down a great playoff start for the Braves, it is bizarre that the SF Giants do not plan to make major coaching changes.

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Pirates ownership has spent 13 years turning the ‘Cueto’ game from a beginning into a relicOctober 1 will always mean something different in Pittsburgh. Thirteen years ago today, PNC Park shook. It shook with 40,000-plus fans who had waited more than