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

FinalMay 21

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Recap

Box Score

Plays

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Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

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

93.7 The Fan

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Braxton Ashcraft casually had one of the best starts we've seen from a Pirates' pitcher in years!

Jeff Young

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The Giants signed a handful of undrafted free agents in 2023. Two of them (Trent Harris and Turner Hill) have reached the majors, and one more (Bo Davidson) is viewed as one of the better outfield prospects in baseball. Those are scouting wins.

MLB Network

In his first year at the helm, Derek Shelton has the @Twins in the thick of the Postseason hunt! 👏 The experienced manager discusses his resilient group and how they've been able to compete throughout the season. MLB Network + @SageUSAmerica

Jeff Young

Ramon Marquez sneaks in at No. 100 to give the #SFGiants 5 prospects in their updated top-100 list.

MLB Pipeline

🚨 NEW RANKINGS🚨 The Top 100 Prospects list, team Top 30s and Top 10 by position lists have been updated -- and now feature 2026 Draft picks. Check it out: https://t.co/uYYSwNYxtr

Pittsburgh Pirates

ACEcraft♠️

Pittsburgh Pirates

First career complete game for Braxton Ashcraft...in only 85 pitches. 👏

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SF Giants may need to protect Willy Adames from his own toughnessAt some point, the SF Giants will have to protect Willy Adames from himself. In the 7th inning of the SF Giants' latest loss at the hands of the Houston Astros

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How every player SF Giants acquired at trade deadline has performed so farThe SF Giants got eight new players at the trade deadline. Let's see how they have performed so far with their new organization.

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Endy Rodríguez’s latest injury raises an increasingly uncomfortable Pirates questionEndy Rodríguez has spent much of the 2026 season showing the Pittsburgh Pirates exactly why they remained patient through years of injuries. Unfortunately, he’s

Pirates RHP's Dominant CG ⚡

Braxton Ashcraft only needed 85 pitches in win over Marlins 🎥

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Braxton Ashcraft may be Pirates’ best hope of stabilizing disastrous second halfThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent most of the second half searching for something — anything — capable of stopping their season from spiraling completely out of

Pirates vs. Marlins (08/13/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 13-1 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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It’s about time SF Giants call up hot-hitting outfielder from Triple-ASF Giants outfielder Jonah Cox is hot in Triple-A and it is time for the Giants to call him back up to the big leagues.

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SF Giants need to make long overdue move with shortstop Willy AdamesSF Giants shortstop Willy Adames is clearly not fully healthy and it is time to put him on the IL and shut him down the rest of this season.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Tyler PhillipsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Bleacher Report•13h

1 Sentence For Every Team 🗣️Bite-sized takes from around the league for the stretch run 📲

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Veteran reliever lands with Angels after being overlooked for spot in SF Giants bullpenMichael Fulmer's foray into free agency did not last long. According to a team announcement, the veteran reliever has joined the Los Angeles Angels on a minor l

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Pirates offensive struggles are exposing an unfair Esmerlyn Valdez realityIt was bound to happen sooner or later. Surprise Rookie of the Year candidate Esmerlyn Valdez has gone cold. Since the All-Star break, the Pirates outfielder is

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Hard-throwing SF Giants reliever could be nearing a return, begins rehab assignmentThe SF Giants bullpen could get a boost soon enough. On Tuesday, hard-throwing reliever Joel Peguero began a rehab assignment for the Sacramento River Cats, per

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SF Giants Opinion: When the team you love won’t even tolerate youHow can you continue to love a team that will not even tolerate you? I don’t think I can, anymore.

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Carmen Mlodzinski finally got his Pirates wish and fell flat on his faceCarmen Mlodzinski spent much of this season looking like a pitcher caught between the role the Pittsburgh Pirates needed him to fill and the one he clearly pref

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Pirates Paul Skenes continues to struggle, velocity at all time lowThe struggles continue for the Pirates and their ace as they fall to 9-16 when he starts.

Pirates vs. Marlins (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 8-2 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1d

Giants waste strong Adrian Houser effort in 2-1 loss to AstrosAstros take game, series 2-1 over SF Giants thanks to sun-based outfield mishap

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Pirates bullpen is quietly becoming a massive post-deadline bright spotThe Pirates completely rebuilt the bullpen at the trade deadline, and although the team has slipped in the standings since then, the relief corps has been a bri

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Giants fan survey: Who plays 2B next year, Marcelo Mayer or Casey Schmitt?Casey Schmitt or Marcelo Mayer?

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Carmen Mlodzinski vs. Jacob JunkThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Astros vs. Giants (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

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Oneil Cruz rehab assignment isn't easing the Pirates' biggest concernThe Pittsburgh Pirates desperately need Oneil Cruz back in their lineup. That doesn’t necessarily mean they should be in a hurry to get him there. Cruz continue

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Do the 2026 SF Giants really have the worst bullpen in franchise history?The SF Giants' bullpen has been quite bad this season, but has it been the worst in the storied history of the franchise?

Giants' Farm Could Be #1 Soon 😳

Baseball America

@BaseballAmerica

"A year from now, you could see the Giants as the number one farm system in baseball..." BA's J.J. Cooper explained how San Francisco's farm is supported by droves of talent at the Complex and Class A levels: https://t.co/MP6FKXpJyT

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SF Giants News: Duane Kuiper's hot mic moment, Harrison Bader sparks scooter debateThe SF Giants may not be very good, but there are still fun news stories about the team to follow the rest of this season.

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Pirates' comments after bizarre Paul Skenes start fuel more skepticismThe Pittsburgh Pirates would apparently like everyone to believe that nothing is wrong with Paul Skenes. But after Tuesday night, that's becoming increasingly d

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One SF Giants outfield prospect who could play his way onto the roster before the end of the yearSF Giants outfield prospect Turner Hill continues to hit, and hit some more in his first extended look with the Sacramento River Cats. Could he play his way to

Bleacher Report•1d

Skenes Understands Early HookPirates ace backs manager's decision to pull him after 65 pitches

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Top SF Giants middle infield prospect earns Northwest League Player of the Week honors, August 3-9Jhonny Level was on a tear to start the year with the San Jose Giants, and he has continued that with the Eugene Emeralds. The top SF Giants middle infield pros

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1d

SF Giants Videos: Reminisce with the Wall of Fame inducteesBelt, Crawford, Panik, Posey & Sandoval were inducted into the Giants’ Wall of Fame this weekend. Let’s reminisce!

Bleacher Report•1d

Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

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A salary cap wouldn't save the Pirates from Ben Cherington's incompetenceOne of the most persistent misconceptions in baseball's salary-cap debate is that a cap and floor are supposed to magically transform poorly run small-market te

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SF Giants ride quality pitching, Bryce Eldridge homer to 4-1 victory over AstrosAstros can’t hit Giants’ duo of Carsons in San Francisco’s 4-1 win

HOU at SF Game Highlights

San Francisco Giants vs. Houston Astros - 08/11/2026

Eury Pérez Masterclass 🤩

Marlins ace shuts down Pirates' bats in 2-0 win vs. Skenes

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Giants sign Andrew Knizner, activate Victor BericotoZach Morgan has been optioned, and Eddys Leonard designated for assignment.

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Jake Mangum shouldn't be the punching bag for Pirates fans' 2026 miseryThere is no shortage of legitimate frustration surrounding the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates. A team that entered the season talking openly about the postseason is no

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Tony Vitello’s odd Blade Tidwell answer shows he doesn’t get current SF Giants assignmentSF Giants manager Tony Vitello gave an odd reason for why he pulled Blade Tidwell on Monday night which suggests his priorities may not be in order.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Paul Skenes vs. Eury PérezThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Paul Skenes’ Marlins rematch is a chance to finally stop alarming slideWhen Paul Skenes faced the Miami Marlins at PNC Park on June 14, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost. But Skenes himself wasn’t really the problem. He struck out 10, wa

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How every SF Giants player dealt at the trade deadline is faring one week laterThe SF Giants made five deals at the trade deadline. Let's take a look at how every Giant traded at the deadline is doing with their new team.

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SF Giants' sweet LaMonte Wade Jr. tribute has a very depressing undertoneThe SF Giants paid tribute to former first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. on Monday night and it really hammered home how long it has been since the Giants were good.

www.bucsdugout.com•2d

Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffers bad injuryA bad injury for a Pirates prospect.

Bleacher Report•2d

Bold MLB Predictions 🔮🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

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One year later, SF Giants are starting to reap rewards from Tyler Rogers tradeBlade Tidwell and Drew Gilbert offered fresh evidence that the SF Giants’ 2025 Tyler Rogers trade could help shape their 2027 roster.

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3 ex-Giants catchers SF can sign after brutal Daniel Susac injury newsThe SF Giants are likely to be without Daniel Susac for the rest of this season. There are three ex-Giants catchers they could reunite with.

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It could be the end of the line for a former SF Giants outfielderAmid the flurry of trade deadline activity, there was one move that seemingly went unnoticed. Former SF Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen was released by the A

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Pirates let an obvious answer to their offensive woes slip awayIs Ben Cherington's office phone plugged in?

Bleacher Report•2d

Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

www.mccoveychronicles.com•2d

SF Giants Videos: Watch a Puerto Rican team dinner with the GiantsWe know our audience loves food more than baseball, so this is absolutely pandering at its finest.

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VOTE: Does Ben Cherington get fired if the Bucs miss the MLB Playoffs?Does GMBC get the can if the Bucs miss the MLB Playoffs?

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Pirates asked fans for accountability and may regret getting their wishAt the end of the 2025 season, Pittsburgh Pirates team president Travis Williams made the organization’s objective for 2026 perfectly clear. The goal was “to ma

Astros vs. Giants (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

www.mccoveychronicles.com•2d

Giants call up catcher Zach Morgan for MLB debutAnother debut!

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SF Giants’ next Wall of Fame inductee should be extremely obviousThe SF Giants honored five players with Wall of Fame enshrinement over the weekend and their next inductee is obvious, so long as he's willing to show up.

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Daniel Susac has a patella fracture and Matt Chapman to have season-ending surgeryOuch.

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Pirates are proving their most painful tradition is alive and wellFor a while, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a lot of us fooled. That might be the most frustrating part of all. Through injuries, slumps and stretches where the ros

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The numbers behind SF Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge’s prolonged slumpBryce Eldridge’s production has declined sharply. See how pitchers have adjusted to the SF Giants rookie and what is driving his prolonged slump this season.

Bleacher Report•6d

Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

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Minor League roundup, August 7-9: Jonah Cox and Josuar González are red hotThe weekend on the farm.

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Pirates News: Termarr Johnson injury, Ji Hwan Bae signs with rival, Dennis SantanaPittsburgh Pirates second base prospect Termarr Johnson suffered a left knee injury Saturday and is undergoing further testing to determine the severity. Johnso

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Looming MLB lockout may rob SF Giants prospects of their big league debutSome SF Giants prospects are playing well enough to warrant a promotion to the big leagues but the looming lockout may prevent that.

Bleacher Report•4d

Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

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Phillies injury update just cast Giants trade deadline deal in a darker lightThe SF Giants swung a trade with the Phillies at the trade deadline but a recent injury has complicated the deal for Philadelphia.

Bleacher Report•3d

MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

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Pirates pitching staff has no excuse for stunning fall from grace as playoffs look further awayThere's plenty of blame to go around for the Pittsburgh Pirates' increasingly precarious position in the National League playoff race. Ben Cherington deserves s

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Another playoff contender reportedly reached out to SF Giants about Logan Webb at trade deadlineEarlier in the year, the SF Giants maintained that Logan Webb was not available, but that did not stop teams from checking in before the trade deadline. Accordi

All-Time World Series Upset 🍿

Pirates' shocking win over Yankees in 1960 was an epic start to an amazing sports decade

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SF Giants power bat has displayed an encouraging decline in one key statWhen the SF Giants traded for Rafael Devers last season, this came with a corresponding spike in his strikeout rate. That spike continued into this year, but he

www.mccoveychronicles.com•3d

Which series are Giants fans most interested in this week?A new week of Giants baseball begins today. Which series are Giants fans most interested in this week?

Bleacher Report•3d

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

Bleacher Report•3d

Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

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Pirates' latest Paul Skenes lineup decision feels ominous for Henry DavisFor the past season and a half, Paul Skenes has been Henry Davis’s protector. The ace had exclusively used Davis as his backstop since April 14, 2025, but on Au

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SB Nation Reacts results: Has Mitch Keller pitched his last game as a Pirate?Will Mitch be back?

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Pitching duel won by Webb, game lost by offenseWebb allowed one run over 8 innings, but the offense couldn’t break through against equally impressive pitching from Detroit arms.

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Landen Roupp showing up Tony Vitello is simply unacceptable for SF GiantsThe SF Giants lost on Saturday and there was also an embarrassing incident between Tony Vitello and Landen Roupp on the mound.

Tigers vs. Giants (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Detroit Tigers' 3-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

'Sell the Team' Chant at PNC 🫣

Pirates fans get vocal just before their pitcher throws a ball into RF

Mets vs. Pirates (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 11-1 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Yankees quickly learning frustrating Heliot Ramos lesson SF Giants know all too wellSF Giants fans know how Heliot Ramos struggled as an outfielder and now the Yankees are learning the exact same thing.

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New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Sean Manaea vs. Jared JonesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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6 SF Giants who have 6 weeks to prove they belong in team’s 2027 plansThe SF Giants may not have a ton to play for the rest of this season, but these six players could earn a 2027 roster spot.

Marcelo Mayer Injury Update

Susan Slusser

@susanslusser

Marcelo Mayer is going to the team facility in Arizona for a day or two and then joining Sacramento on a rehab assignment. Could be ready soon.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•4d

Pitching duel devolves into a blowout2014 vibes can’t carry over into 2026, no matter how hard the Giants try

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Pirates losing recently-claimed reliever to Reds could annoyingly affect playoff raceIt’s been a whirlwind two weeks for Ron Marinaccio, whom the Pirates acquired from the Padres on July 23 before DFA’ing him and seeing him go to the division-ri

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Struggling reliever likely nearing the end of his time with SF GiantsStruggling reliever Ryan Walker has spent a lot of time in Triple-A this season, but he could be nearing the end of his time with the SF Giants. Walker is set t

Bleacher Report•4d

Rare Honus Wagner Card Sells for Record LowWhy this T206 Wagner card sold for its lowest mark in six years 📲

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The SF Giants seemingly have a new closer in the bullpenDo the SF Giants have a new closer? On Friday night, Dylan Smith got the first save opportunity for a Giants reliever since the trade deadline, and he closed ou

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WPBL News: San Francisco Firebells Scores & ScheduleThe first week of the WPBL is in the books, so let’s take a look at how the Firebells did and what’s on deck for next week.

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This Pirates prospect is forcing his way into Pittsburgh's pitching plansTypically speaking, this is the time of year that Pittsburgh Pirates fans really hone in on the minors and begin to dream of which youngster will be the next gr

Mets vs. Pirates (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 9-0 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

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2026 may not end up being Mike Krukow's final goodbye to SF Giants after allWhile SF Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow is retiring, 2026 may not be his final goodbye to Giants fans if we are lucky.

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Pirates Injury Update: Endy Rodríguez scratch, Oneil Cruz rehab assignment, Mitch KellerEndy Rodríguez was a late scratch from the Pittsburgh's Pirates’ lineup Saturday against the New York Mets due to left hip discomfort, raising concern because i

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New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Robert Stock vs. Bubba ChandlerThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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SF Giants are clearly telegraphing their unorthodox leadoff hitter of the futureThe SF Giants are experimenting with a new leadoff hitter in Bryce Eldridge. Will it last very long?

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Latest injury news on Matt Chapman, Casey Schmitt, is a blessing in disguise for SF GiantsEven though the SF Giants got some bad news on Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt, their injuries will open the door for others.

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How a move to the bullpen revitalized SF Giants veteran Adrian HouserAdrian Houser has looked like a different pitcher since moving to the bullpen. See how the role change has fueled his turnaround with the SF Giants.

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Paul Skenes just fueled huge expectations for Pirates first round pickThe Pittsburgh Pirates' selection of Derek Curiel with the fifth-overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft raised some eyebrows. At the time that the pick was made, it

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Did the SF Giants get a 'demon' in the Robbie Ray trade with the San Diego Padres?The SF Giants acquired Miguel Mendez and infielder Joniel Hernandez in a rare inter-division trade that sent Robbie Ray to the San Diego Padres. Mendez is alrea

www.mccoveychronicles.com•5d

Perfect in their imperfectionsA surprisingly nice win for these Giants

Chapman Likely Out for Season

Alex Pavlovic

@PavlovicNBCS

Matt Chapman is flying to Philadelphia to see a specialist on Sunday and expects to have season-ending surgery on Tuesday. He has a hernia, had been playing through it most of the season.

Bleacher Report•5d

Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

aroundthefoghorn.com•5d

Buster Posey hopes to get an evaluation in 2026 on recent SF Giants trade acquisitionThe SF Giants swung a trade with the Boston Red Sox for former top prospect Marcelo Mayer. Buster Posey hopes to get an evaluation on him before the end of the

www.mccoveychronicles.com•5d

Who do Giants fans think was the Player of the Week?Another week of Giants baseball comes to a close this weekend. So let’s find out who Giants fans think was the Player of the Week!

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Pirates' shrewd Jacob Gonzalez pickup can't erase one glaring problemThe deal that brought Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert to the Pirates is typical Pittsburgh dealmaking. General manager Ben Cherington flipped an unknown (in t

Tigers vs. Giants (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 5-2 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

Mets vs. Pirates (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 6-4 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

www.mccoveychronicles.com•5d

Minor League roundup, August 6: Henry Lalane and Marty Gair dazzle in debutsYesterday on the farm.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•5d

Giants call up Trent Harris for MLB debutBe excited!

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SF Giants catcher Daniel Susac takes hilarious jab at Harrison Bader with celebrationThere hasn't been much for the SF Giants to smile and laugh about this season, but Daniel Susac provided some levity with a jab at Harrison Bader.

Marcelo Mayer Injury Update

Alex Pavlovic

@PavlovicNBCS

Marcelo Mayer (left ulna bone stress reaction) could start a rehab assignment next week, per Giants.

www.bucsdugout.com•6d

New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Zac Thornton vs. Carmen MlodzinskiThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

Red-hot SF Giants prospect offers several solutions for unsettled pitching staffRed-hot pitching prospect Trent Harris could help the SF Giants as an opener, long reliever or tandem pitcher while auditioning for a 2027 role

rumbunter.com•6d

Don Kelly's most criticized Pirates decision may actually save their rotationFor the better part of the last month, Don Kelly’s handling of Carmen Mlodzinski has been one of the easiest Pittsburgh Pirates decisions to criticize. Mlodzins

aroundthefoghorn.com•6d

SF Giants may reprise Farhan Zaidi’s favorite strategy for series opener vs. TigersThe SF Giants are going to face the Detroit Tigers on Friday night and Farhan Zaidi will be smiling somewhere.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•6d

Buster Posey’s deadline moves play into Tony Vitello’s strengthsThe roster is a better fit for the manager than before.

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Pressure is growing for Hall of Fame to do the right thing with Mike Krukow and Duane KuiperAfter SF Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced his retirement, national baseball voices called for the Hall of Fame to do the right thing.

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SF Giants prospect Hayden Jatczak's skillset likened to a former NL All-StarComing off a strong 2025 campaign at Kent State University, Hayden Jatczak hoped to hear his name called in last summer's MLB draft. 20 rounds came and went, an

www.mccoveychronicles.com•6d

SF Giants News: Oracle Park promotions this weekendGiants baseball is back at Oracle Park this weekend. Let’s see what fans can expect if they’re headed to a game.

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Pirates' trade deadline failure is already coming back to haunt themOne trade away from perfection.

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SF Giants undrafted free-agent outfielder earns Pacific Coast League Player of the Month honors for JulyTurner Hill continues to thrive in the Pacific Coast League (PCL). On Wednesday, he was recognized as the PCL Player of the Month for July after posting a .422

www.mccoveychronicles.com•6d

Giants-Tigers Series PreviewAre the Tigers going to be okay after trading away Tarik Skubal & Casey Mize? The Giants might provide false security.

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Ben Cherington somehow turned Ke'Bryan Hayes into baseball's hottest relieverThe trade that keeps on giving.

www.bucsdugout.com•6d

Pirates to honor former All-Star Josh HarrisonJHay is coming home to Pittsburgh!

www.mccoveychronicles.com•6d

Minor League roundup, August 5: The day for the Js!Yesterday on the farm.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Re-ranking SF Giants' Top 10 prospects after trade deadline and MLB DraftThe SF Giants added a lot of young talent in the last month between the MLB Draft and trade deadline. Let's see what the team's top 10 prospects now look like.

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Ben Cherington's Oneil Cruz injury update raises more questions than answers for PiratesOneil Cruz was cleared for all baseball activities on July 29. He's eligible to return from the 60-day injured list on Aug. 7. The Pittsburgh Pirates are desper

Pirates vs. Brewers (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 5-2 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

3 likeliest candidates to replace Mike Krukow in SF Giants broadcast boothThe SF Giants released the sad news that Mike Krukow will be retiring after this season. Who will be the team's color commentator going forward?

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants baseball will never be the same after Mike Krukow’s retirementWith SF Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announcing his retirement, it is clear that Giants baseball will never quite be the same.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Mike Krukow announces that he’ll retire at the end of the seasonThe beloved broadcaster is calling it a career.

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Dustin MayThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

5 SF Giants who are stealing playing time from more worthy prospectsThe SF Giants would be wise to let some of their younger prospects play more the rest of this season and these five players are standing in the way of that.

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Thursday BP: Injury updates galoreThe latest from the infirmary.

Mike Krukow to Retire

SFGiants

@SFGiants

Statement from Giants Broadcaster Mike Krukow

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

SF Giants part ways with former AL Rookie of the Year winnerMichael Fulmer’s time with the SF Giants is up. The former AL Rookie of the Year was released by the organization, per the team’s transaction log. Presumably,

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates made one costly mistake that turned Paul Skenes' slump into a crisisPaul Skenes looked like he might be turning a corner in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night at American Family Field. T

Bleacher Report•1w

Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Former SF Giants outfielder hangs up his spikes after six-year MLB careerAlex Dickerson has finally decided to hang up his cleats. After a six-year major league career, his wife, Jen, shared on Instagram that the former SF Giants out

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Could the Pirates reunite with Andrew McCutchen?Queue up some Motley Crue and bring ‘Cutch back to Pittsburgh, aka, Home Sweet Home!

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Esmerlyn Valdez's Rookie of the Month honor highlights his most important strengthEsmerlyn Valdez was certainly underestimated when he first came up, but now the Pittsburgh Pirates phenom is getting his due. Valdez was just named National Lea

www.mccoveychronicles.com•1w

Road to NowhereAre we there yet?

aroundthefoghorn.com•1w

Why Duane Kuiper's sunny prediction for SF Giants in 2027 is wishful thinkingThere is not a lot of optimism about the SF Giants at the big league level right now but Duane Kuiper has some hope.

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Paul Skenes' refusal to take accountability is becoming impossible to defendAs Paul Skenes keeps reminding us, it’s been a “weird year.” That response, however accurate, is getting old for Pirates fans and media. The young ace is known

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Paul Skenes vs. Kyle HarrisonThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Minor League roundup, August 4: Hunter Dryden powers a good day on the farmYesterday on the farm.

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Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 6-0 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

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Heliot Ramos' quiet Yankees debut after SF Giants trade features wardrobe malfunctionFormer SF Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos debuted with the New York Yankees on Tuesday and the most memorable thing that happened had to do with his uniform.