Rookie right-hander Troy Melton gave up a grand slam in the 2nd inning as the Tigers lost to the Bucs, 6-1, for a 3-game sweep.

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park, completing the three-game sweep of the World Series contenders. It was a

The Detroit Tigers face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of a 3-game set at PNC Park in Pittsburgh Tuesday.

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the Pirates have been receiving calls regarding their CF Oneil Cruz.

The Pittsburgh Pirates spent two days building their 2025 MLB Draft Class and have completed their first signings. The Pirates signed three of thei

“The Yankees have had a known interest in Kiner-Falefa,” Hiles wrote. “The Post-Gazette recently learned that the Giants have also inquired about the Pirates’ shortstop, although the extent of their interest is unknown. Kiner-Falefa has arguably been the Pirates most consistent hitter this year, batting .274 with a .658 OPS over 87 games.”

For Triple-A Toledo, Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton posted a 2.72 ERA with nine walks and 56 strikeouts across 36⅓ innings in eight games.

Bednar and Santana are Pittsburgh’s two most effective relievers, with Bednar bouncing back from a slow start and a demotion to earn 15 saves to go along with a 2.31 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP. Santana leads the Bucs bullpen with a 1.49 ERA and 0.80 WHIP as well as 5 saves as an elite set-up man.

The Phillies have the rotation to win the World Series, but trading Otto Kemp for elite closer David Bednar could be the final piece to solidify their late-inning bullpen woes.

The Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday signed 2025 first-round draft pick Seth Hernandez. Hernandez, a right-handed pitcher, was the sixth overall selection of the 2025 First-Year Player Draft.