The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates riding a ton of positive momentum. Since Don Mattingly has taken over as int

The Phillies – winners of their last five series – will head to Pittsburgh to start a three-game series with the Pirates on Friday night. The Phillies’ starting pitcher for the opener will be Aaron Nola.

If there weren't concerns over the Pirates bullpen prior to Friday, they certainly exist now. After Gregory Soto blew a three-run lead in the ninth, Dennis Santana struggled in the 10th inning of an eventual 11-9 Pirates loss to the Phillies at PNC Park.

Brandon Lowe was a bright spot with his pair of home runs after the Pirates blew an 8-5 lead in their loss to the Phillies on Friday.

More than a quarter of the way through the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates look like playoff contenders. Their odds would be higher, but the NL Central has proven to be the toughest division in baseball this year.

Friday was Fireworks Night at PNC Park, and, in a sense, there were three separate shows. The grand finale came when the fans were greeted with a display of pyrotechnics following the Pirates' 11-9 loss to the Phillies in 10 innings in the opener of a three-game series.

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates young phenom Seth Hernandez has had quite the week and will now take another big step in his career Pirates general manager Ben

The state of Oklahoma has never had and probably will never have a Major League Baseball team. Allegiances range from the Royals and Cardinals to the Rangers and Rockies, most commonly. But if personal history were at play, the Pittsburgh Pirates might top ...