The Pittsburgh Pirates could have a catcher that gives them exactly what they need.

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.

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.

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

Penelope Byler was standing on the top step of the Pirates dugout, chanting with her softball teammates, when Bryan Reynolds approached during batting practice with a question. Reynolds wanted to know if Byler,

The simplest thing is we’re deeper, and we have fewer guys that are struggling as big-league hitters,” Cherington told Tyler Kepner of The Athletic (subscription required). “I think it’s sustainable,

The Pittsburgh Pirates top pitching prospect will take the mound at a higher level.

Yu said it, he sounds like a 90-yea-old man,” Skenes said of Griffin. “I wouldn't go the far, but he's definitely mature. He's been mature ever since he was 19. Like everybody, you go through some growing pains when you get into the big leagues,

Bryce Harper collected four hits, including the game-tying single in the ninth inning, and Brandon Marsh delivered the go-ahead RBI in the 10th as the visiting Philadelphia ​Phillies rallied for an 11-9 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates 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.