Derek Shelton made little changes since he replaced Clint Hurdle as Pittsburgh’s manager. The team finished in the last place in the NL Central division. However, he hopes the Pirates roster changes can help the team improve its performance this season. Shelton went on the field to check the catchers and pitchers who reported for […]
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Bookie MLB News – Pirates Hire Derek Shelton as New Manager
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Derek Shelton as the team’s new manager. General manager Ben Cherington made the announcement last Wednesday. Shelton replaced Clint Hurdle, whom the Pirated fired in September after spending nine years with the Pirates. The Pirates will introduce Shelton at PNC Park on December 4. Although he worked in different coaching positions […]
Cubs and Pirates Battle in 2019 Little League Classic
Cubs and Pirates Look to Put on Good Show The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates look to play well in the 2019 Little League Classic at the Little League Word Series. They’ll square off in at Bowman field. It is minor league ballpark across the Susquehanna River. The stadium only has a capacity of 2,366 […]
MLB Monday Betting Pick – Pirates at Cardinals
Pirates Coming off 3-Straight Losses The Pittsburgh Pirates kickoff a three-game set against the NL Central rival St. Louis Cardinals this Monday night in a scheduled 8:15 p.m. start at Busch Stadium. BetAnySports has the line set with St. Louis as a -141 home favorite with the total set at 8 Over -112. The Pirates […]
Braves Look to Sweep Pirates Wednesday
Swanson on a Roll for First Place Braves The Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates will wrap up their 3-game series on Wednesday night when they meet at PNC Park. The Braves have won the first two contests 1-0, and 6-1 last night. Atlanta has rebounded from a four-game home sweep by Colorado. They have […]
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Betting Preview for Friday
Pirates Look to Even Series Tonight Friday, August 17 at 7:05 PM ET PNC Park Overcast 79°F Wind: 9mph Blowing Out to L Odds: Cubs -136-moneyline favorites. Total is at 8 -110. The Chicago Cubs continue their four-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs won last night’s game 1-0 behind six scoreless innings from […]
Cubs Visit Pirates in Double-Tough NL Central
Can Pirates Stay in the NL Central Race? The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the playoffs hunt again. The Chicago Cubs (69-50, +0.99 betting units) are once again on top of the National League Central standings. This year there are three other winning teams in the division. Their path to the playoffs is anything but secure. […]
Pirates Host Cubs Tuesday Evening
Lester Faces Taillon on Tuesday as Pirates and Cubs Clash The Pittsburgh Pirates will host the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in what should be the most interesting pitching matchup of the night. Jon Lester will be on the mound for the Cubs, while the Pirates will counter with Jameson Taillon. The Pirates have climbed to […]
4th of July Fireworks Between Phillies and Pirates
The Phillies and Pirates face off on Independence Day, think you know who wins? Read this prediction from BetPhoenix online sportsbook Phillies And Pirates Battle For Pennsylvania Bragging Rights On Independence Day The Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies will continue their in-state rivalry on Tuesday when the teams meet in the second game of a […]
Mets Look to Get on Track in Pittsburgh
deGrom Faces Improving Pirates Offense The Pirates’ offense looks to keep improving in the opener of a three-game series on Friday at PNC Park. Pittsburgh has a tough one in New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom. The Pirates are 13th in the National League with a .233 batting average. A below-average offense has hindered Pittsburgh […]