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Pirates Planning to Use Ji Hwan Bae More in New Position

Ji Hwan Bae played 111 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates last season with the majority of those starts coming at second base or in center field. Bae played in 64 games at second base last season, 62 in center and three games at shortstop.

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Pirates Call Up Speedster From Triple-A to Help Offense

Today the Pittsburgh Pirates called up speedy second baseman/center fielder Ji Hwan Bae to help their struggling offense. To make room for Bae on the active roster, pitcher Ryder Ryan was sent to Triple-A Indianapolis, from whence Bae came.

Ji-Hwan Bae News / MLB Trade Rumors / 4 hours ago

Pirates recall utilityman after scorching start in Triple-A

The Pirates announced Tuesday that they’ve recalled infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae from Triple-A.

Ji-Hwan Bae News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 1 hour ago

Pirates to Recall Scorching Ji Hwan Bae

Ji Hwan Bae, who has been one of the hottest hitters at Triple-A this season, is being recalled by the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of Tuesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / 15 minutes ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Make Move to Bolster Stagnant Offense

Coming into the 2024 MLB season, one of the strengths of the Pittsburgh Pirates was expected to be their offense. They had a deep, talented lineup and were hitting the cover off the ball during Spring Training.

Thomas Harrington News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 0 minutes ago

Pirates Prospect Profile: Thomas Harrington Has Come Long Way in Short Time

Thomas Harrington has come a long way from his days as a high school pitcher in Sanford, N.C. The right-hander had no scholarship offers from Division I programs during his senior year.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 2 hours ago

Top 10 Pirates Prospects Update: Skenes Sizzles for 1st Win, Ashcraft Turns Corner

This is one in a weekly update on the top 10 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. By now, everyone has seen or heard about Paul Skenes’ shutdown start against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, but there was plenty more going on down on the Pirates’ farm.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 11 hours ago

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants Series May 21-23: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

The San Francisco Giants will be on the road, opening a three-game set versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, May 21 at 6:40 PM ET. Pirates vs. Giants Series Info Giants @ Pirates Time: Tuesday, May 21 at 6:40 PM ET Pirates Starting Pitcher: Martín Pérez Giants Starting Pitcher: Logan Webb TV Channel: NBCS-BA Livestream: […]

MLB News / NBC Sports / 11 hours ago

Watch: Paul Skenes shines, Edwin Diaz's role + Waiver Wire targets | Rotoworld Baseball Show (FULL SHOW)

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / 13 minutes ago

Bechtold’s Core Four: Nick Gonzales, Paul Skenes providing exactly what Pirates need

Nick Gonzales owns as many RBIs as Rowdy Tellez and Michael A. Taylor in 10 games. Welcome to Bechtold’s Core Four, where I preview four Pittsburgh Pirates topics, events, or storylines worth following this week.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 19 hours ago

Pirates Power Rankings: Paul Skenes the Story Once Again

The Pittsburgh Pirates picked up their first series win since the beginning of May this weekend, taking three of four from the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Paul Skenes shoved for six no-hit innings on Friday, flashing the talent that enticed the Pirates to select him first overall in last year’s draft.

Termarr Johnson News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / 19 hours ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Termarr Johnson Finding His Groove

Pirates’ minor league affiliates picked up three wins on Sunday, with 2022 fourth overall pick Termarr Johnson notching three base hits to give himself five over the past two games.

Nick Gonzales News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 16 hours ago

Gonzales making the most of his second chance with the Pirates

CHICAGO -- While he was down at Class AAA Indianapolis putting up impressive numbers through the first 30 games of the minor-league season, Nick Gonzales was simultaneously continuing the hard work he put in during the offseason.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 12 hours ago

Pirates hold Cubs to a pair of hits for series win

Jack Suwinski hit a solo homer and Nick Gonzales singled in two runs as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday to take three of four games in the series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / 7 hours ago

Grading Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington’s Trades So Far

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington was hired after the 2019 season and went right to work making trades. He had the unenviable task of turning around a team that had just finished 69-93 and had a depleted farm system.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / ClutchPoints / 12 hours ago

3 early-season trades Pirates must make

The Pittsburgh Pirates may not be at the top of the standings, but there is a new energy about the ballclub this May. The arrival of top pitching prospect Paul Skenes, punctuated by his six-inning, no-hit, 11-strikeout performance Friday in Chicago, has injected hope into a fan base that hasn’t seen postseason baseball in nearly a full decade.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago