Tag Archives: Pirates

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Pirates calling up top pitching prospect Paul Skenes  Yahoo Sports Source link

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Giants trade former No. 2 overall draft pick Bart to Pirates  Yahoo Sports Source link

How much money have you ever wagered on a regular-season baseball game? Whatever the amount is, it’s likely not nearly as much as one better at the Beau Rivage Casino wagered on Tuesday. Someone at the Biloxi, Mississippi, casino wagered a staggering $150,000 on the Los Angeles Dodgers to cover a 2.5-run spread against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The bettor got the Dodgers at -115 to cover the spread. He or she clearly thought that was better value than on the moneyline as Los Angeles is -350 to… Source link

It’s cliché to say Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is magic. His nickname is literally “El Mago” — the magician. But after seeing what Baez pulled off against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, you’re going to wonder if Baez is actually a wizard. It’s pointless to try and explain the wacky play first, so take a look at what happened and try to comprehend how Baez got away with it.  With a runner on second, Baez hits a ball to Pirates third baseman Erik Gonzalez. The ball is fielded… Source link