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Pittsburgh Pirates' Matt Gorski Ties Statcast Record With Home Run in 1st MLB At-Bat

Matt Gorski heard his name called in the second round of the MLB draft all the way back in 2019. When he finally made his long-awaited big league debut Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman wasted no time making a name for himself.

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Watch: Pirates rookie launches 434-foot homer in first MLB at-bat

Outfielder Matt Gorski made a great first impression with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.

Pirates select utilityman Matt Gorski

Angels continue quest for offense in series finale vs. Pirates

Andrew Heaney, Pirates fire two-hitter against Angels

One prospect from every MLB team who will make an impact in 2025

The 'No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 24

Three stars of the night in MLB: Pirates rookie homers in first MLB at-bat

Here are three stars from Thursday's action around the diamond.

Watch: Pirates rookie launches 434-foot homer in first MLB at-bat

Rockies off to historically futile start to season

Rockies send down top prospect, raising questions about player development

White Sox are still trying to solve their leadoff puzzle

One prospect from every MLB team who will make an impact in 2025

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Jack Suwinski News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

Pirates Call Up Prospects, Send Down Suwinski in Roster Shuffle

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a flurry of roster moves before Thursday evening’s game in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels. Struggling outfielder Jack Suwinski has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Matt Gorski News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24

Pirates select utilityman Matt Gorski

The Pirates announced the selection of outfielder/first baseman Matt Gorski onto the major league roster.

Liover Peguero News / Bucs Dugout / April 24

Should Pirates infield prospect Liover Peguero earn another opportunity in the big leagues?

Peguero is hitting .314 in 19 Minor League games with Triple-A Indy. The Pittsburgh Pirates could use some help offensively, especially in the bottom third of the lineup.

Andrew McCutchen News / FirstSportz / April 24

Pirates star Andrew McCutchen claps back at critics following slow start to 2025 season

Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen did not hold back on Wednesday. The veteran MLB star clapped back at a critic following his and his team’s slow start to the 2025 season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 24

Pirates could trade two veterans by summer

The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to be a seller at the trade deadline this year. The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t off to the hottest start this season, which means trades could be on the horizon in the dog days of summer.

Andrew Heaney News / Field Level Media / April 24

Andrew Heaney, Pirates fire two-hitter against Angels

Andrew Heaney threw six scoreless innings and Oneil Cruz hit one of the longest home runs in the majors this season, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 24

Four stars of the night in MLB: Pitchers dominate

With the games came star performances, so here are four from Wednesday's action.

Watch: Athletics top prospect collects first MLB hit and RBI

Watch: Mets stay hot with thrilling home win vs. Phillies

Why the Cubs' Matt Mervis trade is already looking very bad

Angels players have major complaint about team management

White Sox are still trying to solve their leadoff puzzle

Next three prospects who could impact MLB teams

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Pirates pitcher getting shut down for six weeks

The southpaw went on the 15-day injured list over the weekend with a lat strain.

Looking ahead to NL Central club options

NL knee-jerk reactions: Pitiful Rockies could set unwanted record

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

The 'Most strikeouts for an MLB rookie pitcher since 1995' quiz

Andrew McCutchen News / Field Level Media / April 23

Andrew McCutchen, bullpen carry Pirates over Angels

Andrew McCutchen's three-run homer and five shutout innings by the bullpen lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Pirates’ Paul Skenes makes 7-word confession after meeting Mike Trout

Before taking the mound at Angel Stadium in Anaheim this Friday, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes had a surreal, full-circle moment. The reigning NL Rookie of the Year, now in his second MLB season, met one of his childhood idols, Mike Trout, per Alden González on X.

Jorge Lopez News / Athlon Sports / April 22

5x Pirates All Star Sends Clear Message After Jorge Lopez Ejection

Nationals pitcher Jorge Lopez was ejected during Wednesday's game after hitting Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds with a pitch and then throwing a fastball up near Andrew McCutchen's face, which led to the benches clearing.

Jack Suwinski News / Last Word On Sports / April 21

Pirates Should Send Struggling Outfielder Suwinski to Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski is struggling mightily and might benefit from some time at Triple-A Indianapolis. It’s no secret that the Pirates offense has had a rocky start to the season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

TV broadcast appears to cut audio of unflattering chant from Pirates fans

Pittsburgh Pirates fans loudly voiced their displeasure with the team during Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians, but it sounds like they may have been muted at one point.

Oneil Cruz News / Fastball on SI / April 19

Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz Joins Exclusive List With Historic Start to Season

The Pittsburgh Pirates' lack of run support for Paul Skenes defined their 3-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, but there were some bright spots that came out of the defeat.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / April 20

Paul Skenes' bobblehead day turns into another embarrassment for Pirates

In a season already full of PR blunders and mistakes, the Pittsburgh Pirates tried to score a PR win for themselves before Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Pirates waste big Paul Skenes performance in loss to Guardians

Rockies' Austin Gomber explains his move to 60-day injured list

Liam Hendriks set to write latest chapter of his comeback story

Watch: Nationals' Dylan Crews has breakout performance vs. Rockies

Watch: Mariners' Cal Raleigh gets revenge on Jose Berrios after altercation

Should MLB ban position players from pitching in blowouts?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Pirates promote former All-Star closer

The Pittsburgh Pirates are experiencing the emotional moments that come with having higher expectations this season. However, manager Derek Shelton and the team announced that Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, and the rest of the Pittsburgh staff will receive some help in the form of David Bednar.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 19

Banished Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Recalled After Dominant Minor League Stint

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-hander David Bednar from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, hoping the longtime closer has worked through the issues that led to a disastrous start to the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Pirates recall two-time All-Star pitcher

Former closer David Bednar has been called up to take Tim Mayza’s spot on the active roster.

Guardians ride 14-hit attack to win over Pirates

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

The 'Most strikeouts for an MLB rookie pitcher since 1995' quiz

Oneil Cruz News / Fastball on SI / April 18

Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz is First Player in Baseball History to Accomplish This Feat

Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz hit a game-winning home run on Thursday to beat the Washington Nationals, raising his stat line to historic levels through his first 17 games of the year.

Andrew Heaney News / Total Apex Sports / April 17

Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Andrew Heaney With Tremendous Game

Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Andrew Heaney had a great start this afternoon at home against the Washington Nationals. He tossed 7.1 scoreless innings and stuck out 4.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 17

The Pirates Don’t Have a Single Good Hitter

As the 2024 season came to a close for the Pittsburgh Pirates, it was clear that the offseason needed to be dedicated to making offensive upgrades to complement a young, talented core that was taking shape.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16