(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bubba Chandler allowed three hits in six innings, Jake Mangum had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.

Chandler (5-8) struck out five and walked one on 85 pitches — 58 for strikes. The 23-year-old former top prospect has surrendered seven earned runs in 26 2/3 innings over his past five starts.

Mangum had two doubles, a single and a stolen base. Nick Gonzales drove in three runs for the Pirates, who hadn’t scored more than four in seven straight games since an 8-7 loss at the Reds on July 31.

Robert Stock (0-2) lasted three innings for the Mets, being charged for eight runs on nine hits and five walks with four strikeouts.

Mangum led off the first with a double off the right-field wall and scored from third when Gonzales grounded back to Stock with the bases loaded. Ronny Simon then slipped a two-out double just inside third base and down the line, tacking on two more.

In the third, Simon reached on a well-placed bunt, stole second and scored on a bloop single to right from Jacob Gonzalez.

Pittsburgh added four runs before recording an out in the fourth. Mangum lined an RBI double to left and scored on a wild pitch with the bases loaded. Stock walked Spencer Horwitz to reload the bases and was pulled after Gonzales lined a two-run double into the right-field corner.

Mets catcher Luis Torrens pitched the final two innings and was welcomed by Brandon Lowe sending a 42-mph pitch 380 feet to right for his 25th homer.

Up next

Pirates RHP Jared Jones (2-3, 4.02 ERA) was set to start the series finale Sunday against Mets LHP Sean Manaea (3-5, 4.33).

(File Photo: Source for Photo: New York Mets’ Marcus Semien hits a three-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, rookie Zac Thornton pitched five scoreless innings and the New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Friday night.

Semien’s second homer in two games and 14th of the season, a drive to left-center off Carmen Mlodzinski, capped a four-run third that put the Mets ahead 5-0. New York, last in the NL East, swept a three-game series in Cleveland before busing to Pittsburgh on Thursday night.

Thornton (3-2) allowed four hits while striking out three and walking two. The left-hander remained in the game following a 36-minute rain delay in the top of the third.

Pittsburgh got two runs in the seventh and then two more in the ninth off closer Devin Williams, but a pair of baserunning mistakes cost the Pirates as they tried to rally.

Semien made a sliding stop at second base of Bryan Reynolds’ grounder with a runner aboard to end it.

Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge was removed with left wrist soreness in the bottom of the fourth, one inning after sliding into the wall in the left-field corner while catching a flyball hit by Ronny Simon.

Benge was replaced by Cristian Pache with the Mets leading 6-0. Benge helped New York build the lead with a pair of run-scoring singles.

Making his first start since May 25, Mlodzinski (6-4) was tagged for five runs and seven hits in three innings. Mlodzinski returned to the rotation from the bullpen after Mitch Keller sustained a season-ending right shoulder injury in his previous start.

A.J. Ewing, another rookie outfielder, had three hits and scored twice for the Mets. Ewing led off the game with a double and scored on a single by Benge, who also singled home a run in the third before Semien homered. Francisco Lindor added an RBI single in the fourth.

The Pirates, who are 4-11 since the All-Star break, got two hits each from Reynolds, Nick Gonzales, Simon and Jared Triolo.

Up next

Mets RHP Robert Stock (0-1, 1.80 ERA) faces rookie RHP Bubba Chandler (4-8, 4.49) on Saturday night.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dustin May throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Dustin May won his Milwaukee debut and Jackson Chourio and Gary Sánchez hit home runs as the Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Thursday afternoon.

After losing the opener, the Brewers (72-43) won the final three games in the series.

May (6-7), acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade deadline deal on Monday, turned in a quality start, giving up two runs and three hits in six innings. He walked three and struck out five in the 97-pitch outing.

The Brewers jumped out early on Chourio’s 15th homer of the season, a solo shot off Braxton Ashcraft (11-5) with one out in the first.

The Brewers extended the lead to 2-0 in third when David Hamilton walked, stole second, went to third on a wild pitch and scored on Cooper Pratt’s sacrifice fly.

Brandon Lowe’s lead-off homer in the fourth, the first hit surrendered by May, put the Pirates on the board. Spencer Horwitz’s run-scoring single later in the inning tied it.

Milwaukee regained the lead in the fifth. Sánchez hit a solo homer and Brice Turang had a run-scoring single following a double from Pratt.

The Brewers extended the lead to 5-2 in the sixth when Garrett Mitchell snapped a 0-for-18 streak with a leadoff double and scored on Andrew Vaughn’s single.

DL Hall, Aaron Ashby and Chad Patrick, who notched his fifth save, combined to pitch three scoreless innings to close it out.

Up next

Pirates: Pittsburgh has yet name to a starter for Friday’s game against the New York Mets, who will send LHP Zac Thornton (2-2, 2.88 ERA) to the mound.

Brewers: LHP Shane Drohan (6-4, 3.48 ERA) is scheduled to take the mound as Milwaukee begins a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins, who haven’t announced a starter.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers announced today an extension
of their partnership with HEINZ, a global leader in condiments and the 157-year-old Pittsburgh brand.

HEINZ will now serve as the presenting sponsor of the new premium club at Acrisure Stadium called the 1933 Club Presented by HEINZ as the cornerstone of the renewed partnership.

This club will open on August 13th, 2026 for the Steelers’ first pre-season game against the Green Bay Packers.

The 1933 Club Presented by HEINZ will deliver an all-inclusive and elevated game day
experience to pair modern elegance with an atmosphere inspired by speakeasies.

Members will enjoy elevated beverages and dining, lounge spaces that are comfortable, a center bar that is expansive with a resident mixologist, grab-and-go offerings that are convenient, screens throughout the club, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes views of the entrance to the Steelers locker room and player tunnel, along with direct access to the 100-level concourse.

HEINZ will still be the exclusive sponsor of the HEINZ Red Zone in addition to naming rights for the new premium club.

The HEINZ Red Zone is an in-stadium feature that is a fan-favorite at Acrisure Stadium.

It is activated each time the Steelers enter the red zone on their home field, and it triggers digital bottles to fill the videoboards with ketchup.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Hazelwood Green Youth Sports Charities/Steelers Charities)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Hazelwood, the Mon Valley and the greater Pittsburgh region will be celebrating the official opening of U. S. Steel Community Field at Hazelwood Green on August 15th–16th. 

Central Catholic High School will use the new venue as its home field for varsity football and on September 11th, Central Catholic will play its first home game there against Pine-Richland.

The opening weekend for the new field begins on Saturday, August 15th with JADA House International’s Back to School Blast Off, which is an event that supports local families and students as they prepare for the new school year. 

The Hazelwood Cobras youth football program will play on the new field on Sunday, August 16th, when a series of games begin in the morning and run all day, featuring teams from 5-year-old flag football to 12- to 13-year-old players. 

According to a release from Hazelwood Green Youth Sports Charities/Steelers Charities, here is more details about the opening events for this new football field.

OPENING EVENTS

 

Saturday, August 15th, 2:00 p.m.

JADA House International Back to School Blast Off

A community event supporting students and families ahead of the new school year.

 

Sunday, August 16th, 10:00 a.m.

Hazelwood Cobras Youth Football Games and Opening Ceremony

The Hazelwood Cobras will play series of games and celebrate the opening of the field with kid-friendly activities and local performers. The four games include flag at 10 a.m., 8U at noon, 10U at 2 p.m. and 12U at 4 p.m. Game balls will be presented during a special “halftime” celebration to recognize community members whose shared commitment made the new field possible. Tickets can be purchased that day at the gate.

 

Friday, September 11th, 7:00 p.m.

Central Catholic vs. Pine-Richland

Central Catholic High School will play its first varsity football home game at U. S. Steel Community Field in a premier WPIAL matchup. Ticket information, including on-sale details, will be announced at a later date.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Milwaukee Brewers’ Kyle Harrison pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Harrison struck out the final eight batters he faced, William Contreras homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Harrison (9-2) gave up one hit and one walk while striking out 10 in five innings in his first start since July 8 after an IL stint due to left forearm tightness. It was the fourth time this season and sixth time in his career he reached double digit strikeouts.

Harrison took the mound to warm up for the sixth, but abruptly left before the inning began. Milwaukee later said he had cramps in both calves. He had the second-longest strikeout streak in Brewers history behind Corbin Burnes, who tied the major league record with 10 straight in 2021.

Abner Uribe retired all three batters faced in the eighth inning, and Trevor Megill earned his 20th save with a perfect ninth.

One day after being booed by his team’s fans, Christian Yelich delivered an RBI double in the fourth inning to give the Brewers a 1-0 lead. Andrew Vaughn immediately added a single to right field, which sent both Yelich and William Contreras home.

They were Milwaukee’s only two hits off Paul Skenes (9-10), who issued a leadoff walk to Brice Turang in the first before retiring 10 in a row. Lake Bachar, who replaced Skenes at the start of the sixth, gave up a solo home run to Contreras that put the Brewers ahead 4-0.

Endy Rodriguez hit a two-run home run in the seventh to pull the Pirates to 4-2.

Up next

Dustin May (5-7, 4.38 ERA) was set to make his first start as a Brewer on Thursday, facing Braxton Ashcraft (11-4, 3.96 ERA) in the series finale.

(Credit and Caption for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna walks to the dugout after striking out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in San Francisco. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/Associated Press)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A source confirmed to ESPN amid multiple reports today that the Pittsburgh Pirates recently released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna.

Ozuna signed a one-year, $12 million deal prior to the season which included a mutual option for 2027.

The thirty-five-year-old Ozuna did not provide the offensive numbers that the Pirates were hoping for, because he hit just .203 with 8 home runs, 29 RBIs and a .613 OPS in 70 games with the team.

The Pirates are also reportedly calling up infielder Ronny Simon to the active roster.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers announced yesterday that their annual
Steelers Style event, which is presented by Neighborhood Ford Store, PNC, UPMC, and UPMC Health Plan, will take place on Friday, October 9th at 6 p.m. at Stage AE.

Steelers Style is the team’s biggest yearly fundraiser and it is known for its legacy of fashion and football.

Proceeds will benefit the Chuck Noll Foundation, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and Cancer Bridges.

This year’s Steelers Style theme is called “Forged for the Gridiron: Runway Ready, Gameday Inspired,” and it will pay tribute to the enduring identity of Pittsburgh as a tough football town.

Two Steelers honorary co-captains will be announced closer to the event because this is a custom.

You can click here for more information about this event and to purchase tickets for it.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Milwaukee Brewers’ Luis Lara (18) gestures after hitting an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn homered, Logan Henderson allowed two runs in six innings to win his sixth consecutive decision, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Tuesday night.

Henderson (6-1), whose only loss was in early May, allowed four hits, including two solo homers, struck out eight and walked one.

Antonio Senzatela, acquired from the Rockies on Monday, tossed a scoreless seventh with the aid of a double play. Abner Uribe stranded runners on the corners in the eighth and Trevor Megill closed with a perfect ninth for his 19th save in 21 opportunities.

The NL Central-leading Brewers, who earned their major league-high 70th victory, won for just the second time in eight games this season against Pittsburgh.

The Brewers scored two runs in the fourth off Jared Jones (2-3) to go in front 3-1. Vaughn opened the inning with his fifth homer. Cooper Pratt singled with one out and David Hamilton beat out a bunt single. Chourio’s single scored Pratt.

Endy Rodriguez opened the fifth with his sixth homer to pull Pittsburgh within 3-2.

Milwaukee countered in the bottom half on Luis Lara’s RBI single off Wilber Dotel, who relieved to open the inning.

Jacob Gonzalez opened the third with his fifth homer, sending the first pitch 401 feet to right-center to put the Pirates up 1-0.

Chourio answered in the bottom half with his 14th home run, a one-out solo shot to right-center for his first homer since July 4.

Kirby Yates, acquired Monday from the Angels, tossed a scoreless ninth for Pittsburgh.

Pirates manager Don Kelly was ejected in the fifth inning by home plate umpire James Hoye, Kelly’s sixth ejection of the season, most in the majors.

Up Next

Kyle Harrison (8-2, 3.01) starts for the Brewers on Wednesday, while Paul Skenes (9-9, 3.90) starts for the Pirates.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: New York Mets pitcher Luke Weaver throws out Los Angeles Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández at first base during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Pirates traded for some right-handed relief pitchers yesterday to help their bullpen before the 2026 MLB trade deadline expired at 6 p.m.

The Pirates acquired Luke Weaver from the New York Mets in exchange for twenty-one-year-old shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura.

The thirty-two-year-old Weaver is 2-1 with a 1.84 ERA in 42 appearances for the Mets this season.

The Pirates also acquired Kirby Yates from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Double-A right-handed pitcher Kyle Robinson.

The thirty-nine-year-old Yates is 0-5 with a 3.95 ERA in 31 appearances with the Angels this season.

The Pirates also acquired Lake Bachar from the Miami Marlins in exchange for twenty-five-year-old right-handed relief pitcher Brandon Bidois, twenty-two-year-old High-A outfielder Brian Sanchez and eighteen-year-old Florida Complex League infielder Hyun Seung Lee.

The thirty-one-year-old Bachar is 1-2 with a 3.84 ERA in 38 appearances with the Marlins this season. 

The Pirates also recently traded right-handed relief pitcher Hunter Stratton to the San Diego Padres for prospect pitcher Andrew Moore.

Moore was designated to Triple-A Indianapolis as a reult of this move and the 26-year-old posted a combined 3.46 ERA, 62 strikeouts and a .160 batting average across his 30 minor league appearances which were split between Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso this season.