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Castillo ends losing skid as Reds top Pirates 4-2 in Game 1
Luis Castillo pitched six strong innings to pick up his first victory in nearly a year as the Cincinnati Reds edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday.
BBTN: Jesse Rogers on the evolution of Yu Darvish and how baseball has been bad this season, Plus, Todd Radom on Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Jesse Rogers joins Buster Olney to discuss the evolution of Yu Darvish since arriving in Chicago, how he’s come out of his shell and concerns for the Cubs as October looms (4:55). Plus, the guys get into the Yankees’ pitching woes, the Phillies honoring Dick Allen, Bert Blyleven exiting the Twins TV booth and why they feel the baseball has been bad this season. Later, Todd Radom talks about Angel Stadium of Anaheim and administers the weekly quiz (30:54).
Reynolds' HR powers Pirates to win (0:19)
New father Reynolds homers as Pirates top Cubs 6-2
First-time father Bryan Reynolds hit a three-run homer in his return from paternity leave to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Thursday.
BBTN: Buster, Boog Sciambi and Hembo remember Mets legend Tom Seaver
Boog Sciambi joins Buster to discuss Tom Seaver’s passing, his larger than life presence, throwing a complete game for his 300th win and his connection with Mets fans (7:35). Plus, the guys get into how they felt about the suspensions handed down for the Yankees and Rays, and Boog’s work fighting ALS. Plus, Hembo on Seaver being traded in his prime, Jon Lester earning his contract, Alec Bohm’s outstanding contact and Bryce Harper mic’d up (24:39).
Baez and Hendricks lead Cubs over Pirates.
Javier Baez hit a three-run home run and Kyle Hendricks pitched one-run ball over six innings Wednesday night to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Baez's big 3-run HR helps Cubs to third straight win (0:25)
Pirates wearing No. 21 jerseys to honor Clemente
When MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day on Wednesday, Sept. 9, all Pirates players and coaches will wear No. 21 on their jerseys.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
The Pirates will honor Roberto Clemente's life and legacy by recognizing number 21 in an unprecedented manner, ESPN has learned. All Pirates' players will wear number 21 to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day Wednesday, September 9.
Tracking MLB prospects from our top 100 who have made it to the majors in 2020
Which of Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects are shining in the majors and which are struggling? We break it all down.
Happ spoils Hayes' debut, leads Cubs past Pirates 8-7
Ian Happ finished what he started, singling home Nico Hoerner in the top of the 11th to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand coming out of trade deadline
From the rising Rays to the also-rans, our rankings changed a lot for the stretch run.
Vazquez: I never confessed to sex with minor
Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez, facing multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor, testified that police officers lied when they said he confessed to having sex with a 13-year-old girl.
Arcia's pinch hit in 8th lifts Brewers over Pirates 6-5
Orlando Arcia's pinch-hit single with two outs in the eighth inning drove in the tiebreaking run as the Milwaukee Brewers slipped past the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Monday night.
Winners and losers from surprisingly active MLB trade deadline
From the Padres landing a top starter to the contenders expected to deal who didn't, we look at how teams did shaking up their rosters.
Bell, Polanco homer off Woodruff as Pirates beat Brewers 5-1
Josh Bell and Gregory Polanco homered off Brandon Woodruff and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Sunday.
Sogard bails out Hader, lifts Brewers with 1st walkoff HR
Eric Sogard bailed out All-Star closer Josh Hader by hitting first career walkoff home run, a two-run shot that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Saturday night.
Gyorko, Burnes come up big as Brewers trounce Pirates 9-1
Jedd Gyorko homered twice and Corbin Burnes struck out 10 in six innings, helping the Milwaukee Brewers pound the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 on Friday night.
White Sox acquire CF Dyson from Pirates
The Chicago White Sox have acquired Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Jarrod Dyson in a trade, the Pirates announced Friday.
Jeff Passan ESPN
The Chicago White Sox are acquiring center fielder Jarrod Dyson from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources familiar with the trade tells ESPN.
Tucker sparks Pirates in 4-3 win over Cardinals
Cole Tucker drove in the go-ahead run in extra innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 in a doubleheader opener Thursday.
Tucker sparks Pirates in 4-3 win over Cardinals
Cole Tucker drove in the go-ahead run and also scored in extra innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 in a doubleheader opener Thursday.
Possible Pirates trade chip Kela placed on IL
Pirates closer Keone Kela was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with right-forearm tightness.
White Sox hit 4 more homers, rip Pirates 10-3
Jose Abreu homered again, Dallas Keuchel followed Lucas Giolito's no-hitter with six dominant innings, and the surging Chicago White Sox pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 on Wednesday for their ninth win in 10 games.
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2020 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 22 | 15 | .595 | - | L1 |
| St. Louis | 14 | 14 | .500 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 17 | 19 | .472 | 4.5 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 17 | 21 | .447 | 5.5 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 11 | 25 | .306 | 10.5 | L1 |
2020 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs14327th
Batting Average.22027th
On Base Percentage.28230th
Slugging Percentage.35029th
Earned Run Average4.9321st
Quality Starts2Tied-25th
WHIP1.4426th
BAA.24921st