Pirates ace Paul Skenes will try secure pitching wins in back-to-back starts for the first time this season when he opposes Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series in Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will sell at the MLB Trade Deadline, with some of their best assets their long-term contracted players. Pirates right-handed

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Plus: The Dodgers' reliever situation, the Rays might be thinking about selling, Luis Robert Jr.'s status and Nestor Cortes Jr's future.

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park, completing the three-game sweep of the World Series contenders. It was a

Western Pennsylvania native and Pirates closer David Bednar recorded his 16th consecutive save on Saturday, July 26, putting a 2-0 win on ice and extending his MLB-leading scoreless streak to 23 appearances and 22.

The Arizona Diamondbacks fell to the Pirates in Pittsburgh despite a strong outing by Merrill Kelly, who could be dealt before the trade deadline.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park will start later than expected due to incoming weather in the area. The Pirates announc