This loss makes it a sweep vs. the Royals, as they lost 9-3 on July 7 and also 4-3 on July 8. This extends the Pirates' ...

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates changed their leadoff hitter for their series finale vs. the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Tommy Pham takes over as the leadoff hitter for the Pirates, ...

Royals second. Salvador Perez homers to center field. Jac Caglianone called out on strikes. Nick Loftin pops out to Jared Triolo. Freddy Fermin flies out to right field to Bryan Reynolds.

For all their ongoing struggles, the Pittsburgh Pirates deserved to take some pride in their recent six-game win streak, ...

Suwinski was recalled Tuesday and appears to be headed for his first significant stint in the majors since being optioned April 20. He immediately drew a start in right field while hitting seventh, ...