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Notes: Nico Hoerner returned to the lineup, and the team gave injury updates on Justin Steele, Drew Smyly and Wade Miley.

Mervis entered Saturday with 35 home runs this season, tied with teammate Alexander Canario for third-most in the minors this season.

PITTSBURGH — Seemingly stranded in the desert while mired in one of the longest losing stretches of the season, the Pirates found some water Saturday in the form of future pieces, young players they surely hope will be part of an eventual rebound.

A Guardians edge that has been unmistakable throughout the season is how hard they play for their manager.

Miley exited the game in the bottom of the fifth inning.

National Hispanic Heritage month recognizes the contributions of those like the 15-time All-Star and Hall of Famer.

With a 6-5 victory Friday against the Pirates, the Cubs went up 2-0 in the four-game series.

PITTSBURGH — Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski supplied the homers. Ji Hwan Bae picked up his first MLB hit and stole two bases, and the Pirates showed plenty of fight during Friday's game against the Cubs. Shoot, Oneil Cruz even drove one to the warning track in the ninth, giving…

Stroman’s book is available for pre-order.

PITTSBURGH — Everything about Thursday night’s Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs felt a little off.

The pitch that dealt the final blow was also one Wesneski worked to refine last week.