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BET ON IT: Pirates in contention in woeful NL Central which would mean big profits for early backers.

Gary Cohen was far from enthused while working Friday’s blowout defeat to the Pirates.

The overall trend has been that homer streaks of at least five games have gone hand-in-hand with staying power.

Right now, NIL is sort of turning the college football landscape into the wild west. There is very little regulation, but with that comes freedom.

PITTSBURGH — From the first pitch of Johan Oviedo’s last start, it was clear the Pirates right-hander meant business. Debuting a sinker after tinkering with it throughout spring, it didn’t take Oviedo long to show that he was intent on displaying a different version of himself.

PITTSBURGH — Rich Hill was livid with a rarely-called first-inning balk. Turns out, his wouldn’t be the only one of the game.

PITTSBURGH — Not a drop of rain fell on the PNC Park grass, but much of what transpired Monday on the North Shore could’ve been described by a series of short bursts, exciting bits of action that ultimately defined the Pirates’ 6-4 series-opening victory against the red-hot Texas Rangers.

I listened to Derek Shelton's patient explanation about why he took Mitch Keller out of Saturday's game against Arizona after six innings with the Pirates leading 3-2.

PITTSBURGH — A few hours before first pitch, Austin Hedges delivered a softly spoken message that was just audible enough for those in the clubhouse to hear.