The Latest Breaking News from Rich Hill

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates probably could have used a furry or two, although they surely would’ve settled for a clutch hit. However it happened, some semblance of a late-game charge.

Baseball has often been described as a kids game.

PITTSBURGH — When the San Diego Padres clustered five hits and scored three runs in the top of the second inning on Tuesday night, it felt like another disastrous night looming for the Pirates.

Hitting coach Andy Haines has become a popular target for fan frustration amid plenty of Pirates struggles: losses in 12 of 13 after Sunday's shutout — their 10th, tied for an MLB high — plus ranking 28th in runs (72) and 29th in OPS (.626) this month.

The Cubs, on a 10-2 tear, have it going heading into a two-game set against the Cardinals.

MILWAUKEE — Whenever the Pirates inevitably review what went right or wrong during Friday’s series opener in Milwaukee, here’s guessing starter Rich Hill won’t need more than a millisecond to figure out the problem.

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.

With Kwesi Adofo-Mensah likely to make multiple trades during the NFL Draft, understanding the value of picks is key.

A look at the value of the Tennessee Titans' 2023 NFL draft picks based on the Rich Hill trade value chart.

Breaking down the value of each of Washington's eight selections.