Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Monday, September 9, 2024.
Pittsburgh Pirates News
Bucs rookie stages impressive high-wire act in debut (MLB.com)
Jared Jones strikes out 9, Pirates get trio of solo home runs to beat Nationals for series split (TribLIVE)
Amid whirlwind season, Cook’s debut ‘one to remember’ (MLB.com)
3 players who are entering their final days with the Pirates (Rum Bunter)
MLB News
Smith stuns Astros with 3 homers, 8 RBIs … in first 3 at-bats (MLB.com)
Ohtani rockets 450-foot homer to reach 46-46 (MLB.com)
Sale’s gem sets up walk-off win as Braves tie Mets in WC race (MLB.com)
Verlander’s playoff rotation spot in jeopardy after troubling start (MLB.com)
Cole comes out on short end of duel with close pal Taillon (MLB.com)
Rays No. 5 prospect becomes first player to steal 100 bases since 2012 (MLB.com)
This week’s highlights: Ohtani’s 50-50 push, battle of AL MVP frontrunners (MLB.com)
Postseason Watch: Bracket, tiebreakers and more (MLB.com)
Pittsburgh & Collegiate Sports
Is there any truth to the anti-Steelers social media machine? (Behind The Steel Curtain)