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PITTSBURGH – Mitch Keller made his final start of the season for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday in what was the last game at PNC Park in 2024.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 26

Pirates’ Home Schedule Ends With Ugly 5-2 Loss to Brewers

PITTSBURGH— The Pirates’ 2024 home schedule ended with a whimper on Thursday, with the Buccos enduring a 5-2 loss to the division-winning Milwaukee Brewers.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / September 26

Mitch Keller, Pirates chase series win over playoff-bound Brewers

After tying a career high by allowing eight runs in his latest start, Pittsburgh right-hander Mitch Keller will try and bounce back when the Pirates host the National League Central champion Milwaukee Brewers in their final home game of the season on Thursday.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 20

Pirates Clinch 28th Losing Season in Last 32 Years With Loss to Reds

Mitch Keller’s second-half struggles continued as the Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated 8-3 by the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark on Friday night.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 19

Pirates Down Cardinals on Late Clutch Hit; Oneil Cruz Makes Web Gem

Nick Gonzales delivered a game-winning single in the eighth for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday at Busch Stadium to salvage the series. The Pirates (72-81) broke a scoreless tie in the top of the fourth when Bryan De La Cruz followed Nick Gonzales’ triple with a sacrifice fly to center.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / September 19

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Series Sept. 20-22: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

In the opener of a three-game series, on Friday, Sept. 20 at 6:40 PM ET, the Cincinnati Reds are hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates. Reds vs. Pirates Series Info Pirates @ Reds Time: Friday, September 20 at 6:40 PM ET Reds Starting Pitcher: Nick Martínez Pirates Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller TV Channel: SportsNet PT Livestream: Fubo […]

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / September 11

Four New Building Blocks the Pirates Will Take into 2025

Despite flirting with postseason contention at times during the 2024 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in a very familiar situation: the bottom of the NL Central.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 20

Mitch Keller, Pirates blank Rangers

Mitch Keller threw seven-plus shutout innings to help the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-0 win against the Texas Rangers in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday evening in Arlington, Texas.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 20

Pirates Shut Out Rangers: Keller Shines, De La Cruz Comes Up Big

After back-to-back rough outings, Mitch Keller rebounded and delivered a brilliant performance for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 4-0 win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 21

Pirates' hot streak should change trade-deadline expectations

Pirates' recent hot streak should change trade-deadline expectations

The Pittsburgh Pirates should not only be buyers at the 2024 MLB trade deadline (July 30), but they should be aggressive and set their sights high with the intention of landing a significant bat.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / July 3

Despite off night, Keller still worth getting behind when going gets tough

Ask just about any player in the Pirates' clubhouse about Mitch Keller and what makes him special on the mound, and each will likely provide a different answer.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 7

Twins look to halt Pirates starter Mitch Keller's win streak

Pittsburgh right-hander Mitch Keller will look to win his sixth straight start on Friday night when the Pirates open a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 1

Keller's growing maturation aids another 'gritty performance'

TORONTO -- Mitch Keller has experienced his share of adversity throughout his major-league career. Following his debut in 2019, the former top pitching prospect went through stretches where he lacked consistency.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 7

Keller brings a 'different intensity' in complete-game gem

Compared to some of his past starts, Joey Bart didn’t see the same version of Mitch Keller on Monday night. There was something different about him. In a good way.

MLB News / Action Network / March 27

MLB player props: A pair of Opening Day bets for 3/28

Action Network's Sean Koerner lays out his MLB player props for Opening Day on March 28.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / March 7

Pittsburgh Pirates' Ace Not Worried About Decrease in Velocity

On the good side of things, Pittsburgh Pirates' ace Mitch Keller tossed four solid innings in spring training on Wednesday. On the down side of things, Keller's velocity was down - only sitting at a pedestrian 90-92 mph.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / February 23

Keller 'couldn't be more thrilled' after signing five-year extension

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Surrounded by a group of supporters, including family, teammates, coaches and members of the Pirates’ front office, Mitch Keller sat

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 22

Pirates extension of Mitch Keller a conveniently timed move

Pirates extension of Mitch Keller a conveniently timed PR move

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed starter Mitch Keller to a slick extension, but that move feels hollow for a number of reasons.

Pirates continue commitment to future by extending All-Star SP

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 22

Pirates continue commitment to future by extending All-Star SP

The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't made the playoffs since 2015 and haven't won a postseason game since 2013. Still, the arrow only appears to continue pointing up following Thursday's contract extension with ace Mitch Keller.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

Sources: Pirates, Mitch Keller Agree to 5-Year Extension

Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a five-year contract, Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reports. The right-hander had a stellar 2023 campaign where he struck out 210 batters and was an All-Star for the first time when finished 13-9 with a 4.21 ERA.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 22

Pirates reach five-year extension with All-Star RHP

A 2014 second-round pick and longtime top prospect, he has taken major steps forward over the past two seasons, pitching to a combined 4.08 ERA in 353 1/3 innings.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 18