BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to keep a three-game home win streak going when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies. Pittsburgh has a 24-24 record at home and a 50-48 record overall.

Anne Rogers of MLB.com reported that Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro announced they are moving left-handed pitcher ...

The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly contacted the Pittsburgh Pirates about a 2.37 ERA closer ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Since joining the Pirates in 2021, Bednar has recorded 65 saves and a 2.58 ERA across four seasons. He’s shown he can handle pressure, and he brings a power arm that fits the Phillies’ style.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pirates: 7-3, .256 batting average, 3.03 ERA, outscored opponents by 28 runs Phillies: 5-5, .252 batting average, 6.31 ERA, outscored by 15 runs ...

LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 8-2, .241 batting average, 3.70 ERA, outscored opponents by 13 runs Pirates: 6-4, .260 batting average, 6.44 ERA, outscored by six runs ...

Pittsburgh Pirates (15-29, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (25-18, second in the NL East)GAME TIME: Philadelphia, 6:45 p.m.Philadelphia has a 14-8 record in home games and a 25 ...

Pirates: 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes (lower back inflammation) had a full workout for a second straight day Friday. He began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday but has been unable to ...

Connor Joe had four hits for the Pirates. STAR IS BORN Phillies rookie reliever Orion Kerkering (1-0) threw 18 sliders and struck out two in a scoreless inning of relief for his first big league win.

The Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen has been one of the worst in baseball this season. They are reportedly looking for bullpen upgrades before Thursday's trade deadline.

Philadelphia Phillies (37-25, second in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (23-40, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:40 p.m.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and visiting Philadelphia Phillies will play the rubber game of a weekend series on Sunday. The question is which flavor of offense will show up for both clubs.