After matching the MLB record by scoring four runs or fewer in 26 straight games, they finally scored five runs to avoid setting the record.

Preview the May 23 matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

It's Thursday, May 22 and the Brewers (24-26) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (17-33). Milwaukee has not announced its starter yet, while Mike Burrows makes his 2025 debut for Pittsburgh. The Pirates snapped a four-game losing streak with back-to-back wins over the Reds in the last two days.

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington confirmed that the team isn't interested in trading star pitcher Paul Skenes.

Pittsburgh Pirates GM Ben Cherington said Thursday that he is not considering trading ace Paul Skenes, the reigning NL Rookie of the Year.

The Pirates are reeling, and just about everything is on the table for a last-place team but they won't be trading ace Paul Skenes.

PITTSBURGH — Andrew Heaney and four relievers combined on a four-hitter as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged Cincinnati 3-1 on Wednesday. Heaney (3-3) allowed a run on three hits with two walks and four strikeouts in five innings of work to win for the first time in nearly a month.

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The Pirates stand at 17-33; the Reds are 25-26.