Grand slam by Jack Suwinski, 300th HR by Andrew McCutchen help Pirates split with Phillies, by ⁦Justin Guerriero⁩

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The elusive quest is over: Andrew McCutchen blasts career homer No. 300.

Some background and immediate thoughts from Andrew McCutchen on hitting home run No. 300, via Kevin Gorman and myself:

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Pirate fans Vinay and Toren Mehta caught Andrew McCutchen’s 300th home run ball. (Hit off Toren’s cap, Vinay got it on the rebound).

They didn’t know it was his 300th. Philly fans wanted them to throw it back. Instead, they get to meet Cutch.

Marco Gonzales heads to injured list as Pirates suffer early blow to starting rotation, by ⁦Justin Guerriero⁩

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Mitch Keller on the mound, Joey Bart behind the plate as Pirates attempt to split series against Zack Wheeler and the Phillies.

Mt. Lebanon native and Central Catholic grad Neal Shipley already has received advice from Jack Nicklaus, made it to the weekend in his first Masters and secured the prize for the tournament’s low amateur. Now, he is paired with Tiger Woods.
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First love: Now that Pirates 3B ⁦KeBryan Hayes⁩ has a Gold Glove, focus turns to his hitting via ⁦Kevin Gorman⁩ ⁦TribLIVE.com⁩ triblive.com/sports/first-l…

First love: Now that Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes has a Gold Glove, focus turns to his hitting

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Navy SEALs are some of the world's most elite warriors.

What's their secret weapon?

Breath control.

I undertook a gruelling 52-hour non-stop training with ex-SEALs.

Here's what they teach you.

First love: Now that Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes has a Gold Glove, focus turns to his hitting

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Jared Triolo, Andrew McCutchen and Michael A. Taylor get the day off as LHP Marco Gonzales and the Pirates face RHP Spencer Turnbull and the Phillies.

First love: Now that Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes has a Gold Glove, focus turns to his hitting

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A deeper look at how Teamsters
Local 211/205 secretly worked for months on a deal with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette behind the backs of four other units who still remain on strike.

Reminder that they led the strike, which turned the lives of many upside down.

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I write a newsletter called Throwbacks, about sports, culture and history. This week, I wrote (separately) about Larry David and O.J. Simpson. The link is in my bio, above.

Skenes threw 36 of 55 pitches for strikes.
His 8 Ks included two against top-100 prospect Jace Jung , as well as Bligh Madris and Keston Hiura.

Jackson Chourio vs Jackson Holliday time!!

Last time 2 20-year-olds or younger appeared in the same game: 9/27/19 Vladimir Guerrero Jr + Elvis Luciano, both for TOR

Last time 2 20-year-olds or younger appeared on opposing teams in a game: 6/9/19 Juan Soto vs Fernando Tatis Jr…

Bailey Falter makes his return to Philly against fellow lefty Cristopher Sanchez as Pirates, Phillies run it back with the same lineups as last night.

Analysis: Countdown on for Paul Skenes to check boxes, receive promotion to Pirates

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Mason Miller going 102, 102 and 103mph. 😳😳