Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings and earned his first win of the season as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Saturday night. Kikuchi (1-5) allowed five hits and three walks while striking out six in his third start since returning Aug.

The Pittsburgh Pirates star relief pitcher is battling an uncommon medical issue.

The Houston Astros are scheduled to play the first game of the 2027 Spring Training season on Friday, Feb. 19 when they host the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. The 2027 season will mark the Astros 11th Spring Training at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches,

Jared Jones pitched six strong innings, Jake Mangum had an RBI double in the second inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Los Angeles Angels 1-0 on Friday night. The MLB-worst Angels (53-88) lost for the 10th time in 11 games. The Pirates have won five of six games.

It wasn’t pretty. But style points don’t matter at this point. The Pirates won another series with a 5-2 victory over the Giants on Thursday afternoon at PNC Park, keeping hope alive for a potential playoff push.

The healthy return of Oneil Cruz, Konnor Griffin and - eventually - Ryan O'Hearn could be enough to secure a winning season and signal tangible signs of progress.

Rookie right-hander Khristian Curtis worked three-plus innings to pick up his first major league win as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped San Francisco 5-2.

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones had one of his best starts since returning from elbow surgery, and Konnor Griffin made his presence known in his first game off the IL as the Pirates beat the Angels 1-0 at PNC Park on Friday night.