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The "POOP" scorebug, now a thing of the past, was eulogized before Friday's Pirates-Phillies game by NBC Sports Philadelphia's Tom McCarthy. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Tom McCarthy eulogized ‘POOP’ scorebug before Pirates-Phillies game

"As the final out arrives on its bright and brilliant run, it will be missed. Gone but never forgotten."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 16, 2025 0
Scott Kiner and Steve Gelbs on SNY lucky sperm club

Ralph Kiner’s son says he’s part of ‘Lucky Sperm Club’ on live TV

"I would say that I'm in the Lucky Sperm Club because my dad is probably one of the greatest ambassadors of baseball that's ever lived."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 13, 2025 0
Bob Costas on 'The Dan Patrick Show'

Bob Costas: Pirates ‘have no excuse’ for being this bad for this long

"I don't want to be harsh, but what's the Pirates' excuse?"

By Sam Neumann OnMay 11, 2025 0
The Friday Night Baseball broadcasts both experienced issues. Photo Credit: Apple TV+.

Viewers complain of outages on both Apple TV+ MLB exclusive broadcasts

"Tons of glitches and black screens. Horrible service."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 2, 2025 0
Derek Shelton reacts to Pirates fan falling from stands

Pirates manager Derek Shelton emotional during press conference after fan’s disturbing fall

"The fact of how it went down, and then lying motionless…it’s extremely unfortunate. I mean, that’s an understatement"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 1, 2025 0
Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park.

SportsNet Pittsburgh appears to cut crowd audio during ‘Sell the team!’ chant

"The embarrassment has only just begun."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 20, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media.

ESPN

Jeff Passan is on a mission to show MLB fans why the Pittsburgh Pirates are a problem

Pat McAfee and Ben Roethlisberger

Pat McAfee seemed to misunderstand question around Andrew McCutchen’s ‘Big Night Aht’ absence

"Would’ve loved to have you there…"

By Reice Shipley OnApr 12, 2025 0
While Paul Skenes talks about Andrew McCutchen, Apple TV+ cameras focus on another player. Photo Credit: Apple TV+

Apple TV didn’t know who Andrew McCutchen was during Pirates game

"...did apple tv really think this was Andrew McCutchen?"

By Michael Dixon OnApr 11, 2025 0
David Samson on Roberto Clemente

David Samson slams Pirates for handling of Roberto Clemente tribute at PNC Park

"If you're the Pirates, you can't do something regarding Roberto Clemente without telling Roberto Clemente's family."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 8, 2025 0
During Sunday’s Yankees broadcast from PNC Park, Michael Kay criticized the Pirates’ front office for failing to surround Paul Skenes.

Michael Kay baffled by Pirates’ refusal to spend around Paul Skenes: ‘They did nothing to build a competitive team’

The Pirates haven't signed a free agent to a multi-year contract since 2016.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 7, 2025 0
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes and his girlfriend, LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne. Photo Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Paul Skenes on ‘GQ’ photoshoot with Livvy Dunne: ‘I’m gonna get some flak in the locker room’

"How’d I look? You guys think I look good?"

By Michael Dixon OnApr 3, 2025 0
White Sox pitcher

‘Pitching Ninja’ Rob Friedman gets praised by one MLB broadcast, dismissed by another

"Justin Lawrence told me that if you make it on Pitching Ninja, that means you had a good outing."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 1, 2025 0
A "POOP" scorebug for Pirates-Phillies on March 14, 2025 on NBC Sports Philadelphia+.

Somehow, a ‘POOP’ Phillies-Pirates broadcast scorebug returned

A NBC Sports Philadelphia+ broadcast of a Phillies-Pirates Spring Breakout game used the much-mourned "POOP" scorebug.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 14, 2025 0
NBC Sports Philadelphia scorebug

NBCS Philadelphia’s new scorebug means no more ‘POOP’ game

"NBC Sports Philadelphia changed their scorebug and we'll never have another 'POOP' game again."

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 24, 2025 0
Pittsburgh Pirates TV broadcasters Neil Walker and Greg Brown

Pirates announcer Greg Brown convinced Pittsburgh’s ‘going to win this year’

"The word 'win' is being used a lot. They're in win mode now."

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 19, 2025 0
Sep 3, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates first base Rowdy Tellez (44) gestures after hitting a one-run single against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning at Wrigley Field.

Jeff Passan fires shot at Pirates over Rowdy Tellez ordeal

"How do you continue to exist as a Major League Baseball owner who theoretically wants to win a championship and do so pinching pennies?"

By Sam Neumann OnSep 25, 2024 3
Paul Skenes on "MLB Central"

Paul Skenes amuses ‘MLB Central’ cast with ‘splinker’ story

"I was playing catch one day, and it basically accidentally came off my index finger …"

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 12, 2024 0
Jun 14, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton (17) in the dugout during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Pirates manager Derek Shelton gets testy with reporter over innocuous question

"Come on, you've watched enough baseball to know that. It's 11-0. Seriously."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 5, 2024 1
Pittsburgh Pirates Sheetz sponsorship subject of lawsuit

MLBPA group sues Pirates, Sheetz over social media posts

"We were surprised by this complaint as we have been engaged in active discussions on this matter."

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 16, 2024 0
Pirates-Astros on Space City Home Network

Pirates announcer usurps Astros broadcast with home run call

"Clear the deck! Cannonball coming!"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 30, 2024 0
Paul Skenes and Luis Gil have had great rookie seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees, respectively. Photo Credits: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports (Paul Skenes, left); Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports (Luis Gil, right).

Announcer Brian Anderson has curious take on star MLB rookies

"You could make a strong case for Luis Gil in the Rookie of the Year race, if not for Paul Skenes."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 23, 2024 1
With the Pirates locked in a scoreless tie, announcers Greg Brown and Kevin Young pulled off the rare announcer jinx/reverse jinx combo. Photo Credit: SportsNet Pittsburgh

Announcers pull off successful regular & reverse jinx in same at-bat

When in doubt, try the jinx.

By Michael Dixon OnJul 21, 2024 0
Jul 11, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) smiles after pitching six hitless inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.

Zach Gelb incredulous as Paul Skenes gets pulled during no-hit bid: ‘That’s insufferable’

"This is the problem with Major League Baseball."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 11, 2024 2
Jul 28, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird sprays water on a fan during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals broadcast riffs about the power of Furries

"The power of the Furries took care of the Metropolitans today."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 9, 2024 0

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