The Pittsburgh Pirates open their regular season today when they begin a four-game series with the Miami Marlins. First pitch is 4:10pm. Pre-game on WISR begins at 3:45pm. 2024 National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes will start for the Bucs.
The Pirates revealed Wednesday that pitcher Jared Jones has been diagnosed with a sprained ligament in his pitching elbow. He has been shut down from throwing for six weeks.
After their opening series in Miami, the Bucs will remain in Florida and visit Tampa Bay Monday. The Pirates home opener is a week from tomorrow, when they host the New York Yankees.