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Zach Neto hits tiebreaking homer in the 8th inning as Angels beat the Pirates 4-3

Zach Neto hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game series sweep

4 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCutchen hits 3-run homer, Pirates get 18 hits for first time since 2023 and beat Angels 9-3

Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates had 18 hits for the first time in two years in a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels that stopped a three-game los...

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Saturday Bart is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Guardians on Saturday.

Impact Bart has started in the Pirates' last two games after missing time due to lower-back discomfort, going 2-for-7 with two walks and one RBI over that span. He'll be in the dugout for Saturday's contest while Henry Davis starts behind home plate and bats ninth against Cleveland right-hander Ben Lively.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates win 1-0 on leadoff homer for 2nd time since 1900 as Oneil Cruz sparks victory over Nationals

Oneil Cruz hit a leadoff home run, Andrew Heaney pitched 7 1/3 innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 1-0

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes catching Thursday Bart (back) will start at catcher and bat cleanup in Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Though the Pirates were concerned enough about Bart's health to keep newly acquired Brett Sullivan on hand Thursday in case he needed to be added to the roster as additional catching depth, Bart demonstrated enough progress in his recovery from lower back soreness to resume catching duties Thursday. The injury kept Bart out of the lineup for five straight games, but assuming he experiences no setbacks Thursday, he should be capable of handling a near-everyday role behind the dish moving forward. Bart had gotten off to a strong start o the season prior to getting hurt, batting .275 with one home run, one stolen base, five RBI and four runs over 12 games.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates bring 2-1 series advantage over Nationals into game 4

The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Washington Nationals, leading the series 2-1

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held out again Wednesday Bart (back) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact It's the fifth straight start Bart has missed due to lower-back soreness. Bart had been set to go through pregame testing Tuesday to determine his status, and while he has not yet been placed on the injured list, Bart clearly is not yet ready to play. Henry Davis will start at catcher and bat ninth Wednesday.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates square off against the Washington Nationals Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals on Wednesday

APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates place C/1B Endy Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list with a lacerated right index finger

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed catcher/first baseman Endy Rodriguez on the 10-injured list with a lacerated right index finger

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will go through tests pregame Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Bart (back) will go through tests pregame to determine his status, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Bart is missing a fourth straight start Tuesday due to lower-back soreness. The Pirates have added catcher Abrahan Gutierrez to their taxi squad in case a roster move involving Bart is required. The club is already without Endy Rodriguez (finger), leaving Henry Davis to start Tuesday's game.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of action Tuesday Bart (back) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Nationals.

Impact Bart will miss a fourth straight start due to lower-back discomfort. He was said to be available off the bench Monday and should be again Tuesday. The Pirates did not call up a catcher to take the roster spot of the injured Endy Rodriguez (finger), suggesting Bart's return to the lineup is imminent. Henry Davis will start at catcher and bat ninth Tuesday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals bring road slide into matchup against the Pirates

The Washington Nationals will aim to break their three-game road slide in a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Skenes and Henry Davis, taken 1st overall two years apart, make MLB history

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and catcher Henry Davis made Major League history in a 10-3 win over Washington

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Monday Bart (back) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Bart hasn't played since exiting Friday's 5-3 loss to the Reds due to lower-back discomfort, but he's expected to be available off the bench Monday after manager Derek Shelton said that the backstop caught a bullpen session earlier in the day, per Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. The Pirates called up Henry Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday to provide some extra insurance behind the dish while Bart has been tending to the back injury. Davis started at catcher in the previous two games, but Endy Rodriguez will form a battery with starting pitcher Paul Skenes in Monday's series opener.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates play the Nationals in first of 4-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals to start a four-game series

APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Sunday Bart (back) is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Reds on Sunday.

Impact Bart continues to work through lower-back discomfort and will miss a second straight game as a result. Henry Davis will once again start behind home plate and bat ninth against Reds right-hander Hunter Greene in Sunday's series finale.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Bart (back) is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Reds on Sunday.

Impact Bart continues to work through lower-back discomfort and will miss a second straight game as a result. Henry Davis will once again start behind home plate and bat ninth against Reds right-hander Hunter Greene in Sunday's series finale.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Reds aim to sweep 3-game series over the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Bart (back) is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Reds on Saturday.

Impact Bart exited Friday's game against Cincinnati due to lower-back discomfort, and he'll remain sidelined for Saturday's contest. Henry Davis -- who was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday -- will serve behind home plate and bat ninth against Reds southpaw Andrew Abbott.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Bart (back) is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Reds on Saturday.

Impact Bart exited Friday's game against Cincinnati due to lower-back discomfort, and he'll remain sidelined for Saturday's contest. Henry Davis, who was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, will serve behind home plate and bat ninth against Reds southpaw Andrew Abbott.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in game 2 of series

The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Candelario homers to help Singer and the Reds beat the Pirates 5-3

Jeimer Candelario hit a two-run homer to help Brady Singer and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with back injury Bart was removed from Friday's game against the Reds due to lower-back discomfort.

Impact The Pirates are labelling Bart as day-to-day, which is a good sign that his injury isn't too serious. The 28-year-old may miss a game or two if his soreness lingers, but he doesn't appear destined for the injured list.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Heating up Bart went 2-for-5 with an RBI on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Impact Bart delivered the walk-off hit in the bottom of the 13th inning and concluded Pittsburgh's series against the Cardinals with five hits across 11 at-bats. He also tallied three extra-base hits -- including his first homer of the season-- while driving in four. Bart showed signs of breaking out across 282 plate appearances in 2024, and he's performed well at the plate across 45 plate appearances in 2025 while serving as the Pirates' primary catcher.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

With 'high IQ' plays, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes saves runs for Pirates When Ke’Bryan Hayes saw first baseman Endy Rodriguez crash into catcher Joey Bart on a Willson Contreras pop fly in the eighth inning, one w...

APRIL 10 • TRIBLIVE.COM