MLB Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The fans at PNC Park will be treated to a game between the Chicago
Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates when they take their seats on Monday.




Righthander Jeff Samardzija will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Samardzija is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.




The Pirates will counter Samardzija with Francisco Liriano.
Lefthander Liriano has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this
season.




Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 185-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total is sitting at 7.




In their last action, Chicago was a 4-0 loser on the road against the
Cardinals. Bettors on St. Louis at -150 on the moneyline collected
their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER
bettors home happy as well.




Pittsburgh lost its last outing, a 6-1 result against the Cardinals
on October 9. Bettors who backed the Cardinals at -162 on the moneyline
won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout
window.




Team records:

Chicago: 0-0 SU

Pittsburgh: 0-0 SU




Chicago most recently:

When playing on Monday are 5-5

Before playing Pittsburgh are 2-8

After playing St. Louis are 3-7

After a loss are 3-7




Pittsburgh most recently:

When playing on Monday are 5-5

Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4

After playing St. Louis are 5-5

After a loss are 7-3




A few trends to consider:

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs’s last 9 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi Cubs’s last 15 games

Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs




Next up:



Pittsburgh home to Chi Cubs, Wednesday, April 2




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MLB Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

NL Wild Card Game: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview

The Pirates will play in their first postseason game in 21 years when they host the Reds in the National League Wild Card game. The Pirates secured home field advantage by sweeping a three-game series in Cincinnati and the winner of this game meets the Cardinals in the divisional round. The Reds are in the playoffs for the third time in four seasons, but struggled down the stretch with five consecutive losses to match a season-worst skid.

The Reds planned to start Mat Latos but scratched him due to elbow soreness and will instead go with Johnny Cueto, who is 8-2 with a 1.91 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 13 career starts at PNC Park. The Pirates opted for Francisco Liriano, who struggled against the Reds this season with an 0-3 record and a 3.70 ERA in four starts. Andrew McCutchen (.317 batting average, 21 home runs, 84 RBIs and 27 stolen bases) had an MVP-caliber season while Joey Votto (.306 batting average, 24 home runs, 73 RBIs) set a franchise record by reaching base 316 times.

The Pirates won the season series 11-8, including a 5-4 record at home.

According to the oddsmakers at BetAnySports, the Reds are at +120, the Pirates are at -130 and the total is set at 6½.

Pitching Matchup:

Johnny Cueto (5-2, 2.82 ERA) vs. Francisco Liriano (16-8, 3.02 ERA)

Johnny Cueto has been outstanding in two starts since returning from an injury and has allowed one earned run and eight hits in 12 innings. Cueto blanked the Pirates on one hit over eight innings on May 31 and then went on the disabled list for the second of three times this season. He is 13-4 with a 2.37 ERA in 21 career starts against the Pirates. Andrew McCutchen is batting .231 with three home runs in 39 career at-bats against Cueto.

Francisco Liriano has been dominant at home, going 8-1 with a 1.47 ERA in 11 outings. Though Liriano set a career best for victories, he struggled in September with a 1-2 record and a 5.14 ERA in five starts. The left-hander had a sharp outing against the Reds on September 20 when he gave up two runs and three hits in eight innings while receiving a no-decision. Joey Votto is 2-for-10 against Liriano.

Game information:

8:07 PM ET, October 1

PNC Park

Coverage: TBS

81° F/ 27° C
Clear


NL Wild Card Game: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

The Pirates will trot Charlie Morton out to the mound in this one. Righthander Morton has a 9-6 record and a 3.56 ERA this season.

Morton's opponent in this one will be Shaun Marcum. The Brewers righthander has a 3.62 ERA to go along with a 10-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Pirates were a 1-0 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Brewers. That made winners of bettors who got Milwaukee at -162 on the moneyline, while the total score (1) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games. Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Pittsburgh: 56-62 SU Milwaukee: 69-51 SU

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 1-9 After a loss are 2-8

Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After playing Pittsburgh are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 15 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Pittsburgh is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Milwaukee is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

Next up: Pittsburgh home to St. Louis, Monday, August 15 Milwaukee home to LA Dodgers, Monday, August 15

MLB Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers

The fans at Miller Park will be treated to a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers when they take their seats on Friday.

Paul Maholm will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates on this day. Lefthander Maholm is 6-12 this season with a 3.54 ERA.

It'll be Zack Greinke toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Greinke is 10-4 with a 4.21 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 9-2 winner on the road against the Giants. Bettors on Pittsburgh at +146 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Milwaukee was a 5-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Cardinals. They lost as +115 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Team records: Pittsburgh: 56-60 SU Milwaukee: 67-51 SU

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Friday are 1-9 Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After playing St. Louis are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Milwaukee is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home Milwaukee is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games

Next up: Milwaukee home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, August 13

MLB Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Francisco Giants will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at AT&T Park.

Jeff Karstens will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates on this day. Righthander Karstens is 7-5 this season with a 3.09 ERA.

Starting this game for the Giants will be Jonathan Sanchez. The lefthander has a 4.10 ERA to go along with a 4-6 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 6-0 loser on the road against the Giants. Bettors on San Francisco at -174 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Pittsburgh: 55-60 SU San Francisco: 64-53 SU

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 2-8 Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a loss are 1-9

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Francisco Pittsburgh is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games at home San Francisco is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

Next up: Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, Friday, August 12 San Francisco at Florida, Friday, August 12

MLB Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Francisco Giants will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at AT&T Park.

The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander James McDonald in this game. McDonald has a 7-5 record and a 4.23 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Giants will be Madison Bumgarner. The lefthander has a 3.71 ERA to go along with a 6-11 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 5-0 winner on the road against the Giants. Bettors on Pittsburgh at +175 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Pittsburgh: 55-59 SU San Francisco: 63-53 SU

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 1-9 Before playing San Francisco are 5-5 After playing San Francisco are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh San Francisco is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

Next up: San Francisco home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, August 10

NL Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Righthander Jeff Karstens will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Karstens is 7-4 this season with a 2.27 ERA.

It'll be Tommy Hanson toeing the rubber for the Braves in this contest. Righthander Hanson is 11-5 with a 3.06 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 3-1 winner as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Pirates at +180 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Pittsburgh has won 2 straight games. Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Pittsburgh: 53-47 SU Atlanta: 59-44 SU

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Atlanta are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Atlanta Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 14 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh Atlanta is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

Next up: Atlanta home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, July 27

MLB Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at PNC Park.

Chris Carpenter will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Righthander Carpenter is 5-7 this season with a 3.69 ERA.

It'll be Paul Maholm toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Lefthander Maholm is 6-9 with a 3.06 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 131-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for St. Louis, they were a 6-2 winner as they battled the Mets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cardinals at +106 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Reds at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Reds at -121 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: St. Louis: 51-47 SU Pittsburgh: 51-45 SU

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing St. Louis are 8-2 After playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing St. Louis Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Pittsburgh is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home

Next up: Pittsburgh home to St. Louis, Saturday, July 23

MLB Preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The San Francisco Giants and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at PNC Park.

The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Madison Bumgarner in this game. Bumgarner has a 0-3 record and a 7.79 ERA this season.

It'll be James McDonald toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Righthander McDonald is 0-2 with a 10.12 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 116-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Giants were a 3-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Pirates. That made winners of bettors who got San Francisco at -125 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: San Francisco: 11-11 SU Pittsburgh: 10-13 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing San Francisco are 4-6 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: San Francisco is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

Next up: Pittsburgh home to San Francisco, Thursday, April 28

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

MLB Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The division rival Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Busch Stadium.

Righthander Charlie Morton will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Morton is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

Starting this game for the Cardinals will be Kyle Lohse. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Pittsburgh was a 5-4 winner in its last match on the road against the Cubs. They won as +153 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of UNDER bettors.

In their last action, St. Louis was a 2-0 winner at home against the Padres. Bettors on St. Louis at -155 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Pittsburgh: 2-1 SU St. Louis: 1-2 SU

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing St. Louis are 7-3 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After playing San Diego are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road Pittsburgh is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing St. Louis Pittsburgh is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road St. Louis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

Next up: St. Louis home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 5

MLB Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals