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Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffers serious knee injury

Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffered a left knee injury at Triple-A Indianapolis, was carted off with an air cast, and faces a diagnosis that could affect his Rule 5 eligibility and future with the organization. The injury comes during a tough season for Johnson, while rival teams like Ji Hwan Bae have already moved on to new opportunities, highlighting ongoing infield upheaval across the Pirates’ landscape.

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Baseball

Cubs Split Series: 11-0 and 3-2

The Cubs escaped in 10 innings to beat the Pirates 3-2, with Pete Crow-Armstrong's 22nd homer tying the game in the sixth and Dansby Swanson's RBI single followed by Seiya Suzuki's bases-loaded walk delivering the decisive two runs in the 10th. Matthew Boyd pitched seven strong innings for Chicago and Gavin Holliwell earned the save, while crucial Cubs defense by Hoerner and Happ stifled late Pittsburgh threats.

Pete Crow-Armstrong Seiya Suzuki

Jul 27, 2026

MLB

Pitch Clock Enforcement Drives Debate in Yankees-Pirates

The Yankees beat the Pirates 8-5 as Jose Caballero’s late-pitch-clock routine provoked Dennis Santana into a confrontation, prompting benches and bullpens to clear. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around the pitch clock since 2023, with Caballero having prior delays and Santana offering his perspective, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. supplied two homers in the win.

Dennis Santana José Caballero

Jul 25, 2026

Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffers serious knee injury

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Pitch Clock Enforcement Drives Debate in Yankees-Pirates

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