Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin made his debut with Double-A Altoona and showed why he's viewed as the best future talent in basebal

The Toronto Blue Jays (73-52) and Pittsburgh Pirates (52-73) begin a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from PNC Park in Pittsburgh is set for 6:40 p.m ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Blue Jays vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

THIS DAY IN CUBS HISTORY: Shawon Dunston homered twice off John Smoltz and Mike Harkey threw a three-hit shutout as the Cubs defeated the Braves 7-0. It happened 35 years ago today, Friday, Aug. 17, 1990.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a bullpen duo, who have finally returned to the mound after months out with injuries. Both left-handed pitcher Tim Mayz

Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in the rubber game of the weekend series.

View news about the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers game played on August 11, 2025 including player news, injury news, predictions, analysis and more.

Shortstop/outfielder Konnor Griffin, who the Pirates selected within the top 10 of the 2024 draft, will end his season at the Double-A level.

Andrew McCutchen made it clear that he's tired of the Pittsburgh Pirates' losing. Could that mean the end is nigh for his tenure with the organization?