Despite Bubba Chandler's dominant AAA numbers, the Pirates opted to call up Mike Burrows—here’s why that decision raises eyebrows.

Jones is expected to return to MLB competition in 10-12 months after undergoing surgery in Dallas on Wednesday.

PITTSBURGH (WKBN) — Pirates pitcher Jared Jones and infielder Enmanuel Valdez will both miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery. Valdez underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. He suffered the injury on May 10 and is expected to miss approximately six months.

At the major-league level, things haven't gone so well this season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They enter play on Thursday at 17-33 and in last place in the National League Central. They've already fired manager Derek Shelton and are seen as wasting the early years of Paul Skenes's career.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates (17-33) host the Milwaukee Brewers (24-26) for a four game homestand on Memorial Day weekend, as they are looking to keep momentum from a