After rare misstep, Pirates' bullpen seeks redemption vs. Cardinals
Thirty-six innings. More than a year. That's how long it had been since the Cardinals scored against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest I can share about Pirates vs. Cardinals rivalry:
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Recent headlines (through 2025-2026) show the Pirates and Cardinals exchanging series wins, with notable performances from players like Nick Gonzales and other Pirates standouts, and Cardinals teams leaning on a mix of veterans and younger talent. For example, a late-2025 CBS Pittsburgh recap highlighted the Cardinals snapping a walk-off chance by a Pirates defender, while early 2026 pieces noted both teams trying to reignite offenses after slumps. These give a sense of a competitive, sometimes bullpen-driven, division clash. [CBS Pittsburgh recap and related 2025-08-27 content][CBS Sports piece discussing bullpen and series context, 2026-04-27][ESPN live-score snapshot, 2025-05-06]
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Head-to-head tendencies: Historically, the Cardinals have often pitched well in Pittsburgh and have had success limiting Pirates run production in key series, while the Pirates have mobilized multi-hit games and timely runs in home-and-away series. Recent mentions in MLB coverage emphasize balanced outbreaks on offense for both sides and strategic bullpen usage. [CBS Pittsburgh summary][CBS Sports 2026-05-17 preview]
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Notable upcoming/ongoing series notes: When these two meet in standings-driven sequences, previews typically focus on lefty-righty matchups (e.g., Liberatore vs. Keller in 2026 previews) and the Pirates’ home-field advantage in Pittsburgh, with Cardinals roster churn from offseason trades sometimes reflected in series narrative. [CBS Sports 2026-05-17 preview]
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