
Ozzie Albies leads off as Braves begin series with Pirates
Alex Verdugo is out of the lineup, which means that Ozzie Albies is stepping in as the leadoff hitter in his absence.

Pirates fan who fell from PNC Park stands is recovering “ahead of schedule,” doctors and family say
Kavan Markwood sustained injuries to several parts of his body, but has continued to progress positively.

Family of Pirates fan who fell over the right field wall at PNC Park say he’s awake but has “a long road ahead.”
The family of Kavan Markwood said that he is awake, alert, and able to speak, but still has a long road to recovery.

Seiya Suzuki homers twice to lift Cubs to win over Pirates
Seiya Suzuki hit two home runs and finished with three RBIs to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.

‘We’ll see’: With a May 1 opt out in his contract, veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal stays put with Triple-A Worcester
With the chance to opt out of his minor-league contact with the Boston Red Sox on May 1, veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal chooses to stay with WooSox.

Fan hospitalized after scary fall from outfield wall during Cubs and Pirates game
A fan attending the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs game on Wednesday night fell from the 21-foot right-field wall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during the seventh inning.

Trent Grisham homers twice as Yankees surge past reeling Pirates 10-4
Trent Grisham homered twice, including a three-run shot to fuel a six-run fifth-inning rally, and the New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4.

Braves land catcher in trade with Pirates
The winless Braves add catching depth to the organization after completing a deal with the Pirates on Thursday

Max Kranick grew up a Mets fan attending games at Shea Stadium with David Wright being his favorite player.
Max Kranick grew up a huge New York Mets fan, going to games at Shea Stadium and Citi Field with his family and rooting for his favorite player David Wright. Now, the Valley View graduate gets to play for his childhood team. He has earned a spot on the Mets’ Opening Day 26-man roster and will pitch out of the bullpen. New York begins the season Thursday in Houston against the Astros at 4:10 …

BREAKING NEWS: Mets Sign Clay Holmes, Plan To Move Reliever Into Rotation
Clay Holmes is not only moving from the Yankees to the Mets but from the bullpen to the rotation.