Andrew McCutchen hits a go-ahead homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 for their third straight win.

Andrew McCutchen hits a go-ahead homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 for their third straight win

Whisenhunt showed something in his major-league debut Monday night but there was nothing festive about a 10th loss in 12 games.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (44-62) and the San Francisco Giants (54-52) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Oracle Park is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Pirates vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated outfielder Alek Thomas from the bereavement list ahead of their series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. There was no corresponding move; Thomas takes the spot vacated by outfielder Randal Grichuk,

The Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0 at at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes struck out nine players and allowed only three hits over six innings. The Pirates stand at 44-62;