PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes didn't have the outing he wanted and neither did the offense, as they suffered a 4-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game from September 16, 2025 on ESPN.

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates look to stop their three-game home skid with a victory over the Chicago Cubs. Pittsburgh is 65-85 overall and 42-33 at home. The Pirates are 43-26 in games when they record eight or more hits.

Chicago Cubs rookie starting pitcher Cade Horton left his last start against the New York Mets with back tightness. While Craig Counsell and the Cubs training s

Expert recap and game analysis of the Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game from September 15, 2025 on ESPN.

The Chicago Cubs feel good knowing they have Jameson Taillon on the mound facing elimination in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.

The Chicago Cubs will be competing in the National League wild card round next week, and the team is putting tickets on sale for those games.

Kavan Markwood, the Pirates fan who suffered a terrifying fall at a game in April, was charged after reportedly trying to enter the home of an ex-girlfriend.

A Pittsburgh Pirates fan, who suffered serious injuries after a fall during a game last season, is facing new charges due to a different incident.

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