John Perrotto

@JPerrotto

Freelance writer (mainly baseball) for @pghbaseballnow, @ForbesSports, @NewsweekSports, @AP_Sports, @BaseballDigest. Student Media Advisor: @RMUSentryMedia

Beaver Falls, PA

Joined July 2014

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · 2 h

NO DEAL: Pirates Second Round Pick Angel Cervantes Will Honor UCLA Commitment pittsburghbaseballnow.com/no-deal-pirate…

JPerrotto's tweet card. Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 second-round draft pick Angel Cervantes announced he will honor his commitment to UCLA

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · 2 h

Pirates Draft Signings: Eight More Picks Sign, Including Fourth and Fifth Rounders pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pirates-draft-…

JPerrotto's tweet card. The Pittsburgh Pirates signed eight more draft picks, including fourth rounder Gustavo Melendez and fifth rounder Adonys Guzman.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · 6 h

'Just Trying to Get Back on Course,' Bailey Falter Bounces Back, Leads Pirates to Sweep pittsburghbaseballnow.com/just-trying-to…

JPerrotto's tweet card. Bailey Falter rebounded after a touch stretch to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a series sweep over the Detroit Tigers.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · 7 h

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JJohn Perrotto@JPerrotto · 10 h

Spencer Horwitz, as I write in this column for @pghbaseballnow, might finally be turning the corner. pittsburghbaseballnow.com/perrotto-battl… #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #MLB

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · Jul 22

Johan Oviedo talks about his long rehab process in my column for @pghbaseballnow pittsburghbaseballnow.com/johan-oviedo-r… #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #MLB

JPerrotto's tweet card. Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2023 after having Tommy John elbow surgery.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · 8 h

Bailey Falter Gem, Spencer Horwitz's First Career Slam Pushes Pirates to Sweep pittsburghbaseballnow.com/bailey-falter-…

JPerrotto's tweet card. Three days after one of the lowest points of their season, the Pirates rebounded to sweep the top team in the American League.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · 10 h

A great story from one of my favorite people in baseball about one of my favorite people in baseball.

ZZack Meisel@ZackMeisel · 14 h

My tribute to Hall of Famer Tom Hamilton, everyone's best friend and the best narrator for the soundtrack to summer that anyone could ask for: nytimes.com/athletic/65065…

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · 10 h

Spencer Horwitz, as I write in this column for @pghbaseballnow, might finally be turning the corner. pittsburghbaseballnow.com/perrotto-battl… #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #MLB

JPerrotto's tweet card. PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Pirates thought Spencer Horwitz was the right hitter to boost their ailing offense. That is why traded right-hander Luis Ortiz and two left-handed pitching prospects to...

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · 11 h

CBS Sports Predicts Red Sox Trade for Pirates Starter Mitch Keller pittsburghbaseballnow.com/cbs-sports-pre…

JPerrotto's tweet card. CBS sports predicts the Boston Red Sox will land Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller at the trade deadline.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · 12 h

Pirates Preview: Can Bucs Sweep Tigers Out of Town? pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pirates-previe…

JPerrotto's tweet card. The Pittsburgh Pirates wrap up their three-game series with the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park on Wednesday afternoon.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · 24 h

From @Demilio22: Mitch Keller Aware of but Not Distracted by Continued Trade Speculation pittsburghbaseballnow.com/mitch-keller-a…

JPerrotto's tweet card. Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller is aware of the trade speculation but is not letting it distract him.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · Jul 23

My recap of Tuesday night's Pirates-Tigers game for @AP_Sports. apnews.com/article/tigers… #LetsGoBucs #RepDetroit #MLB

JPerrotto's tweet card. Spencer Horwitz, Bryan Reynolds and Tommy Pham each had three hits and two RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit eight doubles in an 8-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · Jul 22

From @Demilio22: First-Rounder Seth Hernandez Wants to Bring Winning Culture Back to Pittsburgh pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pirates-first-…

JPerrotto's tweet card. Seth Hernandez signed his contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and one day hopes to bring back a winning culture.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · Jul 22

OFFICIAL: Pirates Sign First-Round Pick Seth Hernandez pittsburghbaseballnow.com/official-pirat…

JPerrotto's tweet card. The Pittsburgh Pirates signed first-round draft pick Seth Hernandez, a high school right-hander from California.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · Jul 22

From @Demilio22: College Teammates Murf Gray, Jack Anker Dreamed of This Chance With Pirates pittsburghbaseballnow.com/college-teamma…

JPerrotto's tweet card. Fresno State teammates and Pittsburgh Pirates draftees Murf Gray and Jack Anker get to start their dreams together.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · Jul 22

Pirates Preview: Keller Tries to Lead Bucs to Back-to-Back Wins pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pirates-previe…

JPerrotto's tweet card. The Pittsburgh Pirates continue their series with the Detroit Tigers with Mitch Keller on the mound on Tuesday night.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · Jul 22

The Pirates have lost many games over the last 30-some years but this was about as bizarre as it gets

MMark Zuckerman@MarkZuckerman · Jul 22

I guess it's not officially catcher's interference, but I was in the stands at Dodger Stadium for this one 30 years ago and have never forgotten it! youtube.com/watch?v=O5_TOP…

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · Jul 22

From @Demilio22: Paul Skenes Keeps Rolling, Ends Drought; Hard to Believe it Took This Long pittsburghbaseballnow.com/paul-skenes-ke…

JPerrotto's tweet card. Pittsburgh Pirates started Paul Skenes was rewarded with his first win in nearly two months after shutting out the Detroit Tigers.

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John Perrotto@JPerrotto · Jul 22

Paul Skenes Tames Tigers, FINALLY Gets Rewarded With Win pittsburghbaseballnow.com/paul-skenes-ta…

JPerrotto's tweet card. Paul Skenes got his fist win since May as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park on Monday night.

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