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Dumitru Homers in 3-2 Loss at Richmond

Altoona left nine men on base and went just 1-for-4 at the plate with runners in scoring position.
April 7, 2026

RICHMOND, Va.– Titus Dumitru knocked his first Double-A home run on Tuesday night, but the Curve fell to the Flying Squirrels, 3-2, in the inaugural game at CarMax Park in Richmond, VA. Anthony Solometo entered for Altoona with the game tied 2-2 in the top of the eighth. After quickly

All New Nitro Circus Tour Comes to Altoona!

April 6, 2026

CURVE, PA – The Altoona Curve are excited to host the 2026 Nitro Circus 2.0 Tour, presented by Ram Trucks, at Peoples Natural Gas Field on Saturday, August 8. Operated by Thrill Sports, P1 Live and RNC Entertainment, Nitro Circus features jaw-dropping stunts, top-tier athletes and unstoppable energy that will

Jesus (Castillo) Rises to the Occasion in 6-3 Loss

Mitch Jebb picked up a hit in his third straight game to begin the season on Saturday afternoon.
April 4, 2026

CURVE, PA – Harrisburg rallied for five runs across the seventh and ninth inning to claim a 6-3 win over the Altoona Curve on Saturday afternoon at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Altoona was swept in their three-game series with the Senators to begin the season and will travel to Richmond

Senators Steal Friday Night Game, 6-5

The Curve and Senators wrap up their series on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
April 3, 2026

CURVE, PA – Trailing 6-2 entering the bottom of the tenth inning, Altoona rallied for three runs and had the tying run at third when Harrisburg turned a game-ending double play in a 6-5 defeat for the Curve on Friday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. With the win, Harrisburg

Curtis Strikes Out Nine in Opening Night Defeat

Altoona drew eight walks and picked up six hits on Thursday night.
April 2, 2026

CURVE, PA – Khristian Curtis tossed five strong innings and struck out nine batters in his season debut, however, Harrisburg rallied for six runs against the Curve bullpen and secured a 7-2 win over Altoona on Thursday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. The Curve took advantage of three first

Pirates Set Curve Break Camp Roster

March 30, 2026

CURVE, PA – The Altoona Curve are pleased to reveal the 2026 Break Camp roster of players reporting to Altoona to begin the season. The unofficial roster includes 29 total players, 20 of whom have played for Altoona previously. To access the break camp roster, click here. Numbers included are

Homestand Preview: Altoona Hosts Harrisburg to Open the 2026 Season

Three-game series features Cole Tucker appearance, Paul Skenes bobblehead, and a Magnet Schedule giveaway.
March 30, 2026

The Altoona Curve are back at Peoples Natural Gas Field this week to start the 2026 season! The team will host the Harrisburg Senators, Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, from Thursday, April 2 through Saturday, April 4. Fans can purchase tickets online here, by phone at 877-99-CURVE or in

SportsNet Pittsburgh To Air 21 Curve Games During 2026 Campaign

Live game coverage will take place on SportsNet Pittsburgh and SportsNet Pittsburgh+.
March 2, 2026

CURVE, PA – The Altoona Curve are pleased to announce 21 games will air on SportsNet Pittsburgh and SportsNet Pittsburgh+ throughout the 2026 season. The 2026 season will be the third season that Curve games have appeared on the Pirates regional sports network. “I’m thrilled to expand the wonderful partnership

Andy Fox Returns as Curve Manager for 2026

Fox led the Curve to their first playoff appearance since 2018 in his inaugural season.
February 26, 2026

CURVE, PA – The Pittsburgh Pirates and Altoona Curve are pleased to announce the 2026 Coaching Staff for the upcoming season in Curve, PA, headlined by the return of Manager Andy Fox. “We’re thrilled to have so many returning staff members on our coaching staff,” said Curve General Manager Nate

Altoona Curve Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule

19 fireworks shows, six specialty uniforms and unique giveaways headline the 2026 season at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
February 23, 2026

CURVE, PA –The Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, are excited to announce the full 2026 promotional schedule, which will feature a theme or promotion for all 69 home games at Peoples Natural Gas Field! “We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the ballpark on April 2

Curve Celebrate America250 with Pennsylvania Continentals Identity

The alternate identity will be worn once a month in 2026.
January 14, 2026

CURVE, PA – The Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will play as the Pennsylvania Continentals six times throughout the 2026 season as part of the yearlong America 250th Celebration. In 1775, the Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army as the unified military force of the Thirteen

Altoona Curve Announces Return of Two Popular Season Kickoff Events

First Pitch: A 2026 Season Preview & CurveFest once again headline Curve’s preseason calendar.
January 28, 2026

CURVE, PA – The Altoona Curve are pleased to announce the return of two events to kick off the 2026 season. CurveFest will return to Peoples Natural Gas Field on Saturday, February 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with single game tickets going on sale. In addition, the Curve

Fourth Year of Curve Charities Generates Over $75,000 in Donations to Area Non-Profits

25 non-profit organizations benefitted from the 2025 Altoona Curve Charities grant cycle.
January 22, 2026

CURVE, PA – Altoona Curve Charities, a 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting local youth programs and organizations that promote exercise, health, activity and education for the betterment of youth and community, is pleased to announce recipients of grant money and in-kind services for the 2025 grant cycle. The 2025 grant

Curve Charities Gala Set to Return on Saturday, January 24

Former Curve and Pirates pitcher Steven Brault headlines the event.
November 7, 2025

CURVE, PA –Altoona Curve Charities, a 501c3 organization, are pleased to announce the return of the Curve Charities Gala on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Altoona Grand Hotel. The fundraiser features a special appearance from former Major League and Altoona Curve pitcher Steven Brault as well as a silent

Curve To Celebrate Penny’s Legacy with Promotional Night in 2026

In Penny We Trusted: Penny’s Last Pitch will be on Wednesday, April 15 at PNG Field.
November 17, 2025

CURVE, PA – The Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, is excited to announce In Penny We Trusted: Penny’s Last Pitch, a one-cent celebration for America’s tiniest coin, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, when the Portland Sea Dogs come to town. The U.S. Mint may have stopped producing

Curve Announce 2026 Game Times and Fireworks Dates at Peoples Natural Gas Field

The Curve will open the 2026 season at home on Thursday, April 2
October 6, 2025

CURVE, PA – The Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, are pleased to announce home game times and fireworks dates for the 2026 season, presented by Stuckey Automotive. Game times are subject to change. The 2026 season will once again feature 6:00 p.m. start times for many of

Two Curve Alums Take Home Gold Glove Awards

Konnor Griffin added more hardware to his incredible 2025 season.
November 3, 2025

CURVE, PA – Minor League Baseball and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. announced that Curve SS Konnor Griffin was awarded the Minor League Gold Glove at shortstop for the 2025 season. Griffin, who was previously named the organization’s Bill Mazeroski Defender of the Year and the Honus Wagner Player of

Griffin, Gourson, Valdez, Bidois Take Home End-of-Season Awards in Pirates Minor League System

Konnor Griffin was named the Honus Wagner Player of the Year.
October 30, 2025

CURVE, PA – The Pittsburgh Pirates announced this week that several 2025 Curve players took home end of season awards. Esmerlyn Valdez was named the Willie Stargell Slugger of the Year, Brandon Bidois was named the Kent Tekulve Reliever of the Year, Duce Gourson was named the Omar Moreno Baserunner

Curve Charities Grant Program Accepting Grant Applications for 2025

Curve Charities will once again support local youth programs and organizations that promote exercise, health, activity, and education.
October 3, 2025

CURVE, PA – Altoona Curve Charities, a 501c3 organization devoted to supporting local youth programs and organizations, is pleased to announce that Grant Applications for the 2025 Grant Program are available now to area non-profits that promote healthy living for the betterment of youth and community. The 2025 Grant Program

Konnor Griffin Named Baseball America’s Minor League Player of the Year

Griffin becomes the first Altoona Curve player to win the award.
September 22, 2025

CURVE, PA – Baseball America announced Monday that Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline and Baseball America, has been named their Minor League Player of the Year for the 2025 season. He is just the second Pirates Minor League player to ever win the

Wilkin Ramos Named to Eastern League All-Star Team

Ramos becomes the first Altoona Curve player since 2021 to be named a postseason all-star.
September 23, 2025

CURVE, PA – Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced today that Curve pitcher Wilkin Ramos has been named to the Eastern League All-Star team as one of two relief pitchers representing the league. Ramos is the first Altoona Curve player to be named an Eastern League All-Star since 2021, when Oneil

Cimillo, Ercolani, Meis, Jebb Take Home 2025 Season Awards

Cimillo named Team MVP with first 20+ HR season since 2022.
September 7, 2025

CURVE, PA – The Altoona Curve are pleased to honor four players with awards for their achievements during the 2025 season. First baseman Nick Cimillo was named the Team’s Most Valuable Player, RHP Alessandro Ercolani was named the team’s Pitcher of the Year, Justin Meis took home the team’s Fireman

Curve Drop Epic Battle, 3-1, Fall in Southwest Division Series

Nick Cimillo doubled home the Curve’s lone run in the first inning.
September 20, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – The Erie SeaWolves defeated the Curve 3-1 on Friday night at UPMC Park and advanced to the Eastern League Championship Series. After scoring 11 runs in the series opener, Altoona was held to just one run in each of the final two games of the series. Nick

Erie Silences Curve Bats in Game Two Defeat

Erie and Altoona will play the deciding game of their Best-of-Three Series on Friday night at 6:35 p.m. at Erie.
September 18, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – The Erie SeaWolves evened the Southwest Division series with a 6-1 win over Altoona on Thursday night at UPMC Park. Erie and Altoona will play the deciding game of their best-of-three series on Friday night at UPMC Park. Konnor Griffin picked up two hits, including an RBI

Valdez Drives in Playoff Record Five Runs in 11-5 Game One Victory

Erie and Altoona will play Game Two of their Best-of-Three series on Thursday night at 6:35 p.m. at Erie’s UPMC Park.
September 16, 2025

CURVE, Pa. – Altoona rallied for seven runs in the sixth inning and held on for an 11-5 win over the Erie SeaWolves in Game One of the Southwest Division series. The Curve hold a 1-0 game lead in the Best-of-Three series with the SeaWolves. Esmerlyn Valdez homered in the