On October 15, 2024, MLB announced the finalists for the 2024 Gold Glove Awards, showcasing exceptional defensive talent across the league. Notable nominees include Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies and Dansby Swanson of the Chicago Cubs.

Finalists were selected based on votes from MLB managers and coaches, alongside the Society for American Baseball Research's Defensive Index. The winners will be revealed on November 3, 2024.

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jared Triolo has been named a finalist for the 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Award in the National League as a utility player. This marks his first time as a finalist, and he is the only Pirate nominated this season.

Triolo showcased his versatility by playing five different positions, primarily third base, due to Ke'Bryan Hayes' injury. He also excelled at second base, his strongest position, and contributed defensively across all infield spots.

The Pittsburgh Pirates played the role of spoilers by defeating the New York Yankees 9-4, highlighted by a stellar performance from rookie Paul Skenes, who struck out both Juan Soto and Aaron Judge in his final start of the season.

Skenes' ERA now stands at 1.96, the lowest for a rookie since 1950. The Pirates showcased their power with five home runs, contributing to all their runs coming via the long ball. Yasmani Grandal and Nick Yorke were among the players who made significant contributions to the victory.

Paul Skenes made a remarkable first start at Yankee Stadium, throwing two perfect innings and striking out notable hitters like Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, contributing to the Pittsburgh Pirates' 9-4 victory.

With a season-ending ERA of 1.96 and 170 strikeouts, Skenes is a strong contender for the National League Rookie of the Year. Yankees' Luis Gil struggled, allowing four home runs in his outing, but showed resilience post-Tommy John surgery.

In a solid performance, Willy Adames of the Milwaukee Brewers notched his first 30-20 season in a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. With two hits, including a double, Adames secured his 20th stolen base and 32 home runs, becoming part of a historic duo with rookie Jackson Chourio.

The Brewers' offense was potent, with contributions from Rhys Hoskins and Sal Frelick, as they capitalized on errors from Pittsburgh's defense. Hoby Milner earned the win, pitching a perfect fifth inning.