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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Paul Skenes still looking to get mojo back as he prepares to face Tigers

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping Paul Skenes can pitch like their ace once again and help them make one last push for a playoff berth.,Skenes returns

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Tigers vs. Pirates MLB picks: Could Wednesday matinee be final start of season for scuffling Paul Skenes?

It's not out of the question that Paul Skenes makes his final start of 2026 Wednesday vs. Detroit

Braxton Ashcraft excels on mound again to lead Pirates past Tigers

Braxton Ashcraft gave up one run over eight innings and Oneil Cruz homered in his return to the Pirates' lineup to help host Pittsburgh secure a 4-1 v

Braxton Ashcraft dominates again and Oneil Cruz homers as the Pirates beat the Tigers
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Keider Montero vs. Braxton Ashcraft

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 18, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are back in action tonight as they take on the Detroit Tigers for the second contest in a three-game...

Pirates Konnor Griffin to return this season

The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally getting healthy, though it might be just too little, too late. After getting some positive news on Oneil Cruz, the Pirates are on tap to get Konnor Griffin back...

Oneil Cruz is finally back and Don Kelly is already overthinking it

The Pirates activated Oneil Cruz off the IL Monday but didn't start him, citing Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez as the primary reason.

Pirates Injury Update: Konnor Griffin ahead of schedule, Ryan O'Hearn making progress

The Pirates are optimistic rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin could return when eligible to come off the IL on Sept. 4.

Noah Hiles: Maybe this time Carmen Mlodzinski will finally learn his lesson
3 Pirates pitchers who should get a rotation shot after Carmen Mlodzinski experiment failed

The Pittsburgh Pirates tried Carmen Mlodzinski in the rotation again, and they've seen enough.

Colin Beazley's Pirates chat: 08.18.26
Tigers strive to build momentum, clinch series vs. Pirates

The Detroit Tigers know they can't afford any extended losing streaks for the rest of the season.,After snapping a three-game skid, the Tigers will tu

Ben Cherington finds new excuse for Paul Skenes’ concerning slide

Paul Skenes' continued struggles are frustrating, but not as frustrating as Ben Cherington’s latest attempt to explain where his fatigue might be coming from.

Tigers grab lead with rallies in 1st and 2nd, cruise past Pirates

Hao-Yu Lee and Zach McKinstry each had three hits while Kevin McGonigle added two -- including a two-run home run -- to help the Detroit Tigers outlas

Monday, August 17, 2026
Tigers grab big lead, cruise past Pirates as playoff push continues

Hao-Yu Lee and Zach McKinstry each had three hits while Kevin McGonigle added two -- including a two-run home run -- to help the Detroit Tigers outlas

Carmen Mlodzinski struggles as a starter, costing the Pirates in a nationally-televised loss to the Tigers
Pirates Designate Johnathan Rodríguez For Assignment

The Pirates announced that outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez has been designated for assignment. That opens a 40-man spot for outfielder Oneil Cruz to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list, as...

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Framber Valdez vs. Carmen Mlodzinski

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 17, 2026, 7:05 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are continuing their home stand at PNC Park as they host the Detroit Tigers for a three-game set. The...

Pirates may regret overlooking obvious answer to their lefty problem

Fans and media members alike predictably questioned the Pirates' Sunday lineup before first pitch, but that lineup went on to score seven runs in the first three innings vs Boston.

Pirates activate CF Oneil Cruz from 60-day IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated center fielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's home game against the Detroit Tigers, ending

Oneil Cruz set to return to Pirates after serious hand injury

After missing the past two months and stints on both the 10 and 60-day IL, Oneil Cruz is back. The Pirates activated Cruz to the 26-man roster on Monday following a fractured left hand injury....

Pirates improved in power rankings despite looming Paul Skenes dilemma

Should Pirates fans be worried about their ace?

Why Royals DFA'd former Pirates, Mets All-Star outfielder Starling Marte

Kansas City is moving on from Marte.

Oneil Cruz return provides final Pirates hope for playoff berth on life support

Oneil Cruz was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday after missing more than two months with non-displaced fractures in the fourth and fifth metacarpals of his left hand.

Pirates Activate Oneil Cruz From 60-Day IL

The Pirates have activated center fielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list and reinstated righty Yohan Ramirez from the paternity list. Lefty Hunter Barco and outfielder Ronny Simon have...

Oneil Cruz is back, as the Pirates activate the slugger ahead of a big series against the Tigers
Pirates News: Top prospects promoted, Billy Cook streak ends, Dennis Santana

Right-hander Levi Sterling and left-hander Reinold Navarro have been promoted from Low-A Bradenton to High-A Greensboro.

Why Pirates might already regret their trade deadline plan to be major buyers

This plan from the Pirates hasn't actually panned out all that well for Pittsburgh.

Red Sox help expose Pirates’ costly trade deadline mistake

The Red Sox handed Luke Weaver a rough outing and helped show why Pittsburgh’s decision to buy at the trade deadline is already facing scrutiny.

MiLB Monday: The biggest risers and fallers among Pirates prospects since the MLB Draft
Why ex-Yankees reliever has been DFA'd by Pirates, Reds

The Reds were the right-hander's third team of the year.

Oneil Cruz's Pirates rehab delay gets frustrating explanation from Ben Cherington

The good news is that Oneil Cruz's fractured left hand is healed. The frustrating news is that apparently doesn't mean he's ready to play.

Pirates' Paul Skenes faces blunt warning from MLB insider after viral 'dad bod' look

MLB insiders defend Paul Skenes as mechanics, a weak Pirates roster, and World Baseball Classic fatigue spark a rough 2026 season.

Tigers visit Pirates in matchup of teams clinging to wild-card dreams

The Detroit Tigers enter Monday night's opener of a three-game series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh having lost three games in a row but still in

Pirates’ 2026 draft looks even more impressive after new MLB Pipeline rankings

Even after graduating Konnor Griffin, the Pirates still have four prospects on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospect list.

Pirates move back Paul Skenes start until Wednesday

We’ve talked a lot about what is ailing Paul Skenes, and while no formal conclusions have been made, there’s no denying the drop in velocity or the drop off in overall effectiveness. Skenes was...

Off The Bat: Is it too late for the Pirates to learn from the 2024 collapse?
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Nick Yorke comes through for Pirates in series clincher vs. Red Sox

Nick Yorke had three RBIs while playing in his first game in exactly three months, while Bryan Reynolds and Brandon Lowe each drove in two to help the

Unlikely Pirates lineup pushes the team to first series win in weeks, beating the Red Sox
Ben Cherington lauds Paul Skenes’ ‘excellent year’ amid the worst stretch of the ace’s career
Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Patrick Sandoval vs. Paul Skenes

Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 16, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing a three-game set as they take on the Boston Red Sox at PNC Park. Paul Skenes is getting...

Paul Skenes' next start delayed to 'give him a few more days to recover' as Pirates' playoff hopes fade

Skenes, scheduled to start Sunday, will take the mound on Wednesday after extra rest

Paul Skenes’ revealing admission says plenty about his frustrating Pirates season

The Pirates are giving Paul Skenes even more time between starts as his season-long struggles continue.

Pirates skip Skenes start to rest struggling ace

The Pirates will move Paul Skenes' next scheduled start back three days, giving the struggling ace extra rest amid the worst stretch of his major league career.

Pirates shuffle deck, turn to Lake Bachar in finale vs. Red Sox

With the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff hopes fading, they are hoping to get their ace Paul Skenes right again.,The Pirates announced late Saturday night

3 Pirates who survived the 2026 trade deadline but will be gone in offseason

Three Pirates players in particular already look like they could be spending their final weeks in Pittsburgh.

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Pirates Push Back Paul Skenes’ Next Start

Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes was lined up to take the ball in the final matchup of a three-game set against the Red Sox on Sunday. Instead, it’ll be a bullpen game for Pittsburgh. Manager Don...

Pirates push Paul Skenes' scheduled start back from Sunday to Wednesday. 'I don't necessarily disagree,' he says
Sonny Gray continues his dominance as Red Sox blank Pirates

Sonny Gray threw seven scoreless innings and Wilyer Abreu's second-inning solo home run put the Boston Red Sox on course for a 4-0 shutout of the host

Sonny Gray dominates the Pirates in their 13th shutout loss of the season

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