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Saturday, August 15, 2026
Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Sonny Gray vs. Jared Jones

Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 15, 2026, 7:15 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle game of a three-game set, as they take on the Boston Red Sox at PNC Park. Jared Jones...

Pirates can’t afford to ignore the obvious Paul Skenes decision anymore

Regardless of what the issue is with Paul Skenes, the Pirates have reached the point where the responsible decision may be to shut him down.

SB Nation Reacts results: Will Pirates GM Ben Cherington be fired?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle of a catastrophic late season collapse that has seen them drop to the bottom of the National League Central and 5.5 games back from a Wild Card spot, with...

Red Sox fall on hard times after surge, try to right ship vs. Pirates

The Boston Red Sox have played most of their best baseball away from home this season, but that hasn't been the case on the team's current road trip.,

Paul Skenes’ concerning struggles may come down to one subtle change

The Pittsburgh Pirates might find that the answer to Paul Skenes' struggles might be incredibly simple.

Noah Hiles: If Paul Skenes struggles again Sunday, it should be his last start of the season
Friday, August 14, 2026
Bucs' Gonzales takes pitch to helmet; day-to-day

Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzalez suffered a facial contusion and is day-to-day after being struck on the helmet by a pitch in the fifth inning of Friday's game against the Red Sox.

Rafael Flores Jr., Brandon Lowe power Pirates past Red Sox

Rafael Flores Jr. and Brandon Lowe each homered to propel the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday night.,F

Homers from Rafael Flores and Brandon Lowe help the Pirates finally defeat a lefty
Paul Skenes discourse has crossed a line it never needed to approach

There are plenty of legitimate criticisms of Paul Skenes available right now, but his body isn't one of them.

Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jake Bennett vs. Bubba Chandler

Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 14, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the red-hot Boston Red Sox for a three-game set this weekend at PNC Park. For the first...

Pirates are wasting Luke Weaver in the most frustrating way possible

The Pirates acquired Luke Weaver to protect leads, then promptly stopped giving him any leads to protect.

Former top Pirates prospect is helping fuel Blue Jays’ unlikely playoff push

A young hitter the Pirates gave away is suddenly providing exactly what the Blue Jays need as they try to turn a disappointing season into an improbable playoff appearance.

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy has Pirates ties that run deep
Red Sox eager to build momentum in opener vs. Pirates

The Boston Red Sox will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for the opener of a three-game series on Friday night, and both teams have rested bullpens and so

Pirates failed Nick Gonzales before his third base struggles even began

After learning more about how Nick Gonzales became Pittsburgh’s everyday third baseman in the first place, it’s difficult to put all of his defensive struggles on him.

Braxton Ashcraft throws his first complete game for Pirates

Only three pitchers this season have thrown a nine-inning complete game under 100 pitches and Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft is now one of them. The 26-year-old allowed one run on three hits...

MLB roundup: Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft goes distance, fans 10 Marlins

Braxton Ashcraft pitched his first career complete game and struck out 10 batters as the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Miami's four-game winning streak by

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Endy Rodríguez’s latest injury raises an increasingly uncomfortable Pirates question

Endy Rodríguez is headed back to the injured list with left hip inflammation, raising more questions for the Pirates about his durability.

Braxton Ashcraft may be Pirates’ best hope of stabilizing disastrous second half

Braxton Ashcraft delivered the finest start of his young career Thursday afternoon in Miami, tossing a complete game in Pittsburgh’s 13-1 victory over the Marlins.

Braxton Ashcraft, Pirates overwhelm Marlins with 13-1 rout

Braxton Ashcraft pitched a complete game and struck out 10 batters as the Pirates ended Miami's four-game winning streak by defeating the host Marlins

Braxton Ashcraft's complete game helps the Pirates avoid a sweep against the Marlins
Pirates Place Endy Rodriguez On Injured List

The Pirates announced Thursday that breakout catcher Endy Rodriguez has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his left hip. Right-hander Isaac Mattson is up from Triple-A...

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Tyler Phillips

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers, August 13, 2026, 1:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing in a Thursday matinee for the series finale against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park....

Pirates offensive struggles are exposing an unfair Esmerlyn Valdez reality

Esmerlyn Valdez has been stuck in a slump recently, which has called attention to the Pirates' lack of depth against left-handed pitching.

Paul Skenes’ Miami beach appearance turns heads after concerning Pirates start

Paul Skenes was spotted relaxing in Miami one day after his diminished velocity and early exit raised questions about the Pirates ace.

Pirates turn to Braxton Ashcraft in quest to salvage finale vs. Marlins

Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft and Miami's Tyler Phillips have some things in common.,Both of them are right-handed starting pitchers who have spent lo

Carmen Mlodzinski finally got his Pirates wish and fell flat on his face

Carmen Mlodzinski complained his way back into the Pirates rotation, then failed to deliver. Twice.

Pirates Paul Skenes continues to struggle, velocity at all time low

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ season is plummeting back down to earth with each passing day, with no end in sight that does not result in a crash landing. Worst of all, their ace Paul Skenes is looking...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Griffin Conine homers again as Marlins extend Pirates' slump

Griffin Conine homered for the 10th time in his past 28 games to lead the host Miami Marlins to their fourth straight win, an 8-2 victory over the Pit

Carmen Mlodzinski unable to eat up large innings as the Pirates get routed by the Marlins
Pirates bullpen is quietly becoming a massive post-deadline bright spot

The Pirates went all-in on improving their bullpen at the trade deadline. Between the new recruits like Luke Weaver and Kirby Yates and the familiar names like Mason Montgomery, Pittsburgh is...

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Carmen Mlodzinski vs. Jacob Junk

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins, August 12, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to bounce back from their 2-0 loss in last night’s game, as they take on the Miami Marlins for...

Oneil Cruz rehab assignment isn't easing the Pirates' biggest concern

There hasn’t been much about Oneil Cruz’s rehab stint that should have Pirates fans clamoring for his immediate activation.

Pirates get bleak Paul Skenes prediction that might actually come true

This prediction unfortunately might actually come true this season.

Paul Skenes exits after 65 pitches, velocity drop in latest worrying sign as Pirates fall again

The Pirates are 3-13 in Skenes' last 16 starts and have fallen into last place in the NL Central

Pirates' comments after bizarre Paul Skenes start fuel more skepticism

Paul Skenes was removed after just five innings and 65 pitches against the Miami Marlins despite allowing only one earned run.

Fresh off shutout loss, Pirates look for power vs. Marlins

The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they have a shot at a wild-card playoff berth despite losing 11 of their past 14 games.,"I don't think anyone needs to

Coming off shutout loss, Pirates eager to display power vs. Marlins

The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they have a shot at a wild-card playoff berth despite losing 11 of their last 14 games.,"I don't think anyone needs to

With the Pirates reeling, Paul Skenes is unsure ‘why we’re not playing up to that standard’
A salary cap wouldn't save the Pirates from Ben Cherington's incompetence

A salary cap/floor system would give the Pirates a fairer financial starting point, but it wouldn't make Ben Cherington better at his job.

Dad's fan letter and a Pirate's reply reveal a lot about him and slugger Ralph Kiner
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Velo, workload concerns add up as Pirates pull Paul Skenes after 65 pitches

Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes lasted only 65 pitches against the Marlins on Tuesday and an acute drop in fastball velocity was evident on a home ru

Oneil Cruz's rehab is transferred to Altoona, and he goes hitless in his first game there
Eury Perez outduels Paul Skenes as Marlins blank Pirates 2-0

Eury Perez pitched seven scoreless innings, winning a battle between a pair of elite, young right-handers as the host Miami Marlins defeated the Pitts

Pirates are shut out by the Marlins as the second-half slide continues
Jake Mangum shouldn't be the punching bag for Pirates fans' 2026 misery

There are plenty of deserving targets for Pirates fans' anger in 2026. Jake Mangum shouldn't be anywhere near the top of the list.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Paul Skenes vs. Eury Pérez

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins, August 11, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking their talents to South Beach as they take on the Miami Marlins in the first game of a...

Paul Skenes’ Marlins rematch is a chance to finally stop alarming slide

Miami was one of the last teams to see something resembling vintage Paul Skenes before this prolonged skid began.

Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffers bad injury

Termarr Johnson, who is one of the top prospects for the Pittsburgh Pirates, suffered a serious injury in his latest game for Triple-A Indianapolis against Iowa (Chicago Cubs) at Victory Field on...

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