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Thursday, August 6, 2026
Could the Pirates reunite with Andrew McCutchen?

The Pittsburgh Pirates were busy at the trade deadline and made several moves to help them move towards a postseason berth but there’s still one player in particular that could sign with the team...

Esmerlyn Valdez's Rookie of the Month honor highlights his most important strength

Esmerlyn Valdez has wowed Pittsburgh Pirates fans with his power, but it's another strength that makes everything come together.

Dustin May ready to make Brewers debut against rival Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to newly acquired veteran Dustin May against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday as they look to win the four-

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Kyle Harrison returns to pitch Brewers past Pirates

Kyle Harrison tossed five innings of one-hit ball in his return from the injured list to pace the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 victory over the visiting

Pirates release DH Marcell Ozuna in midst of woeful season

The Pittsburgh Pirates released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Wednesday, less than six months after the team signed him to a one-year, $12 millio

Endy Rodriguez catches Paul Skenes, but Skenes still not as sharp as the Pirates lose in Milwaukee
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Paul Skenes vs. Kyle Harrison

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers, August 5, 2026, 7:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are getting the national television treatment as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers in the third...

Paul Skenes' refusal to take accountability is becoming impossible to defend

Paul Skenes has deflected questions about his fastball velocity all season long, but greater accountability and transparency would go a long way with Pirates fans.

Marlins trading 3.84 ERA reliever to Pirates called 'weirdest trade' of deadline

This trade of a 3.84 ERA reliever from the Marlins to the Pirates was a "puzzling" one.

Ben Cherington doesn't deserve applause for saving Pirates from his own Marcell Ozuna mistake

Releasing Marcell Ozuna corrects the Pirates' roster, but it doesn't absolve the general manager who put him there.

Pirates Outright Chris Devenski

The Pirates announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Ronny Simón. He’ll take the roster spot of designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who has been released. MLBTR covered those...

What's wrong with Paul Skenes? Explaining sudden velocity drop and what it means for Pirates ace

It's been an uncharacteristic year for Paul Skenes, and the reason might not just be bad luck.

Pirates cut DH Marcell Ozuna

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna amid months of poor performance with the team. The Pirates signed Ozuna in the offseason to be their everyday DH following...

Source: Struggling DH Ozuna released by Pirates

Veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who is hitting just .203 with 8 home runs, has been released by the Pirates, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Reports: Pirates to release DH Marcell Ozuna

The Pittsburgh Pirates will release designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Wednesday, multiple media outlets reported.,The reported move comes just under

Source: The Pirates cut their losses and release Marcell Ozuna
Pirates To Release Marcell Ozuna

The Pirates are cutting bait on one of their larger offseason acquisitions. Mike Rodriguez reports that Pittsburgh will release designated hitter Marcell Ozuna today. More to come.

Long-awaited Marcell Ozuna rumors coincide with Pirates' latest roster move

The Pittsburgh Pirates are selecting the contract of Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis but still must make a corresponding roster move.

Pirates reportedly to release $12M slugger who's been a disastrous signing

This terrible free-agent pickup's time in Pittsburgh is reportedly coming to an end.

Former Pirates traded at 2026 deadline feature catcher whose season took a wild turn

The Pittsburgh Pirates approached the 2026 trade deadline as buyers, but plenty of players with ties to the organization were involved in deals elsewhere.

Pirates' Paul Skenes eager to get back on track vs. Brewers

Both starting pitchers in Wednesday night's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and host Milwaukee Brewers will be trying to bounce back.,Pirates ace

One year later Pirates deadline trades tell two completely different stories

One year after trading David Bednar and Ke'Bryan Hayes at the trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates can safely say that one deal was a stroke of genius, while the other has been a massive failure.

VOTE: Has Mitch Keller pitched his last game as a Pirate?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Mitch Keller is done for the year,...

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Pirates To Select Ronny Simon

The Pirates are selecting outfielder Ronny Simon onto the MLB roster, reports Alex Stumpf. Pittsburgh will need to clear space on both the active and 40-man rosters. More to come.

Brewers down Pirates, set team mark for fastest route to 70 wins

Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn homered to lead the host Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.,Chourio went 3

Don Kelly gets his sixth ejection as the Pirates fall to the Brewers and fall back below .500
There's 'a buzz in the clubhouse' as the Pirates unveil their new-look bullpen
Pirates just gave fans 2 more reasons to question Marcell Ozuna's roster spot

The Pittsburgh Pirates decided Ron Marinaccio and Billy Cook were expendable. Somehow, Marcell Ozuna remains untouchable.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Jared Jones vs. Logan Henderson

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers, August 4, 2026, 7:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the second contest of a four-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers, where they hope to make up...

Ben Cherington opened the door to October but now Pirates must walk through it

Ben Cherington bought at the trade deadline, and now the Pittsburgh Pirates have to prove that he was right to do so.

Braves release former Pirates MVP one day after trade deadline

Atlanta is cutting ties with a former MVP.

Breaking down Pirates new bullpen roles after much needed deadline revamp

Ben Cherington rebuilt the Pirates' entire bullpen hierarchy at the trade deadline.

Colin Beazley's Pirates chat: 08.04.26
Pirates-Yankees trade talks expose surprising new reality for Henry Davis

The catcher-needy Yankees passed on Henry Davis at the trade deadline, but the Pirates deserve credit for being willing to have the conversation.

Pirates add at deadline, bolster bullpen

For the first time in a long time the Pittsburgh Pirates were buying at the MLB trade deadline instead of selling. The Pirates addressed the biggest issue the team was facing by adding to their...

Brewers' Logan Henderson strives to stay hot vs. Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers will look to bounce back behind Logan Henderson when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.,Henderson (5-1, 2.66 ERA) will

Former Pirates castoff played a surprising role in Dodgers' deadline success

The Dodgers not only helped Jack Suwinski rediscover his offensive form of yesteryear, but they also flipped the longtime Pirates headache for a quality haul at the trade deadline.

Mitch Keller placed on IL by Pirates, out for season

The Pittsburgh Pirates are going to be without one of their top starting pitchers for the rest of the season. The team announced that Mitch Keller has a teres major muscle injury in his right...

Pirates RHP Mitch Keller (shoulder) out for season

The Pittsburgh Pirates' National League wild-card aspirations took a hit on Monday with the news that right-hander Mitch Keller will miss the rest of

Monday, August 3, 2026
Pirates deal for righty reliever Lake Bachar from Miami Marlins

The Pirates made two trades at the buzzer right before the 6 p.m. trading deadline to bolster the bullpen. In addition to acquiring right-handers Luke Weaver (Mets) and Kirby Yates (Angels), the...

Pirates build 4-run lead, move to 6-1 vs. Brewers in '26

Spencer Horwitz drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double, Bubba Chandler pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the visiting Pittsburgh P

Spencer Horwitz's three-run double leads the Pirates to series-opening win in Milwaukee
Pirates Designate Ron Marinaccio For Assignment

Pittsburgh revamped its bullpen at the trade deadline. The club added Luke Weaver, Camilo Doval, and Lake Bachar to a unit that has struggled to put away games for much of the year. The flurry of...

By buying at deadline, Ben Cherington believes Pirates given a 'chance to be as good as it can be'
Complete Pirates trade deadline grades after Ben Cherington completely revamps bullpen

The Pittsburgh Pirates transformed their bullpen at the trade deadline with an aggressive flurry of deals.

Noah Hiles: Bullpen upgrades at deadline put pressure on rotation, lineup to finish the job
Pirates add RHPs Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, Lake Bachar in trio of deals

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished a remodel of their bullpen Monday when they acquired right-handers Luke Weaver from the New York Mets, Kirby Yates fro

Pirates RHP Mitch Keller suffers season-ending injury, placed on 60-day IL
Padres Acquire Hunter Stratton

The Pirates announced that right-hander Hunter Stratton has been traded to the Padres for minor league right-hander Andrew Moore.  The Bucs assigned Moore to Triple-A Indianapolis. More to come…

Pirates' Mitch Keller injury shocker at trade deadline explains troublesome regression

The Pirates placed Mitch Keller on the 60-day injured list Monday with a right teres major muscle injury, ending the veteran right-hander’s season.

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