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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Eduardo Rodriguez, Diamondbacks shut down Pirates

Eduardo Rodriguez threw eight scoreless innings, and Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead two-run home run to propel the Arizona Diamondbacks to a potentiall

The Pirates miss an opportunity with a series loss to the Diamondbacks, one of their main wild card foes
Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz cleared, Spencer Horwitz setback, Seth Hernandez

The Pittsburgh Pirates are approaching August with reason to believe some much-needed reinforcements could soon be on the way, even if one key return has become

Pirates notebook: Jhostynxon Garcia hopes to ‘make the most’ of his next big-league chance
Pirates fans' ridiculous reactions to D-backs loss couldn't miss the mark any worse

The Pirates couldn't finish the comeback Tuesday against the D-backs, but they showed the kind of fight that belongs in a playoff race.

Bucs DT Vita Vea 'tweaked something,' not practicing

Tampa Bay veteran defensive tackle Vita Vea "tweaked something" and did not practice Wednesday at training camp, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles sai

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Jared Jones

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 29, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Wednesday matinee matchup at PNC...

Pirates' Tyler Callihan backed up a play in an unusual way that will make coaches everywhere happy

Callihan showed great instincts to save a run.

Pirates make flurry of roster moves that telegraph Ben Cherington trade deadline plans

The Pirates recalled Jhostynxon Garcia, Hunter Barco and Noah Murdock from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Wednesday's important series finale against Arizona.

Pirates' Jared Jones eager to continue stellar July as D-backs await

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates are back where they started after splitting two extra-inning games this week.,The Diamondbacks lead th

3 Pirates prospects who should be traded at 2026 deadline, 2 who should be off limits

The Pirates should be far more aggressive with their prospect capital at this year's trade deadline than Ben Cherington has historically been.

Noah Hiles: The Esmerlyn Valdez injury scare further highlights the lone weakness of the Pirates' offense
Diamondbacks edge Pirates in 12 innings after blowing 6-run lead

James McCann's RBI single in the top of the 12th proved to be the difference in the Arizona Diamondbacks' wild 8-7 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pi

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Diamondbacks hold off Pirates in 12 innings

James McCann's RBI single in the top of the 12th proved to be the difference in the Arizona Diamondbacks' wild 8-7 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pi

The Pirates' thrilling comeback after being down six runs, falls short in 12 innings against the Diamondbacks
Pirates' Valdez OK to play after being hit by pitc...

Pirates rookie slugger Esmerlyn Valdez, who was hit in the left hand by a pitch on Monday, was back in the lineup against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

Jameson Taillon’s Cubs DFA makes his Pirates criticism painfully ironic

Jameson Taillon's Cubs tenure has ended immediately after the Pirates contributed one final ugly line to his résumé.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Brandon Pfaadt vs. Bubba Chandler

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 28, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the second matchup of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. The...

VOTE: Add a Pirates player from the last 25 years to this roster

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. Sign up here to participate in the...

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez injury update keeps Ben Cherington's trade deadline plan intact

The Pittsburgh Pirates got about the best possible news they could have hoped for on Esmerlyn Valdez after a frightening moment Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Pirates avoid disaster as Esmerlyn Valdez is day-to-day with a hand contusion
Report: Baker Mayfield, Bucs not close on new contract

Quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not close to a new contract as training camp is set to begin Wednesday, ESPN reported.,May

Pirates acquire 3-year MLB outfielder in trade with Orioles

Pittsburgh adds another bat to its roster.

Pirates linked to Mets' $22 million reliever instead of Mason Miller trade

The Mets right-hander would be a great addition to Pittsburgh's bullpen.

Pirates News: Esmerlyn Valdez injury concern, trade for Orioles outfielder, Josh Harrison

The Pirates are awaiting more information on Esmerlyn Valdez after he exited Monday night’s 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks when he was hit by a pitch.

Colin Beazley's Pirates chat: 07.28.26
D-backs' Brandon Pfaadt strives to extend torrid run in clash vs. Pirates

Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt has done nothing but win since rejoining the Arizona Diamondbacks' rotation last month.,With five wins in five starts sinc

Jim Bowden’s Pirates trade idea solves a problem Pittsburgh doesn't really have

Jim Bowden attached the Pirates to Daulton Varsho ahead of the trade deadline, which doesn't really make sense when you consider that Jake Magnum has locked center field down in Oneil Cruz's absence.

What it's like running in the Pirates' Great Pittsburgh Pierogy Race
Brandon Lowe's heroics help Pirates down Diamondbacks in 10

Brandon Lowe's single in the bottom of the 10th inning scored Billy Cook and propelled the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona D

Monday, July 27, 2026
Brandon Lowe’s heroics help Pirates down Diamondback in 10

Brandon Lowe's RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning scored Billy Cook and propelled the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Arizo

Brandon Lowe plays hero for the Pirates with a walk-off single against the Diamondbacks in extra innings
Pirates rookie Valdez hit in hand by pitch, exits

Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez was removed from Monday night's game against Arizona after being hit in the left hand by a pitch.

Breakout rookie Esmerlyn Valdez leaves the Pirates game after being hit by a pitch
Esmerlyn Valdez must make one adjustment to prove Pirates breakout is real

Esmerlyn Valdez has already proven that his power belongs in the major leagues. Now he must make sure pitchers won’t eventually find a way to neutralize it.

Pirates Acquire Johnathan Rodríguez

The Pirates have acquired outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. Baltimore, who designated him for assignment a few days ago, receives cash...

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Merrill Kelly vs. Mitch Keller

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 27, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are starting a three-game set as they welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks for their annual trip to PNC...

Pirates can't afford to gamble on Yankees reclamation project to save their bullpen

The Pirates absolutely should be shopping for bullpen help before the trade deadline, but Camilo Doval is not the answer.

Ben Cherington pumps brakes on Pirates trade deadline overreaction

Ben Cherington isn't going to let one homestand dictate how the Pirates approach the trade deadline, and that's exactly how it should be.

Pirates predicted to trade with Astros for .782 OPS All-Star infielder

This trade prediction for the Pirates would be a fun upgrade for the offense.

Pirates sounding like “buyers” nearing MLB Trade Deadline

With the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline just a week away, questions abound about whether or not the Pittsburgh Pirates will be buyers or sellers. The Bucs currently sit at 54-52 and are just a single...

Pirates fans can't afford to fall for the same trap after Cubs series

Even after a frustrating series loss to the Cubs, Pirates fans can't afford to become prisoners of the moment with this team.

MiLB Monday: Top Pirates prospect Seth Hernandez is likely headed to the injured list
Off The Bat: When will the Pirates unleash Jared Jones?
Pirates can make a blockbuster trade without touching their best prospects

The way the market is shaping up, Hunter Barco might prove to be the key to whether or not the Pittsburgh Pirates can swing a big trade deadline deal.

Sunday, July 26, 2026
Series vs. D-backs may tell Pirates if they are playoff contenders

The Pittsburgh Pirates envision themselves as contenders for a playoff spot with the trade deadline on the horizon.,Sitting one game out of a wild-car

White Sox acquire RHP Jose Urquidy in trade with Pirates

The Chicago White Sox acquired right-hander Jose Urquidy from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in exchange for minor league pitcher Felix Doroteo.,Pit

Pirates end pitcher’s DFA limbo, trade him directly into playoff race with White Sox

The Pittsburgh Pirates closed the deal on a minor trade with the White Sox that brought Jose Urquidy's tenure with the team officially to an end.

White Sox Acquire Jose Urquidy

The White Sox are set to acquire right-hander Jose Urquidy from the Pirates, FanSided’s Robert Murray reports.  Pittsburgh will receive minor league righty Felix Doroteo in return, as per...

Pirates fans just got their best hope yet for a Marcell Ozuna exit

Marcell Ozuna's been an anchor dragging the Pittsburgh Pirates down, but there might be a couple of ways that they can ditch him at the trade deadline.

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