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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Grant Holmes vs. Jared Jones

Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 8, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are back in action as they take on the Atlanta Braves in the second game of their annual series at PNC...

Injured again, Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin is just ‘trying to stay as positive as I can’
Pirates Place Endy Rodríguez On Injured List

3:21pm: The Bucs have now officially announced these moves. The Rodríguez IL placement is retroactive to July 6th. 2:17pm: The Pirates are going to place catcher Endy Rodríguez on the 10-day...

Endy Rodríguez injury gives Pirates best chance to test David Bednar trade return

The Pittsburgh Pirates could hardly afford another injury to a regular, and losing one behind the plate only makes it sting more.

Pirates answer brutal Konnor Griffin injury with reunion nobody asked for

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ response to losing Konnor Griffin wasn't exactly the kind of move that will inspire confidence in a fan base already bracing for bad news.

VOTE: Bigger Pirates All-Star snub?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the 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...

Pirates' Brandon Lowe trade keeps looking better after Astros' latest move

The Astros optioning Mike Burrows to Triple-A only makes the Pirates' offseason trade look even more lopsided.

Former Pirates trade bust lands another surprising major league opportunity

Bryan De La Cruz has fallen out of favor in the big leagues since his disastrous tenure with the Pirates, though the Phillies are offering the outfielder another chance to save his career.

Noah Hiles: Paul Skenes showed up when the Pirates needed him most
Ryan O’Hearn has career night, sets Pirates record

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a huge 12-4 win in their series opener against the Atlanta Braves, with Ryan O’Hearn leading the charge from the very first inning. Hurston Waldrep was on the bump for...

Ryan O'Hearn's monster night couldn't have come at a better time for Pirates

Ryan O’Hearn delivered one of the greatest offensive performances in franchise history in the Pirates' 12-4 win over the Braves.

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn, after 10-RBI effort, takes aim at Braves again

For the first time in their 145-year history, the Pittsburgh Pirates finally had a player drive in 10 runs in a game, with Ryan O'Hearn accomplishing

MLB Draft preview: Are the Pirates going to pick another high schooler at No. 5?
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn sets franchise mark with 10 RBIs vs. Braves

Ryan O'Hearn etched his name in the history books on Tuesday night with three home runs and 10 RBIs in the host Pittsburgh Pirates' 12-4 win over the

Ryan O’Hearn sets franchise mark in Pirates' win vs. Braves

Ryan O'Hearn etched his name in the history books on Tuesday night with three home runs and 10 RBIs in the host Pittsburgh Pirates' 12-4 win over the

Ryan O'Hearn makes Pirates history with 10-RBI game, helps Paul Skenes pick up first win in two months

Pittsburgh had lost nine straight Skenes starts, but that streak is now broken thanks to a historic night from O'Hearn

‘Today’s the day I’ll remember forever’: Inside Ryan O’Hearn’s record 10-RBI performance
Pirates, Joshua Palacios Agree To Minor League Deal

The Pirates are in agreement with outfielder Joshua Palacios on a minor league contract, per reporter Alex Stumpf. He’ll report to Triple-A Indianapolis. Palacios returns to the organization with...

Braxton Ashcraft gets overdue All-Star nod after stunning Pirates snub

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft has been named to the MLB All-Star Game as a replacement for fellow starting pitcher Paul Skenes.

Pirates breakout star pitcher Braxton Aschcraft officially named to NL All-Star team

It took a few days longer than it should have, but Braxton Ashcraft is an All-Star. The Pirates’ best starting pitcher in 2026, Ashcraft has burst onto the scene in his first full year as a major...

Braxton Ashcraft is named a first-time MLB All-Star, replacing Pirates teammate Paul Skenes on the roster
Paul Skenes gets his best shot yet to shut down growing criticism

Paul Skenes needs to remind everyone what a star is supposed to look like, and he couldn't ask for a more meaningful stage than this Pirates homestand.

Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Hurston Waldrep vs. Paul Skenes

Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 7, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are returning home to take on the Atlanta Braves for the first matchup of a three-game set. The Braves are...

Pirates SS Konnor Griffin headed to IL with torn finger tendon

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is scheduled to be placed on the injured list Tuesday with a torn tendon in his left hand.,Griffin,

Pirates to be without star shortstop Konnor Griffin for two months

What began as a promising rookie season for baseball’s No. 1 prospect has taken another turn for the worse. Pirates star shortstop Konnor Griffin is going to be out for likely the next two months...

Esmerlyn Valdez may have slammed the door on Marcell Ozuna's Pirates future

The Pittsburgh Pirates will soon face a choice between red-hot top prospect Esmerlyn Valdez and struggling veteran Marcell Ozuna, and the choice should be clear.

Konnor Griffin could miss up to 10 weeks: What injury means for Rookie of the Year race, Pirates playoff odds

The surprising Pirates are just three games out of the third wild-card spot in the National League

The reeling Pirates are likely without rookie phenom Konnor Griffin until September
Konnor Griffin Out Eight To Ten Weeks Due To Torn Tendon In Left Hand

2:15pm: Pittsburgh will indeed place Griffin on the injured list today, director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk announced to the team’s beat just now (via Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh...

Pirates blindsided by Konnor Griffin injury update that has season hanging in balance

Just when the Pittsburgh Pirates looked like they might finally be getting a glimpse of the team they were supposed to be, they were hit with another injury gut punch.

Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz timelines, Wilber Dotel rehab, Endy Rodríguez

The Pirates received encouraging updates on two key injured bats but have yet to provide clarity on their catcher's injury status.

Two Pirates snubs in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is in Philadelphia this year. The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a solid season so far with a 46-45 record, but their All-Star representation didn’t show that. The Pirates...

Pirates may have finally stumbled onto their best lineup without Oneil Cruz

The Pirates’ lineup against the Nationals on Sunday might have been the best version of this offense Pittsburgh has put together since losing Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz to injuries.

Pirates' Paul Skenes carries winless streak into matchup with Braves

Paul Skenes has reached plenty of milestones during his three seasons in the major leagues.,On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates' ace will try to

Monday, July 6, 2026
Fox Sports accidentally fueled the Pirates disrespect narrative with one mistake

The Pittsburgh Pirates already had a legitimate gripe with the 2026 MLB All-Star selections. Fox Sports just managed to pour gasoline on it.

Former Pirates trade return came full circle in the most unexpected way

Eddy Yean, once part of the Pirates’ return in the Josh Bell trade, made his big-league debut Sunday against Pittsburgh.

Al Holland Passes Away

The Phillies announced that former big league pitcher Al Holland has passed away. He was 73 years old. Holland was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1952. After graduating high school, Holland attended...

Pirates News: 40-man roster shuffle, minor-league release lands in Japan

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ latest 40-man roster move says plenty about both their bullpen search and their roster crunch.

MiLB Monday: As Sammy Stafura slugs, the Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes trade keeps looking better
What position should the Pirates address for the 2026 MLB Draft ?

The 2026 MLB draft is just under a week away, and Pittsburgh has the fifth pick in the draft. The big question is what position should the Pirates address ? The position I would love to see the...

Noah Hiles: This is the biggest week of Paul Skenes’ young career
Pirates' All-Star snubs make even less sense after offensive outburst vs Nationals

Just one day after the official MLB All-Star selections were announced, two of the Pirates' snubbed veterans responded the best way possible.

NPB’s Rakuten Eagles Sign Yunior Marte

Right-hander Yunior Marte, who was granted his release by the Pirates over the weekend, is signing with the Rakuten Eagles of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, per a team announcement (hat tip...

The Pirates are 'disappointed' that Brandon Lowe and Braxton Ashcraft are not MLB All-Stars — yet
Pirates Paul Skenes selected to All-Star Game

For the third straight year, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace pitcher Paul Skenes has been selected to the National League All-Star team. Despite his recent struggles Skenes still has All-Star caliber...

3 Pirates who aren't as safe as they think with 2026 trade deadline approaching

If the Pirates are serious about staying in the Wild Card race, these three players shouldn't feel nearly as safe as they did a month ago.

Noah Hiles’ weekend thoughts: MLB misses the mark with the Pirates’ All-Star selections
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Pirates Select Noah Murdock, Release Davis Wendzel

7:09 pm: Wendzel has been released, according to the transactions log at MLB.com. 11:50 am: The Pirates announced that right-hander Noah Murdock‘s contract has been selected to the 40-man roster,...

SB Nation Reacts results: Do you think the Pirates make it as a Wild Card?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the 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...

Pirates have a smarter Red Sox trade target than Aroldis Chapman

While the Pittsburgh Pirates' need for a high-leverage reliever makes them an obvious fit to reunite with Aroldis Chapman, Garrett Whitlock is the better Red Sox arm for them to target in a trade.

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