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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Pirates’ record-setting strikeout total exposes clear next step for pitching staff

The Pittsburgh Pirates set their single-season franchise record for strikeouts thrown in 2026, making the mediocrity of the pitching staff even more frustrating.

Mariners managerial search could leave Pirates scrambling for replacement on Don Kelly's staff

Pirates bench coach Kristopher Negrón is reportedly among the names to watch as the Mariners begin looking for a new manager.

Colin Beazley’s Pirates chat: 09.29.26
As a labor fight looms, Pirates players say they are determined to find ‘the right deal for us’
Complete list of Pirates 2026-27 free agents and their outlook

The Pirates don't have a long list of major league free agents this offseason, but their decision on one of them will be critical to their success in 2027.

Pirates already missed the window to make Ben Cherington decision that mattered

Ben Cherington expects to be back for an eighth season as general manager of the Pirates, but at this point, it hardly matters.

Pirates get first winning season since 2018

There hasn’t been a lot of celebrating for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the years but they were able to achieve one pretty big goal this season. The Pirates finished the 2026 season with a winning...

Monday, September 28, 2026
Pirates gave opponents an embarrassingly simple blueprint that might've kept them out of playoffs

The Pittsburgh Pirates' lineup imbalance gave teams a simple way to neutralize the offense, and the deficiency must be addressed this offseason.

Pirates’ Camilo Doval misfire somehow looks even worse after one Giants appearance

The Pirates' trade for Camilo Doval already looked bad, but his first appearance after his return to the Giants added insult to injury.

Brandon Lowe’s wife may have accidentally raised the stakes for Pirates’ offseason

As the Pirates stare down Brandon Lowe's free agency, his wife may have unintentionally made fans even more nervous about his future.

The 5 biggest questions the Pirates must answer in an uncertain MLB offseason
Pirates may learn replacing Brandon Lowe is the more expensive option

As Brandon Lowe prepares to enter free agency, the Pirates can't afford to evaluate his price in a vacuum.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Baker Mayfield injury update: Latest news on Bucs QB's status in Week 3 game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is dealing with an injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 3 game against the Vikings.

The Pirates end their season with a victory, clinch a winning season in Detroit
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Jared Jones vs. River Ryan

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, September 26, 2026, 3:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are wrapping up the regular season as they take on the Detroit Tigers in game 162. Jared Jones (5-6,...

Pirates urged to re-sign 35-homer infielder if they want to be 'taken seriously'

This infielder cannot leave the Pirates if they want to be a serious ballclub.

Pirates’ Don Kelly had a front-row seat for both ends of Justin Verlander’s legendary career

There aren't many people who can say they witnessed Justin Verlander's entire career arc, but Don Kelly can.

Kirby Yates' unlikely Pirates finale gave veteran reliever the sendoff his career deserved

Pirates reliever Kirby Yates announced his retirement after more than a decade in the majors, two All-Star appearances and 101 saves.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Pirates' Yates makes first career start, then retires after 12 MLB seasons

Two-time All-Star reliever Kirby Yates says he is retiring after making his first start Saturday in a 12-year big league career.

Kirby Yates Retires

Veteran right-hander Kirby Yates announced his retirement this afternoon following the Pirates’ 4-3 walk-off loss to the Tigers in Detroit. In a game that featured Justin Verlander’s final career...

Pirates get quietly significant Mitch Keller news ahead of critical 2027 season

Mitch Keller was having a down year, but his track record of volume became much easier to appreciate once Pittsburgh had to start patching rotation innings together in his absence.

The Pirates came a strike away from spoiling Justin Verlander's farewell, losing on a walkoff homer
Pirates Not Expected To Make Leadership Changes For 2027

Pirates GM Ben Cherington discussed his own future along with many other topics as part of a season wrap-up interview with reporters (including the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Kevin Gorman and...

Pirates GM Ben Cherington expects to return in 2027
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Justin Verlander’s last start

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, September 26, 2026, 1:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are the answer to a unique baseball trivia question following today’s game against the Detroit...

Pirates poised to become a part of Justin Verlander's final chapter in legendary career

Justin Verlander will make the final start of his career this weekend, taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates in Detroit in a ceremonious conclusion for the legendary pitcher.

Friday, September 25, 2026
Sloppy defense burns Pirates as 5-run comeback falls short
Pirates can't celebrate ending losing season streak after extending the one that really matters

For the first time since 2018, the Pirates will not finish a season with more losses than wins.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Bubba Chandler vs. Jackson Jobe

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, September 25, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming in the home stretch with the start of the final series of the year against the Detroit...

Pirates dodging MLB manager hot seat misses Pittsburgh's bigger problem

Don Kelly appears to be safe as the manager of the Pirates, which is probably a good thing. The real problem is that we can say the same about general manager Ben Cherington.

Justin Verlander will make last career start against Pittsburgh

The end of the line for a future Major League Baseball Hall of Famer comes on Saturday afternoon in Detroit. Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander will make his final career start for...

Pirates Khristian Curtis roster move quietly closes the book on encouraging audition

His 2026 season may be over, but Khristian Curtis increasingly looked like someone capable of handling meaningful major league innings for the Pirates.

At a ‘bittersweet’ Pirates home finale, fans ponder the status of the 2027 season
Bryan Reynolds unassuming season was actually historic for Pirates

Bryan Reynolds' good-not-great season has shown the good and the bad with him, and highlights why the Pittsburgh Pirates need to formulate a plan for 2027.

Pirates break single season strikeout record

The Pittsburgh Pirates might not be a playoff team this year, but the team still has a chance to finish the session with a winning record. The Pitching deserves a lot of credit for the success of...

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Pirates' Skenes: '26 not a failure despite falling short of expectations

Paul Skenes said Thursday, after his final start of the regular season, that he doesn't view 2026 as a failure. He finished 10-11 with a 3.82 ERA.

Camilo Doval Giants reunion makes Pirates trade deadline look even worse

The Camilo Doval experiment is officially over in Pittsburgh, and Ben Cherington probably wishes he could have this one back.

All-Star reliever returns to Giants after rough Yankees, Pirates stints

The right-hander spent five seasons in San Francisco's bullpen.

Pirates wanted more from Paul Skenes, but his 2026 exit couldn’t have been scripted better

Paul Skenes’ 2026 season did not go the way anyone envisioned, but his final moment somehow did.

Paul Skenes ends his season with his 200th strikeout, helping the Pirates to win No. 81
Giants Claim Camilo Doval

The Giants announced that they have claimed right-hander Camilo Doval off waivers from the Pirates. Doval had been designated for assignment by Pittsburgh earlier this week. The Giants transferred...

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Kyle Leahy vs. Paul Skenes

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 24, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are facing off in the finale a three-game set inside PNC Park against the St. Louis Cardinals....

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s middling Yankees walk year could cost Pirates in Brandon Lowe chase

Brandon Lowe's monstrous season, combined with poor efforts from other star infielders in 2026, might push him out of the Pirates' price range in free agency.

Pirates can turn Paul Skenes' down year into a long term advantage

Paul Skenes' surprising down year in 2026 could present the Pittsburgh Pirates with a golden opportunity to make a long-term play for his services.

What changes can the Pirates make to get over the hump?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are about to complete their best season in a decade, but it’s still far short of their goals to compete for a World Series. Though this year is coming to a close for the...

Why the Pirates missed the playoffs — and why September gives them hope 2027 will be different
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Pirates break their all-time strikeout record, but see their win streak snapped
Pirates are the painful exception to an eye popping MLB playoff trend

The Pirates weren't hopelessly outclassed by the competition, and yet they still found a way to miss October.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Matthew Liberatore vs. Lake Bachar

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 23, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are facing off in the second contest a three-game set inside PNC Park against the St. Louis...

Jared Jones’ dominant September is changing Pirates 2027 rotation outlook

After briefly wondering whether Jared Jones belonged in the bullpen, the Pirates should enter 2027 viewing him as a potential difference-maker near the top of their rotation.

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