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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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...

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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.

Konnor Griffin's big hit and diving catches lead the Pirates to a series win over the Nationals
Paul Skenes uses controversial All-Star nod to lift up forgotten Pirates

Paul Skenes' All-Star selection may be the subject of debate, but he used his platform the way an All-Star should.

Pirates can end years of trade deadline pain with this bold move

The Pittsburgh Pirates could make a huge swing by trading for Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman, but more would be needed to vanquish the 2018 memories.

Saturday, July 4, 2026
Pirates Release Yunior Marte, Dominic Fletcher

The Pirates cut ties with a pair of veterans at the Triple-A level on Saturday. Right-hander Yunior Marte and outfielder Dominic Fletcher were released, per the team. Marte signed a minor league...

Paul Skenes is the Pirates' lone All-Star representative. Even he's surprised by it.
Pirates should pounce after division rival's roster crunch creates perfect opening

As the Pirates continue to hover around the NL Wild Card race, the Reds just gave them the kind of low-cost gamble they should be willing to take.

Konnor Griffin steals home and the Pirates bounce back against the Nationals on Independence Day
Pirates' bullpen trade deadline plans take another frustrating turn

The Pirates finally got the Hunter Stratton promotion fans had been waiting for. Unfortunately, it came attached to the kind of injury news no contending team wants to hear.

Pirates Place Evan Sisk On 15-Day Injured List

The Pirates announced that left-hander Evan Sisk has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 1) due to inflammation in his throwing elbow.  Right-hander Hunter Stratton has...

Pirates need Ben Cherington to back up bullpen talk with a real move

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager promises to address the bullpen with urgency following the MLB draft, and when the time comes, he better have a plan.

Off The Bat: How Esmerlyn Valdez has arrived — and become 'a dude' — for the Pirates
Friday, July 3, 2026
The Nationals scorch the Pirates with 5 home runs to push Bucs back under .500
Pirates must extend Brandon Lowe because possible high-profile replacement would be nightmare

The Pittsburgh Pirates must extend Brandon Lowe as soon as possible because not only is he a perfect fit, but the only viable free-agent replacement would be a massive headache.

Pirates players are ‘just trying to survive’ during this extreme heat wave. Here's how they do it.
Andrew McCutchen landing with Braves should make Pirates fans appreciate what he meant

For Pirates fans, Andrew McCutchen signing with the Braves is another reminder that one of the greatest players in franchise history is nearing the end.

3 Pirates making Ben Cherington's 2026 trade deadline decisions more difficult by the day

For different reasons, these Pirates players represent the gray area that makes this trade deadline so important.

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Esmerlyn Valdez is making Pirates' dream feel surprisingly real

The Pirates should be cautiously optimistic that they may have found something real in Esmerlyn Valdez.

Paul Skenes doesn’t look like himself and Pirates can’t ignore it anymore

The Pittsburgh Pirates can no longer treat Paul Skenes’ recent slide like a normal rough patch.

Pirates Prospect Update: Jack Brannigan promotion, Seth Hernandez milestone, Murf Gray

Jack Brannigan is moving one step closer to Pittsburgh (hopefully for real this time).

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Pirates bullpen mess makes Hunter Stratton patience even harder

Hunter Stratton hasn't been back in the Pirates organization long, but he has already done enough at Triple-A to make fans wonder why he's not already in Pittsburgh.

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