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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Ryan O'Hearn sends loud message to Ben Cherington about Pirates offseason priorities

Ryan O'Hearn thinks the Pirates finally have something worth building around, but now Ben Cherington has to prove he knows how to finish the job.

Pirates Prospect Update: Seth Hernandez, Minor league All-Stars, Connor Wietgrefe

These Pirates prospects are wasting little time establishing themselves as some of the most important pieces of Pittsburgh's future.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes cites WBC as contributor to drop in velocity

Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting pitcher Paul Skenes has come out and revealed that he believes his involvement in the World Baseball Classic is one reason to blame for his inconsistency and alarming...

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Jared Jones and two relievers spin a 1-hitter to lead the Pirates to their fifth consecutive win
Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna disaster looks even worse with one brutal stat

Marcell Ozuna alone didn't cost the Pirates October, but signing him certainly made the road there considerably harder.

Pirates move on from reliever acquired at trade deadline

In a surprising move in the last week of the season, the Pirates are cutting ties with one of their mid-season acquisitions. The Pirates activated reliever Kirby Yates off the 15-day injured list...

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Andre Pallante vs. Jared Jones

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 22, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are starting a three-game set inside PNC Park against the St. Louis Cardinals. On the mound for...

Braxton Ashcraft, not Paul Skenes, was named the Pirates' top pitcher by Pittsburgh's BBWAA chapter
Pirates cut ties with 3.79 ERA All-Star reliever from Yankees trade

This trade with the Yankees didn't work out for the Pirates.

Pirates Camilo Doval DFA makes trade deadline mistake painfully obvious

The Pirates reinstated Kirby Yates from the injured list and designated Camilo Doval for assignment to make room on the roster.

The Pirates DFA trade deadline acquisition Camilo Doval
Pirates Designate Camilo Doval For Assignment

The Pirates announced that right-hander Kirby Yates has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Fellow righty Camilo Doval has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. More...

ESPN analyst reveals Pirates' 2.93 ERA reliever made worst ABS challenge of 2026

This Pirates reliever had the worst challenge in baseball this season.

Skenes cites WBC for velocity dip: 'It definitely affected the year'

Pirates ace Paul Skenes, whose season has been marked by an uncharacteristic dip in velocity, cited the World Baseball Classic as a source of his struggles this year.

Pirates unlocked Mason Montgomery with one devastating new pitch

Mason Montgomery has emerged as one of baseball’s most dominant relievers during the second half, making 24 consecutive scoreless appearances.

Colin Beazley's Pirates chat: 09.22.26
Oneil Cruz milestone is a reminder Pirates have barely seen his ceiling

Oneil Cruz became just the third player in franchise history to record at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in three consecutive years.

Upcoming free agent Brandon Lowe has interest in returning to Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe has been arguably the best player for the franchise this season. He leads the team in home runs with 33 and he leads the team with RBIs with 93....

Monday, September 21, 2026
Pirates fans get one last insult after watching playoff hopes die

After the Pirates swept the Royals to improve to 79-77, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi pointed out one final, particularly cruel fact for Pittsburgh fans.

Paul Skenes revives tired WBC excuse after Pirates season slips away

Paul Skenes blaming the WBC, even partially, for his struggles this season feels too easy when plenty of pitchers followed the same unconventional spring schedule and thrived.

Rafael Flores Jr.’s colorful quote captures why Pirates trust him in big moments

Rafael Flores Jr.'s mentality has helped turn one of Pittsburgh’s biggest preseason question marks into one of its most pleasant surprises.

Why Paul Skenes blames the World Baseball Classic for decreased velocity as Pirates ace wraps up down season

Skenes currently has a 3.91 ERA on the season, which qualifies as a bad year for the reigning Cy Young winner

Pirates offense just embarrassed the Steelers in the funniest possible way

On Sunday, the Pirates scored four runs in a baseball game while the Steelers scored three points in a football game.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes opens up about his struggles — and the role the World Baseball Classic played
Pirates bullpen collapse made their 2026 playoff miss feel inevitable

The Pirates’ postseason failure was cumulative, but the bullpen’s first-half meltdowns may be the easiest place to find the wins they needed.

Pirates Braxton Ashcraft injury has no structural damage

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list on September 10, 2026, due to right arm discomfort and fatigue. He has been shut down for the rest of the season....

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Central Notes: Brazoban, Holderman, Ashcraft, Jordan

The White Sox activated right-hander Huascar Brazoban from the 15-day injured list prior to today’s game with the Tigers, and left-hander Chris Murphy was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding...

Pirates’ playoff elimination makes Brandon Lowe decision their first major test of 2027 ambition

For the Pirates, letting Brandon Lowe walk without a comparable replacement would immediately undercut any claim that 2027 is supposed to be different.

How Deshaun Watson bought himself another week as Browns starter after stunning Bucs win

Early on Sunday, reports indicated Watson's future as QB1 in Cleveland was limited. But he may have changed that with an unexpected win.

Rafael Flores Jr.'s two-run homer helps the Pirates complete a sweep of the Royals
Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Michael Wacha vs. Lake Bachar

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 20, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the Kansas City Royals in the season finale for a three-game set at PNC Park. The...

Pirates shouldn't regret Luke Weaver trade despite ugly early results

The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't gotten what they've wanted from Luke Weaver so far, but there are real reasons to believe he'll turn it around.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Brandon Lowe's fourth homer in five games led the Pirates to a win against the Royals
Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Noah Cameron vs. Bubba Chandler

Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 19, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates in the middle match of a three-game set against the Kansas City Royals this weekend inside PNC...

Henry Davis helped shape Pirates future even if his own is running out

Henry Davis helped shape the Pirates' future, but that doesn't necessarily mean he has to be part of it.

Braxton Ashcraft won't return to the Pirates this season, but he avoided serious injury
Brandon Lowe's openness to a Pirates extension means nothing given team's stingy history

The Pittsburgh Pirates just had another door open to them after Brandon Lowe's comments on a extension. However, them walking through is, at best, uncertain.

Pirates, Brandon Lowe Have Mutual Interest In New Deal

Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe has thrived this year, but it could go down as his only season with the franchise. While Lowe is on track to become a free agent in the offseason, he and the...

Breaking down the Pirates' prospects and potential breakouts on Arizona Fall League rosters

The Pirates are sending eight prospects to the Arizona Fall League, where they will suit up for the Glendale Desert Dogs beginning Oct. 3.

Pending free agent Brandon Lowe says he's 'all ears' if the Pirates want to talk return
Friday, September 18, 2026
Paul Skenes wasn't sharp, but Konnor Griffin led a comeback to help the Pirates past the Royals
Braxton Ashcraft shutdown comes with one huge silver lining for Pirates

Braxton Ashcraft's season may be over, put the Pirates believe they've avoided a worst case scenario with his injury.

Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Randy Dobnak vs. Paul Skenes

Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 18, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are starting off a three-game set against the Kansas City Royals this weekend inside PNC Park The...

Don Kelly accidentally highlighted Henry Davis' biggest problem with attempted compliment

If Don Kelly is right that Henry Davis doesn't need to muscle up to generate power, maybe that's exactly what makes the results so difficult to understand.

Three young players that could be stars next season for Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates is a team that is filled with a bunch of young talent. Even though they most likely won’t make the playoffs this year the future looks incredibly bright. Here are three...

Pirates suddenly have an exciting Rafael Flores Jr. problem to solve

Rafael Flores Jr. has emerged as one of the most encouraging developments of the Pirates’ second half.

Pirates keep rewriting the rules to justify Ben Cherington's job

ESPN's Buster Olney reported that it “would be a surprise” if the Pirates moved on from Ben Cherington after this season.

Pirates send three top prospects to Arizona Fall League

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had one of the best Minor League systems over the past couple of seasons, and this year has been no different. As a result the Buccos are sending three of their top...

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Pirates may never have a better chance to extend Oneil Cruz than they do right now

The Pittsburgh Pirates have waited for years for an Oneil Cruz breakout, and now that it's here, they must act fast with an extension before it's too late.

Pirates’ franchise home run record makes another October absence sting even more

For all the offensive talent they added last winter, the Pirates couldn't turn that talent into enough wins.

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