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Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Pirates chase Brewers lefty Kyle Harrison early en route to a 7-4 victory
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Kyle Harrison vs. Wilber Dotel

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 17, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to avoid a sweep in the series finale hosting the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers...

Pirates’ September surge just eliminated Bob Nutting’s favorite offseason excuse

If the Pirates finish near 85 wins and miss October, Bob Nutting will have no excuse to avoid adding impact talent this offseason.

Pirates somehow turn Brandon Lowe’s historic season into another letdown

Brandon Lowe could go down as one of the greatest one-and-dones in Pirates history and still have no postseason appearance to show for it.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Pirates break their franchise record for homers in a season, but drop the series to the Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Logan Henderson vs. Jared Jones

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 16, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers for the second contest of a three-game set at...

Spencer Horwitz is trying everything in search of 'the kind of hitter I can be'
A Brandon Lowe Silver Slugger would make Pirates’ biggest 2027 decision painfully obvious

A Silver Slugger would strengthen Brandon Lowe’s case, but the Pirates already have enough evidence to make him their top offseason priority.

Brewers’ NL Central clinch, PNC Park takeover expose how far Pirates still have to climb

For the Pirates, Milwaukee clinching the NL Central was a rather uncomfortable look at what they are still trying to become.

Pirates face tough $23 million Brandon Lowe free agency dilemma

The Pirates should do everything they can to re-sign Lowe.

Tony Beasley’s worst Pirates moment shouldn’t erase what makes him effective

Tony Beasley made exactly the kind of mistake that can overshadow months of otherwise solid work from the Pirates third base coach. But it shouldn't.

ESPN blaming Paul Skenes for Pirates’ playoff failure is wildly unfair

ESPN named Paul Skenes Pittsburgh's biggest disappointment of the season, pointing to the Pirates' 13-17 record in his 30 starts.

Pirates Prospect update: Catcher Easton Carmichael

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had issues in recent history of finding consistent play at the catcher position. However, there could be a possible catcher of the future for the Buccos playing in...

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
A baserunning mistake bites the Pirates in a Clemente Day loss to the Brewers
Pirates’ late-season surge could save Ben Cherington but it should also raise expectations for him

If the Pirates believe this September surge is evidence that they're finally close, then they need to act like it this winter.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jacob Misiorowski vs. Lake Bachar

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 15, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game set at PNC Park. Getting the...

Brandon Lowe named Pirates Roberto Clemente Award nominee

The Pittsburgh Pirates are celebrating Clemente Day on Tuesday, honoring the life and legacy of their most memorable and beloved baseball player and humanitarian. Every September 15 across Major...

Pirates reliever Kirby Yates makes heartbreaking admission about his baseball future

Kirby Yates, on the injured list for the fifth time in the past two years, appears ready to ride off into the sunset regardless of what fate befalls the Pirates.

The Pirates distribute food, visit local schools and clean up community fields on Roberto Clemente Day
Colin Beazley's Pirates chat: 09.15.26
Clint Hurdle just opened door to Pirates reunion that could be perfect for Don Kelly

If the Pirates truly believe Don Kelly is their manager for 2027, they should be investing in making him a better one rather than simply hoping experience fixes everything.

Pirates’ Silver Slugger race exposes just how badly injuries wrecked their second-half lineup

The Pittsburgh Pirates might break their Silver Slugger drought with Brandon Lowe's performance, but he'd have a lot more company if it weren't for injuries.

Monday, September 14, 2026
Pirates’ bullpen game plan exposes a bigger problem than their fading playoff hopes

A September that was supposed to determine whether the Pirates were ready for October has instead exposed another hole they need to address before they can seriously expect to get there.

Pirates Injury Update: Esmerlyn Valdez done for season, Kirby Yates return, Braxton Ashcraft

Esmerlyn Valdez’s breakout rookie season has officially come to an early end, but Kirby Yates appears to be closing in on a return to the Pirates’ bullpen before the end of the season.

MiLB Monday: Top prospects are shining during Greensboro's playoff run
Pirates NL Wild Card hopes are hanging by a thread after Cubs series

The Pirates escaped Wrigley Field without being swept, but the series loss to the Cubs may ultimately prove to be the moment their already-faint postseason hopes slipped beyond reach.

Off The Bat: The Pirates' trade deadline decisions should haunt them as the playoffs slip away
3 Pirates playing their way out of the team's 2027 plans

The Pirates still have games left to play in 2026, but September is already providing some clarity about what their 2027 roster should — and shouldn't — look like.

Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez heads to IL for Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a move over the weekend, assigning rookie outfielder Esemerlyn Valdez to the 10-day IL with a hamstring injury sustained running to first base. The Pirates will bring...

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Oneil Cruz is quietly showing what a full-season Silver Slugger campaign could look like in 2027

Injuries will keep Oneil Cruz from winning the Silver Slugger in 2026, but he's finally showing the kind of performance that the Pittsburgh Pirates had been hoping for.

Brandon Lowe and the bullpen help the Pirates avoid a sweep against the Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs: Bubba Chandler vs. Matthew Boyd

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 13, 2026, 2:20 p.m. ET Location: Wrigley Field – Chicago, Illinois Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup: Bubba...

Pirates finally got their dream September script, then completely butchered the ending

If Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes ultimately die over these final two weeks, Saturday's loss to the Cubs may haunt them most.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
SB Nation Reacts: Will Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly be back next season?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost the first two games of their final three-game series against the Cubs this season and are back below .500. Pittsburgh sits 74-75 with 13 games remaining and...

Esmerlyn Valdez injury highlights Jake Mangum’s quietly crucial role for Pirates

With Esmerlyn Valdez hitting the 10-day IL, the Pirates will turn to Jake Mangum as their primary right fielder.

Pirates Place Esmerlyn Valdez On 10-Day Injured List

The Pirates placed outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list today before their afternoon matchup with the Cubs. Utilityman Ronny Simon got the call-up from Triple-A Indianapolis to...

Pirates waste Ryan O'Hearn's homer, seven innings from Paul Skenes in a late loss to the Cubs
Pirates rookie Valdez lands on IL after baserunning injury

Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez has been placed on the 10-day injured list after he hurt himself running to first base.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs: Paul Skenes vs. Clay Holmes

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 12, 2026, 2:20 p.m. ET Location: Wrigley Field – Chicago, Illinois Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup: Paul Skenes...

Pirates fans may hate how well Spencer Jones has aged since Paul Skenes chatter

Paul Skenes and Spencer Jones are moving in opposite directions, making last season's Pittsburgh Pirates-New York Yankees trade rumors seem more logical.

Pirates’ biggest offseason need might depend entirely on Ryan O’Hearn’s final two weeks

The Pirates already know they need to add offense this winter, and Ryan O’Hearn's final two weeks could determine just how aggressively they need to do it.

Friday, September 11, 2026
Pirates’ Ryan O’Hearn return immediately overshadowed by brutal Esmerlyn Valdez injury

The Pirates finally got Ryan O’Hearn back Friday, but they may have another potentially serious injury to worry about.

Pirates rookie Valdez limps off with apparent left leg injury

Pittsburgh rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez left Friday's game against the Cubs after injuring himself while running to first base on a grounder in the sixth inning.

The Cubs routed the Pirates in Chicago, snapping the Pirates' four-game winning streak
Don Kelly loses it on umpires after replay review kills Pirates' playoff momentum vs Cubs

MLB's replay system still found a way to suck the life out of the Pirates' strong start against the Cubs on Friday.

Pirates activate O'Hearn before playing Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn from the 10-day injured list before Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley...

Pirates enter Wrigley Field as second-hottest team in NL

Don’t look now, but the Pirates are getting hot at the right time. It’s been an uphill battle for the Bucs to erase a sizable deficit in the National League Wild Card race, but the team is looking...

The Pirates activate Ryan O'Hearn from the injured list, bringing their lineup to full strength
Meet Murf Gray, the top-100 prospect who could be the Pirates' third baseman of the future
Pirates had one of baseball's best hidden advantages and still blew it

The Pirates were one of baseball's best teams in one-run games this year, yet their second-half collapse has pushed them out of the playoff picture. Can they hold onto this good fortune in future...

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