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Saturday, July 4, 2026
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.

Pirates News: All-Star Futures Game, Dominic Fletcher opt-out, Tommy Pham

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have two representatives in this year’s MLB All-Star Futures Game, with right-hander Seth Hernandez and outfielder Edward Florentino selected to participate.

Pirates offense has a lefty problem the Phillies made even louder

Just over a month after the Phillies came into PNC Park and shut out the Pirates on back-to-back nights, Christopher Sánchez did it to them again.

Pirates have 1 top prospect and at least 2 other players to trade for relief help at deadline

If Pittsburgh is serious about turning a promising season into a real postseason push, Ben Cherington has to be willing to move from an area of organizational surplus.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Bryan Reynolds is forcing MLB to notice what Pirates fans already knew

What Bryan Reynolds has done for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, especially in June, is All-Star caliber.

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Pirates can turn RISP frustration into a badly needed wake up call

Monday night’s win over the Phillies gave the Pirates proof that they don't need to keep wasting their own chances, but one night shouldn't erase the larger issue.

Pirates made Phillies announcers eat every word of strange agenda after blown lead

The Phillies' radio booth spent a bizarre amount of time needling Pirates players, questioning their approach and taking little shots after their team blew a 5-0 lead.

Pirates may find their bullpen answer in an overlooked Marlins arm

Pittsburgh Pirates insider Noah Hiles proposes a picture-perfect trade target to fix the team's broken bullpen now and for the foreseeable future.

Monday, June 29, 2026
It's time to have a real conversation about Pirates fleecing Reds with Tyler Callihan trade

Tyler Callihan helped lift the Pirates to a 9-4 victory over his former team at PNC Park and made Cincinnati’s decision to trade him look worse with every swing.

Pirates fans are learning Esmerlyn Valdez hype was never loud enough

In just over two weeks, Esmerlyn Valdez has gone from exciting call-up to one of the most fascinating hitters on the Pirates' roster.

Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz progress, Wilber Dotel rehab assignment, Spencer Horwitz

Oneil Cruz and Wilber Dotel are making positive steps toward a return to the Pirates' lineup, while Spencer Horwitz figures to miss significant time.

Pirates' rumored link to Orioles star Adley Rutschman comes with one clear risk

Adley Rutschman looks like a prime Pittsburgh Pirates' trade target, but future uncertainty could prove him to be prohibitively expensive.

Sunday, June 28, 2026
Pirates might be nearing a Ben Cherington decision fans never saw coming

Ben Cherington is under contract through 2027, and the Pirates’ current trajectory may make an extension a realistic conversation.

Pirates prospect walks away just after experts started buying in

Pirates outfield prospect Estuar Suero, one of the younger lottery-ticket pieces Pittsburgh acquired at the 2023 trade deadline, has retired at age 20.

Pirates fans done with radio host's ridiculous peddling of Yankees-Paul Skenes trade

A Pittsburgh sports radio host posted a possible trade scenario sending Paul Skenes to the New York Yankees, and it's the worst Pirates fans have ever seen.

Saturday, June 27, 2026
Jared Jones scare reminds Pirates how quickly hope can unravel

For a few frightening moments Sunday in Colorado, the Pittsburgh Pirates were reminded just how fragile their optimism really is.

5 Pirates who can calm lineup panic after Spencer Horwitz injury blow

Spencer Horwitz’s absence forces the Pirates to be more intentional with their lineup decisions.

Friday, June 26, 2026
Don Kelly's Carmen Mlodzkinski usage called into question, but Pirates fans shouldn't worry

Pittsburgh Pirates fans aren't happy with Don Kelly's usage of Carmen Mlodzinski lately. However, the former starting pitcher has regained his confidence in low-leverage situations.

Pirates overcomplicate Konnor Griffin's return for no obvious reason

If Konnor Griffin was this close to returning, why was Jack Brannigan called up in the first place?

Paul Skenes shuts down biggest worry about his fastball velocity dip

The concern around Paul Skenes’ fastball velocity this season was bound to surface eventually, but Skenes himself isn't worried.

Bryan Reynolds' June hot streak is no surprise to anyone paying attention

Bryan Reynolds has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball this June. His career numbers suggest that this is far from extraordinary.

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Pirates notching various milestones in series win over Mariners brings unexpected hope for 2026

The Pirates finished the first half above .500 for the first time through 81 games since 2015, the last time they reached the postseason.

Pirates fans just got proof that MLB’s All-Star voting system is a joke

Despite breakout seasons from players all over the roster, the Pittsburgh Pirates remain underrepresented in the latest All-Star voting update.

Pirates Place Spencer Horwitz On Injured List, Recall Jack Brannigan For MLB Debut

The Pirates placed first baseman/designated hitter Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring, per a team announcement. Infielder Jack Brannigan has been recalled...

Pirates forced into bold prospect promotion after Spencer Horwitz hits injured list

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the injured list Thursday morning. Jack Brannigan of Double-A Altoona will get the call-up, which is a risky decision.

Pirates could run into former pitcher soon after Twins-Nationals trade

Justin Lawrence’s strange season could bring him back across the Pittsburgh Pirates’ path almost immediately.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Braxton Ashcraft has quietly joined elite National League company for the Pirates

Braxton Ashcraft has emerged as one of the best young starting pitchers in the National League, joining Paul Skenes as foundational pieces atop the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation.

Konnor Griffin injury controversy shines light on Pirates’ maddening weakness

The Pirates refused to rush Konnor Griffin back from injury, but their offense made people desperate enough to demand it.

Pirates are wasting bullpen progress because their biggest flaw won’t go away

With a lack of clutch hitting in winnable games, the Pirates keep finding ways to make the big moment look too big.

3 bullpen targets who could justify Pirates’ risky draft pick gamble

If the Pirates are seriously considering trading the No. 34 pick, these are the types of bullpen targets who would actually be worth it.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Pirates can hope Marcell Ozuna is turning a corner, but warning signs remain

Marcell Ozuna is back in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup Tuesday against a right-handed starter, which is notable mostly because it has become such a rarity.

MLB's latest draft proposal would have robbed Pirates of Konnor Griffin

Under MLB’s latest proposal, high school players would no longer be eligible for the domestic draft.

Pirates may need to admit one brutal truth before the trade deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the thick of the playoff chase, but the crowded field and numerous needs could hold them back from being true trade deadline buyers.

Ben Cherington's Henry Davis defense after Joey Bart trade is impossible to take seriously

The Pirates trading Joey Bart was defensible. Their explanation for choosing Henry Davis over him was not.

Monday, June 22, 2026
Former Pirates reliever is already out after nightmare stint with new club

Less than a month after the Pirates designated Justin Lawrence for assignment, he is already back in roster limbo.

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