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Friday, September 11, 2026
Braxton Ashcraft injury threatens Pirates at worst possible time

Braxton Ashcraft’s right arm injury removes a 14-game winner from Pittsburgh’s rotation while the Pirates await additional test results

Dennis Santana is twisting the knife in Pirates’ desperate playoff chase

There might not be a more maddening subplot to the Pirates’ 2026 season than Dennis Santana suddenly becoming unhittable for the team they are desperately trying to catch in the Wild Card standings.

Pirates Prospect Update: Catcher Axiel Plaz

On this edition of the Pirates Prospect Update series, we take a look at catcher Axiel Plaz, who has been enjoying a nice season with the Greensboro Grasshoppers. The Pittsburgh Pirates signed...

If the Pirates don’t play next season, where does that leave the North Shore?
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Jared Jones takes a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Pirates get back over .500 with a rare road sweep
Pirates put 14-game winner Ashcraft on 15-day IL

The Pirates placed All-Star right-hander Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list due to right arm discomfort.

The Pirates place All-Star Braxton Ashcraft on the injured list with right arm discomfort
Pirates’ Braxton Ashcraft workload gamble just blew up at the worst possible time

The Pirates placed Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right arm discomfort, retroactive to Sept. 7.

Pirates Place Braxton Ashcraft On 15-Day Injured List

The Pirates announced that right-hander Braxton Ashcraft has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to September 7) due to discomfort in his throwing arm.  Right-hander Antwone Kelly...

Pirates suddenly have playoff pulse nobody saw coming after NL Wild Card standings shakeup

The Pirates have officially made September interesting after winning five consecutive series.

Pirates Prospect Update: Edward Florentino milestone, Axiel Plaz honors, Wyatt Sanford

Edward Florentino continues to cement himself as one of the most exciting young hitters in the Pirates’ farm system.

3 positions the Pirates absolutely cannot leave unresolved this winter

The Pirates have can't spend another offseason convincing themselves that uncertainty can double as depth.

Pirates have already surpassed last year’s win total

In 2025, The Pittsburgh Pirates had the third-worst record in the National League at 71-91. They were only behind the Washington nationals and the Colorado Rockies who had the worst record in...

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Pirates return to .500, beating the White Sox in a bullpen game
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago White Sox: Lake Bachar vs. Davis Martin

Chicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 9, 2026, 7:40 p.m. ET Location: Rate Field – Chicago, Illinois Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup: Lake...

Mason Montgomery's absurd Pirates scoreless streak deserves far more attention

Mason Montgomery's sizzling scoreless streak has solidified his role as the Pittsburgh Pirates' closer and bodes well for the unit's future.

Bubba Chandler just joined elite company with his most dangerous weapon

Bubba Chandler generated a staggering 16 whiffs with his four-seam fastball against the White Sox, putting him in exceptionally rare company.

Noah Hiles: The Pirates' late push only makes this season more frustrating
Pirates News: Bullpen game starter revealed, Ryan O'Hearn begins rehab assignment, Isaac Mattson

The Pirates will turn to their bullpen to get through Wednesday’s matchup against the White Sox, with right-hander Lake Bachar getting the start.

MLB trends: The Cubs capitalize, a Pirates ace emerges and a Brewers prospect chases history

As playoff races heat up, here's what's going on around the league in September

Paul Skenes' latest scoreless start came with one massive red flag

Paul Skenes' final line against the Angels looked great, but the underlying numbers create a striking contradiction.

VOTE: Do you expect Don Kelly back next season?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. This week’s question asked you about...

A botched surgery nearly cost Khristian Curtis his throwing arm. He considers every pitch a blessing.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Pirates rip 18 hits in a blowout win against the White Sox
Pirates reliever Mattson lands on IL due to hip

The Pirates placed right-handed reliever Isaac Mattson on the 15-day injured list before Tuesday's game against the White Sox with right hip inflammation.

Jacob Gonzalez's White Sox reunion puts Pirates trade under harsh spotlight

Jacob Gonzalez initially filled a temporary Pirates need created by Konnor Griffin's injury, but now he needs to prove he can be something more.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago White Sox: Bubba Chandler vs. Sean Burke

Chicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 8, 2026, 7:40 p.m. ET Location: Rate Field – Chicago, Illinois Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup: Bubba...

Henry Davis' latest swing fix deserves more skepticism than optimism

Henry Davis finally gave the Pirates what they needed Sunday against the Angels. But that doesn’t mean they should assume he has finally figured anything out.

NL Wild Card standings exposing brutal truth about Pirates' playoff chase amid hot streak

The Pirates are finally playing good baseball, but September has exposed the uncomfortable reality that simply playing well is no longer enough.

Colin Beazley's Pirates chat: 09.08.26
Pirates' latest Nick Gonzales move may reveal their long term plan

Over the past few weeks, you've likely noticed something a little different about the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting lineup: Nick Gonzales hasn't been in the fiel

Pirates recall Ronny Simon, option Nick Yorke to Indianapolis over weekend

The Bucs made a move before Sunday’s game with the Los Angeles Angels, recalling switch-hitting outfielder Ronny Simon and optioning infielder Nick Yorke to Triple-A Indianapolis. Simon has only...

Injury Notes: Pages, O’Hearn, Helsley, Pena

Andy Pages’ left hand was fractured by a Bubba Chandler pitch on August, but the Dodgers outfielder told The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya that he has started to hit off a tee and is no longer feeling...

Monday, September 7, 2026
Pirates Outright Christian Bethancourt

The Pirates announced that catcher Christian Bethancourt has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis.  Bethancourt has the ability to decline this assignment in favor of free...

Pirates Injury Update: Ryan O'Hearn rehab assignment, Kirby Yates IL timeline

The Pirates could be getting two important veterans back in time for their desperate September playoff push.

MiLB Monday: Kyler Fedko ‘on cloud nine’ to sign deal with his hometown Pirates
Brandon Lowe is battling Pirates division rival for 2026 Silver Slugger as race comes down to wire

With September underway, Brandon Lowe has emerged as one of the strongest candidates for the National League Silver Slugger Award at second base

Off The Bat: If the Pirates don't pull off a late-season stunner, they can blame these numbers
Pirates can give Don Kelly exactly what he needs with one offseason move

Don Kelly needs help to get the Pirates over the hump in 2027. The best option is a veteran presence on the bench.

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Last year’s Reds offer Pirates a blueprint for improbable September playoff push

Cincinnati was six games out of the playoffs as late as Sept. 5 last year, so Pittsburgh’s current position is difficult but hardly unprecedented.

Paul Skenes halts winless stretch as Pirates blank Angels

Paul Skenes allowed four hits over 5 1/3 shutout innings and Henry Davis homered for the lone run of the game as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the visi

Henry Davis' homer was all the Pirates need in a shutout win against the Angels
SB Nation Reacts results: Do you think the Pirates re-sign Brandon Lowe this offseason?

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. This week’s question we asked...

Los Angeles Angels at. Pittsburgh Pirates: Walbert Ureña vs. Paul Skenes

Los Angeles Angels vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 6, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park – Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: 93.7 The Fan (KDKA-FM), SportsNet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup:...

Oneil Cruz's key Pirates development comes with a terrifying downside

Oneil Cruz has made massive strides against left-handed pitching this year, but there's one caveat that the Pittsburgh Pirates should fear.

Pirates' Paul Skenes faces childhood favorite Angels in series finale

Paul Skenes has started two All-Star Games, won an ERA title and garnered the 2025 National League Cy Young Award. But one thing the hard-throwing rig

Pirates lockout fears may hand Ben Cherington lifeline fans will hate

FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray said this week he is leaning toward Ben Cherington remaining in Pittsburgh beyond this season.

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Yusei Kikuchi tosses 6 scoreless as Angels beat Pirates

Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings for his first win of the season and Josh Lowe hit a home run to lead the visiting Los Angeles Angels to a

The Pirates' lefty woes surfaced again in a near-shutout loss to the Angels
Los Angeles Angels at. Pittsburgh Pirates: Yusei Kikuchi vs. Braxton Ashcraft

Los Angeles Angels vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 5, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park – Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: 93.7 The Fan (KDKA-FM), SportsNet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV Pitching Matchup:...

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