Pittsburgh Pirates

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates received a mixed bag of injury updates on two of their most important young position players Sunday.

Losing back-to-back games to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field is bad enough. Losing them the way the Pittsburgh Pirates did is the kind of thing that lingers.

Pirates right-hander Jared Jones left the mound screaming in frustration after taking an 87.9 mph comebacker off his right elbow Sunday in Colorado.

The Pirates' need for high-leverage relievers has an obvious solution in Luke Weaver. The question is if Ben Cherington is willing to pay the Mets' price.

Pittsburgh Pirates executive Ben Cherington's job is on the line at the MLB trade deadline. Yet, ESPN doesn't believe Cherington is feeling the heat.

Pirates right-hander Jared Jones was pulled from his start on Sunday after three innings. He was struck in the right elbow by a line drive from Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield. Third baseman...

The Pirates’ pitching issues in 2026 aren't solely Bill Murphy’s fault, and it'd be unfair to suggest otherwise. But it's also hard to ignore the larger trend.

The Pittsburgh Pirates plan for Carmen Mlodzinski isn't working, especially in a piggyback role behind Jared Jones. The Pirates owe it to Mlodzinski and their fans to try him in a late relief role.

The numbers make the Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 bullpen struggles all the more infuriating, as their lineup and starting pitching are some of MLB's best.

The Pirates carry an even 38-38 record into today’s game with the Rockies, and Pittsburgh sits two games out of a wild card slot in the crowded NL playoff race.  Since the Buccos haven’t had a...

The Pittsburgh Pirates were linked to some trade deadline candidates that don't solve their biggest problem.

The Pirates' front office, led by Ben Cherington, finally shelled out for free agents and trade acquisitions this offseason. Now the team needs to take a similar approach to fixing the bullpen.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves link up for a trade that sends Joey Bart home to Georgia in exchange for former Pirates reliever Hunter Stratton.

Bubba Chandler has always had electric stuff. Now, he's finally learning how to use it.

The Braves announced they’ve traded reliever Hunter Stratton to the Pirates for catcher Joey Bart. Atlanta designated backup catcher Sandy León for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster....

The Pittsburgh Pirates should try to acquire Hunter Stratton, their former right-handed relief pitcher who was recently DFA'd by the Atlanta Braves.

Joey Bart is getting closer to returning to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the real question now is whether there will still be a roster spot waiting for him when he gets back.

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If Konnor Griffin can still hit, why isn’t he serving as the Pirates’ designated hitter while his throwing arm heals?

The Pittsburgh Pirates desperately need bullpen help, and according to ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel, one of the biggest names on the relief market could be an ideal fit.

The All-Star voting system looks irreparably broken as Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim outranks Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe in the voting.

Instead of using the paternity list as an opportunity to send Henry Davis to Triple-A Indianapolis for a reset, the Pirates brought him right back to the active roster.

Rowdy Tellez is back in the majors as a member of the Atlanta Braves. The former Pirates first baseman narrowly missed a chance to get back at the team that DFA'd him.

Bryan Reynolds has never been a standout defender, but his three home run robberies this week have proven his worth as a fielder.

Marcell Ozuna was supposed to be the bat that pushed the Pirates over the top. Instead, he has become dead weight on a roster that can no longer afford it.

As Major League Baseball hurtles toward a lockout, Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes has made it clear that he and the rest of the MLBPA won't back down from their demands.

Losing Oneil Cruz to a hand injury could have proven disastrous for the Pittsburgh Pirates, though Jake Magnum has stepped up and proved a revelation in the outfield in the star's absence.

The Pirates will recall pitching prospect Antwone Kelly for his MLB debut, reports Francys Romero. He’s already on the 40-man roster, as the Bucs needed to select his contract last offseason to...

The Pirates announced that outfielder Oneil Cruz has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 8th, with left hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures. Fellow...