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The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of […]
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Trent Thornton, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1972 – Roberto Clemente doubles off the Mets’ Jon Matlack to become the eleventh major leaguer to collect 3000 hits. The hit, sadly, will be the Pirate right fielder’s last, as he will die in a plane crash on New […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Seth Hernandez found himself atop another prospect list as he was named the Florida State League’s top prospect for his body of work as a member of the Bradenton Marauders. In six starts with Bradenton, Hernandez was nearly unstoppable. He amassed a 3-0 record and an ultra low 0.96 ERA. […]
DK's Daily Shot of Pirates: Did you really believe?
Lexie Hull has established herself as an important part of the Indiana Fever, but her life away from basketball has also attracted plenty of attention. Her fiancé, Will Matthiessen, comes from a strong sporting background, having played baseball at Stanford and later in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. The couple met as student-athletes at Stanford and […] The post Who Is Lexie Hull’s Fiancé Will Matthiessen? Everything to Know About the WNBA Star’s Partner appeared first on EssentiallyS...
There hasn’t been a lot of celebrating for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the years but they were able to achieve one pretty big goal this season. The Pirates finished the 2026 season with a winning record, 82-80, after defeating the Detroit Tigers 4-2 in the series/season finale at Comerica Park on Sept. 27. The Pirates […]
DK's Daily Shot of Pirates: Players want Brandon Lowe
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Kirby Yates picked an unforgettable way to walk away from baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates reliever announced his retirement Saturday, immediately after making the first start of his entire 12-year career. "I don't have anything left. Let's put it that way," Yates said after the game. "I've been running on fumes for a while, and I think it's just time, and it's felt like it's been time for a little while now." A Career That Ended On His Own Terms Yates had made 517 consecutive relief app...
All things come to an end, and on Saturday we witnessed a really poignant ending to the career of one of the greatest pitchers and greatest Detroit Tigers of all time. Justin Verlander, with minimal preparation and no buildup, took the mound against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Comerica Park, and managed to turn back the […]
The Detroit Tigers lost 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates after an emotional final game from Justin Verlander that included emotional comments from his wife Kate Upton. Verlander wound up in tears after an unexpected on-field family moment. When the smoke cleared, fans were left feeling satisfied and nostalgic, as was the Tigers’ longtime ace. The […] The post Tigers’ Justin Verlander donates memorabilia from his final MLB game to HOF appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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Pirates GM Ben Cherington praised Brandon Lowe's impact on and off the field as the veteran heads into free agency after a standout 2026 season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a promising young core, but we'd be surprised if former No. 1 pick Henry Davis truly factors into their 2027 plans.
After an incredible Saturday game which featured all kinds of feelings, the season finale took place on another picture-perfect day in Detroit against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Tigers tried to go for the sweep of the Pirates, but ultimately lost 4-2. It was going to be a game featuring the comeback of Jack Flaherty from […]
The Detroit Tigers bid goodbye to their star pitcher Justin Verlander on Saturday. Verlander got his final start in a Major League Baseball game, going for five-plus innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Verlander’s wife Kate Upton spoke about what the moment was like when Verlander left the game. “It was a really emotional day, and […] The post What Justin Verlander’s wife Kate Upton said about his emotional moment to end career appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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Detroit Tigers (76-85) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (81-80) Time/Place: 3:10 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: Bucs DugoutMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA)
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, September 26, 2026, 3:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are wrapping up the regular season as they take on the Detroit Tigers in game 162. Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA) is making the start for the Pirates. Jones has made 20 starts this season, bouncing back after missing the entire […]
One of the greatest pitchers to ever play Major League Baseball is retiring from the game. Detroit Tigers hurler Justin Verlander had an incredibly emotional moment on Saturday, as he made his final start against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Verlander’s daughter came out to pull him from the mound in the sixth inning, which sent Verlander […] The post Tigers’ Justin Verlander left in tears talking about daughter after incredible on-field moment to end career appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Right-hander Camilo Doval’s return to San Francisco went about as well as possible. The reliever struck out the side against the Dodgers on Saturday. He hit 99 mph multiple times. Doval was designated for assignment by the Pirates and claimed by the Giants earlier this week. The Giants traded Doval to the Yankees at last year’s trade deadline. He struggled down the stretch with the club, fading out of a high-leverage role. The first half of 2026 didn’t go much better. New York sent Doval to th...
Right-hander Camilo Doval’s return to San Francisco went about as well as possible. The reliever struck out the side against the Dodgers on Saturday. He hit 99 mph multiple times. Doval was designated for assignment by the Pirates and claimed by the Giants earlier this week. The Giants traded Doval to the Yankees at last year’s […]
Well folks, the final game of the 2026 regular-season schedule has finally arrived. On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates will face off at Comerica Park for the final time this year, officially marking the end of summer for Major League Baseball fans. The good guys have already won the first two games […]
Kirby Yates picked an unusual way to end a 12-year career. The Pirates right-hander made the first start of his major league life on Saturday at Comerica Park, worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings against the Tigers, and announced afterward that he is retiring. “I don’t have anything left. Let’s put it that way,” Yates said […] The post Pirates’ 2-time All-Star reliever announces retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints .