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New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 7, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are getting ready for three games set this weekend at PNC Park against the New York Mets. This would be Mitch Keller’s turn in the rotation, but a season-ending injury with his right arm will bring Carmen Mlodzinski back into […]
The 2026 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been one of ups and downs, with the team playing inconsistent baseball throughout.Pittsburgh got off to a nice start, and the team was looking like it could finally end the long playoff drought. Adding in the emergence of its young stars, the Pirates have started to look […] The post Pirates Get Big Konnor Griffin Injury Update Amid Playoff Chase appeared first on HEAVY .
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are still technically alive in the NL Wild Card race, trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks by 4 1/2 games for the final spot. Pittsburgh has been without Oneil Cruz since he went on the IL. With the trade deadline passed, the Pirates have provided a huge injury update and a possible timeline for […] The post Pirates make huge Oneil Cruz injury move after trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Thursday, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates (at home) by a score of 5-2.Dustin May made his debut for the team, going 6.0 innings (and allowing just two earned runs).Dustin May Sends Out 2-Word Post After Brewers DebutAfter his debut with the franchise, May made a post to Instagram.He wrote: “Brew Crew” View […] The post Dustin May Sends Out 2-Word Post After Milwaukee Brewers Debut appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Mets (50-66) travel to the best stadium in baseball, PNC Park, to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (57-60). The Pirates find themselves four and a half games out of the last Wild Card spot, but went hard after relief pitching at the deadline, acquiring four bullpen arms, including Luke Weaver from the […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran right-handed reliever Dennis Santana to a minor league contract, according to the team’s transaction log. The move gives Arizona another bullpen option after the team made no pitching additions at the Trade Deadline. Santana, 30, spent parts of the past three seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates after Pittsburgh claimed […] The post Diamondbacks sign ex-Yankees, Pirates reliever to minor league contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia Phillies are currently wrapping up their series against the Washington Nationals. After the Nationals series concludes, the Phillies will stay at home to host the Toronto Blue Jays in a weekend series. There has been an uptick in roster transactions across MLB, and the Phillies are no exception. During their series with the […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Quietly Released 4-Year Pirates Player From Organization appeared first on HEAVY .
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired more than bullpen depth when they landed Lake Bachar from the Miami Marlins at Monday’s MLB trade deadline. The reliever’s personality and unconventional interests have quickly given Pirates fans plenty to appreciate. Pittsburgh sent Brandan Bidois, Brian Sánchez, and Hyun Seung Lee to Miami for Bachar. The 31-year-old right-hander arrived with […] The post Pirates fans will love literally everything about trade deadline pickup Lake Bachar appeared first on Cl...
Here's how every MLB team's home attendance numbers stack up in 2026 — and what it means for the Cardinals, Blue Jays, Rockies and Pirates specifically.
The Reds announced that they have claimed right-handers Ron Marinaccio and Chase Solesky off waivers from the Pirates and Rays, respectively. Solesky has been sent to Triple-A Louisville. Both pitchers were designated for assignment in recent days. Cincinnati had one open 40-man roster spot and opened another by transferring outfielder Blake Dunn to the 60-day […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates must consider ending Paul Skenes’ season prematurely if they continue to fall out of the postseason race.
With the Milwaukee Brewers adding pitching before the trade deadline last Monday, besides adding arms to the bullpen, the team also brought in Dustin May from the St. Louis Cardinals. As the Brewers add May to the starting rotation, he is set to make his debut with the team against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Fans will […] The post Dustin May to make Brewers debut after Cardinals trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Paul Skenes has been average over his last 15 starts. What's going on?
The Pittsburgh Pirates made some big offseason splashes before the 2026 campaign, spending the most money they had in years. Veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna was one of those signings, but he's turned out to be a big bust in Pittsburgh, and has now been released. Marcell Ozuna from the Pirates has been released, per @mikedeportes pic.twitter.com/xMhfN94agq — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 5, 2026 The Pirates signed the former All-Star and 40-HR slugger to a 1-year, $12 million contrac...
A former New York Yankees pitcher has found his new home after being designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates late last month and then electing free agency.According to MLB.com’s transaction tracker, former Yankees relief pitcher Dennis Santana has signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.Seeing the Diamondbacks take a chance on a […] The post Former New York Yankees Pitcher Signs With New MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .
The exact amount of cash that the New York Yankees sent the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Camilo Doval trade has been revealed.The Yankees sent Doval and cash to the Pirates ahead of the MLB trade deadline for minor leaguers Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz. Now, we know the exact amount of cash that changed hands […] The post Yankees Cash Considerations in Camilo Doval Deal Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .
Veteran reliever Dennis Santana has inked a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks, per his MLB.com transaction tracker. The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Pirates in late July. Santana chose free agency instead of heading to the minors and has found a new organization. After securing a career-high 16 saves in 2025, Santana […]
The Milwaukee Brewers were in control against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, building on Tuesday’s victory in the series. However, Milwaukee had to make an unexpected pitching change after starter Kyle Harrison exited following five innings because of cramps in both of his calves, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “The Brewers announce that he [...]
The Pittsburgh Pirates were busy at the trade deadline and made several moves to help them move towards a postseason berth but there’s still one player in particular that could sign with the team and that fans would love to see in Pittsburgh. Andrew McCutchen was recently released by the Atlanta Braves after signing a […]
The New York Mets sent the Pittsburgh Pirates tons of cash as part of the Luke Weaver trade ahead of the MLB trade deadline.This past offseason, the Mets signed Weaver to a two-year, $22 million contract, and he rewarded the team handsomely for it, posting an impressive 1.84 ERA in 42 appearances while racking up […] The post Mets Sent Pirates Tons of Cash in Luke Weaver Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Box Score The highly-anticipated return of Kyle Harrison to the Milwaukee Brewers rotation went as well as anyone could have imagined. Through five innings, Harrison blew the doors off the Pirates hitters, allowing just one hit (a single) and striking out 10, including each of the last eight batters he faced. And then, as Harrison […]
He may no longer be a Cub, but first baseman Jonathon Long was named International League Player of the Month. Long hit .371/.446/.652 in July for Iowa. Good news from the I-Cubs and Smokies, but the Pelicans got no-hit. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs defeated Indianapolis (Pirates), 5-3 in ten innings. There were three major […]
The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates are squaring off in a huge NL Central matchup on Wednesday. After a Game 2 win on Tuesday, the Crew was rolling on Wednesday. But the Brewers had to pull starter Kyle Harrison after just five innings due to cramps in both calves, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “The […] The post Brewers reveal why Kyle Harrison left Pirates clash after 8-straight Ks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Milwaukee Brewers are currently taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a rubber match on Wednesday evening. It’s a star-studded pitching matchup between Paul Skenes and Brewers starter Kyle Harrison. As this is being typed, the Brewers lead 3-0 in the sixth inning. During the Pirates game, Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison had to exit the […] The post Milwaukee Brewers Announce Kyle Harrison Injury Decision During Pirates Game appeared first on HEAVY .