These 5 Pirates, including Ben Cherington, will be gone by the end of 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are once again trending toward disappointment and a postseason spent at home. Some might not survive until the end of the season.
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Today in Blue Jays History: Jays Trade for Jose Bautista
Eighteen years ago, the Blue Jays traded Robinzon Diaz to the Pirates in exchange for Jose Bautista. At the time, the trade received little fanfare—even Bluebird Banter didn’t cover it immediately. Only later did we discuss its significance. In hindsight, it became the best trade of J.P. Ricciardi’s tenure. The news did get into a […]
Athletics Claim Johnathan Rodríguez
The Athletics announced that they have claimed outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez off waivers from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Pittsburgh designated him for assignment earlier this week. Outfielder Tyler Soderstrom has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. It was revealed earlier this week that Soderstrom will […]
Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Reacts After Short Start vs. Tigers: 'Just a Little Out of Sync'
Paul Skenes will continue to go out on the mound and attempt to return to form, no matter how long it takes.
Spencer Horwitz Is Embracing the Ups and Downs of 2026
During the first half of the 2026 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked like an offensive juggernaut. Led by the breakout of Oneil Cruz and the new additions of Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn, the club was beginning to turn a corner. However, one of the main contributors fell under the radar: Spencer Horwitz. Originally […] The post Spencer Horwitz Is Embracing the Ups and Downs of 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Paul Skenes has officially made it impossible to ignore his shocking regression
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Pail Skenes continues to struggle, and it’s officially time to be concerned about the reigning NL Cy Young winner.
Pirates acquire catcher from Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a minor move yesterday, acquiring catcher Christian Bethancourt from the New York Yankees for the ever nebulous cash considerations. The 34-year-old Bethancourt was playing in the Minors for the Yankees organization, and while he will be a Minor League player for the Bucs, officially to be assigned to Triple-A Indianpolis, he […]
Dodgers on Deck: Friday, August 21 vs. Pirates
After a brief one-series road trip in Denver, the Dodgers return home for a brief one-series homestand, hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates beginning Friday night at Dodger Stadium. The series opener will follow the Dodgers’ first off day in two weeks, and will feature Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound, coming off 15 strikeouts and one run […]
Paul Skenes Talks Struggles, Has to 'Remember What's Real' amid 'Outside' Criticism
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to tune out the noise as he attempts to shake out of his current funk.
Pirates Acquire Christian Bethancourt
The Yankees have traded catcher Christian Bethancourt to the Pirates for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. Trades are allowed after the deadline if the player’s contract has not been selected to the 40-man roster, as MLBTR explained earlier this month. Bethancourt has been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis but is expected to join […]
Paul Skenes' Box-Score Player Stats, Highlights vs. Tigers After Pirates Pushed Start Back
Despite having his start pushed back to give him extra rest, Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes' first outing in eight days looked like a lot of his recent performances.
GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 12:35 p.m.
Detroit Tigers (61-64) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (61-66) Time/Place: 12:35 p.m., PNC ParkSB Nation Site: Bucs DugoutMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Jackson Jobe (1-1, 6.23 ERA) vs. RHP Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.88 ERA)
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jackson Jobe vs. Paul Skenes
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 19, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off their home stand with a Wednesday matinee contest against the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park. Paul Skenes is getting the ball for the Pirates after the team scratched him from his start on Sunday against the Boston Red […]
Tigers look to take rubber match from Pirates on Wednesday afternoon
The Detroit Tigers were unable to seal the deal on Tuesday night, falling to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-1, to even the weekday series at PNC Park. Brett Callahan hit his first major league home run, but that was all the offense the good guy got while Keider Montero was extremely mid on the mound for […]
Three things that will keep the Pirates from the playoffs
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently sit 6.5 games back from the third Wild Card spot in the postseason, and are running out of time to steer the ship towards the playoffs. There’s still some time to get back on track, but there are three factors that will leave the Pirates on the outside looking in. Pitching […]
VOTE: Are the Pirates a Wild Card team if they were mostly healthy?
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. We’re back again with another edition of Reacts, and this week’s question wants to know if you think the Pittsburgh Pirates are a Wild Card team […]
A stellar Keider Montero start stumbles in the sixth for a Tigers’ loss
It only took two hours for the Pirates to beat the Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night. After Monday’s win that nearly imploded in the later innings, the Tigers were hoping for a slightly smoother time of it on Tuesday, and also hoping to clinch a series win against the Pirates while they were at it. […]
GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:40 p.m.
Detroit Tigers (61-64) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (61-66) Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., PNC ParkSB Nation Site: Bucs DugoutMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Keider Montero (9-7, 3.22 ERA) vs. RHP Braxton Ashcraft (12-5, 3.88 ERA)
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Keider Montero vs. Braxton Ashcraft
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 18, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are back in action tonight as they take on the Detroit Tigers for the second contest in a three-game series. The Pirates will hand the ball to All-Star Braxton Ashcraft, who is coming off arguably the best start of his career, […]
AJ Hinch says he isn't sleeping on the Tigers playoff hopes (and neither should you)
Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch opened up on the state of the team, the AL Wild Card race and scoreboard watching after a win over the Pirates on Monday.
Grading every MLB front office two weeks after the trade deadline
From the Yankees, Red Sox and Dodgers to the Pirates, Marlins and A's, every MLB front office is graded on a curve that includes the MLB trade deadline.
Brewers vs Pirates: A Look at the NL Central’s Underrated Rivalry
Ask a Brewers fan to name the team’s biggest rival and you’ll hear “Cubs” before you finish the question. Fair enough. That one comes with decades of border-war baggage and a playoff series still fresh in everyone’s memory. But quietly, almost sneakily, the matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates has become one of the most interesting [...]
Tigers seek series-clinching road win vs Pirates on Tuesday night
The Detroit Tigers snapped their three-game losing streak on Monday night with an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. At one point, the good guys had a seven-run lead, but a four-run seventh inning made things a little too close for comfort. Taking the mound for the Motor City Kitties seeking to […]
Max Clark pulls through on field and at bat in Tigers’ win
Despite a rough latter half of the game, the Tigers beat the Pirates 8-5. After limping their way through a no-good-very-bad weekend series against the White Sox, the Tigers were hoping for a better result as they headed to Pittsburgh. The home of a bunch of yellow bridges, Primanti Brothers sandwiches, and the best view […]
GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:05 p.m.
Detroit Tigers (60-64) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (61-55) Time/Place: 7:05 p.m., PNC ParkSB Nation Site: Bucs DugoutMedia: ESPN, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Framber Valdez (7-8, 4.26 ERA) vs. RHP Carmen Mlodzinski (6-5, 3.79 ERA)
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