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The Cincinnati Reds dropped Saturday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at home in Great American Ball Park, but on Sunday they’ve got their ace on the mound with the series victory in the balance. Chase Burns will toe the rubber for the good guys opposite Bucs starter Mitch Keller, with first pitch on the […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to reach the postseason for the first time since 2015. Pittsburgh has been struggling in their bullpen all season, and the team has made it a mission to add help. Pittsburgh recently traded with the New York Yankees for Camilo Doval. A new report says the Bucs are looking for […] The post MLB rumors: Pirates chasing more bullpen help after Camilo Doval trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With just a few hours remaining until the trade deadline, the Yankees appear to be buyers rather than sellers. That approach makes sense given their needs at catcher, in the bullpen, and in the outfield, as well as injuries to several key players. As of now, they’ve already jumped into action mode and made a […] The post Yankees Announce Trade of Former All-Star to Pirates for Two Minor Leaguers appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Pittsburgh Pirates remain in the thick of things in the National League Central Division standings with a 56-56 record through the first 112 games of the season, and hope to return to the MLB Playoffs for what would be the first time since 2015. However, with the MLB Trade Deadline now just days away, […] The post Pirates’ Ryan O’Hearn dealt brutal injury update right before trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pittsburgh Pirates appeared to be on the upswing entering the second half, but after four straight losses, the Pirates find themselves 55-56 and 2.5 games back of the National League’s third Wild Card slot. And after Friday’s 8-7 loss to the last-place Cincinnati Reds, a Pirates fan called into 93.7 The Fan to sound…
The New York Yankees have wasted no time in promoting a minor-league pitcher after trading reliever Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday. The Yankees have promoted Yovanny Cruz to the parent club, according to MLB insider Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Cruz has been a dominant reliever at the minor league level. […] The post Yankees make immediate roster move after Camilo Doval trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, August 1, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are turning the calendar to August as the National League Wild Card race heats up. Tonight, they will look to maintain their footing as they take on the Cincinnati Reds in the third matchup of a four-game set. The Pirates are […]
The New York Yankees have announced that RHP Camilo Doval is being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates with two position […]
The Pirates have placed Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a left quad strain, the team announced this afternoon. He told reporters (including Jason Mackey of MLB.com) that he expects to miss six to eight weeks. That might put the rest of his regular season in jeopardy. Eight weeks of recovery would have […]
3:42pm: The deal is official. Both teams have announced the trade. Pittsburgh designated right-hander Hunter Stratton for assignment to clear a spot for Doval. 1:23pm: The Yankees are acquiring catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz in the deal, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. 1:17pm: The Pirates and Yankees are in agreement on a trade that […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates are buying at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, as it was announced today from Jeff Passan the Buccos acquired relief pitcher Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees. In return, the Bucs send two Minor Leaguers in catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz. New York has also agreed to pay a […]
Doval has loads of upside in his high-octane right arm. But Pittsburgh needs a lot more help between now and the trade deadline.
The New York Yankees officially put an end to the Camilo Doval Experiment and traded the righty reliever to the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to multiple outlets. They got two prospects in return, per Francys Romero: Double-A catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz from the Bucs’ Dominican Summer League affiliate. Mark Feinsand also confirmed those […]
The Yankees and Pirates agree to trade days before the deadline.
The Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees for two prospects, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The post TRADE: Pirates Acquire Camilo Doval from Yankees appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
The Pittsburgh Pirates are bolstering their bullpen amid the club's battle to finish above .500 for the first time in eight seasons.
The closer carousel was quite busy this past week as the Arizona Diamondbacks demoted veteran Paul Sewald from the role, and several shakeups occurred in Kansas City and Pittsburgh as the "primary" options have begun to struggle. Below, we will look at six high-leverage relief pitchers who have begun to see their fantasy value increase […]
On June 15, 2021, José Soriano went back under the knife. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2020, the prospect was selected by the Pirates as the top pick in the Rule 5 Draft in hopes he could transition to the big leagues once fully recovered. Instead, after working all the way back, new damage […]
Pittsburgh is in need of serious help to make a playoff push. But luckily, a notoriously cheap ownership group may finally be willing to open the checkbook a bit.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, July 31, 2026, 6:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are back in action against the Cincinnati Reds for the second game of their four-game weekend set at Great American Ball Park. This game marks the 23rd start of the season for Pirates ace Paul Skenes. He is coming off a […]
According to Will Sammon, both the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates are among the teams inquiring about the availability of Mets’ reliever Luke Weaver. Weaver, who signed with the Mets last December, is under contract through the end of the 2027 season. Weaver, who turns 33 next month, has been excellent for the Mets this […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Konnor Griffin to a franchise record contract at the beginning of this season, but it could be another Buccos rookie that ends up stealing the limelight. Pirates’ rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has emerged as one of the most exciting rookies in baseball, and has been a big contributor for Pittsburgh since his […]
The Brewers and Pirates are among the many clubs who’ve shown interest in Mets right-hander Luke Weaver, per Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Strong interest in Weaver should come as no surprise with the Mets entering the deadline as sellers and the veteran righty enjoying a dominant season. ESPN’s Jeff Passan suggested […]
It’s funny what happens when you win five of seven games against the two teams directly below you in the divisional standings. Though the Cubs have merely kept pace with the Brewers over the last 10 games, they’ve gained three on both the Cardinals and Pirates, and four on the Phillies for the top Wild … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Creeping on Brewers with 95% Playoff Odds appeared first on .
The Cincinnati Reds managed to eke out a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, and it was shortstop Elly De La Cruz who starred for the team, as per usual. De La Cruz went 3-4 from the plate with one walk and one RBI, and as the cherry on top of what was […] The post Elly De La Cruz makes Reds history with huge game vs. Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints .