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Upcoming free agent Brandon Lowe has interest in returning to Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe has been arguably the best player for the franchise this season. He leads the team in home runs with 33 and he leads the team with RBIs with 93. However, the bad news is that Lowe is a free agent in the offseason. There could be some good news, […]
Beyond the Bench Episode Three: Luke Weaver
Episode Three of Beyond the Bench features Luke Weaver and Bucco Bantr sipping orange juice, talking about confidence in the game, golf and mentality. Subscribe to the Pirates YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Pirates?sub_confirmation=1 Get tickets: https://www.mlb.com/pirates/tickets Join the conversation + follow the Pirates! Instagram: http://instagram.com/pittsburghpirates Twitter: http://twitter.com/Pirates TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pirates?lang=en Facebook: http://facebook...
DK's Daily Shot of Pirates: Ben Cherington's lament?
DK's Daily Shot of Pirates: Ben Cherington's lament?
Pirates’ Paul Skenes gets 100% real about ‘root’ of concerning velo drop
Paul Skenes has not been his typically elite self in 2026, which is a shame considering that the Pittsburgh Pirates currently have a winning record and put themselves in somewhat of a position to contend for a postseason spot. Skenes, this season, has posted a 10-11 record with a career-worst ERA of 3.91 in 31 […] The post Pirates’ Paul Skenes gets 100% real about ‘root’ of concerning velo drop appeared first on ClutchPoints .
“Affected the Year”: Paul Skenes Opens Up on What May Have Played a Role in His Difficult Season
A 3.91 ERA isn’t necessarily alarming. But for a reigning Cy Young winner who posted 1.97 last season, the number tells a very different story. Paul Skenes’ fastball velocity dropped from 98.1 mph in 2025 to 96.9 this season, something he noticed as early as the spring. Now the Pittsburgh Pirates ace believes he may […] The post “Affected the Year”: Paul Skenes Opens Up on What May Have Played a Role in His Difficult Season appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Pirates Star Paul Skenes Cites WBC Impact on 2026 Struggles
Over Paul Skenes’ first two major-league seasons, the six-foot-six right-hander was virtually unhittable. On his way to the NL Rookie of the Year in 2024 and Cy Young in 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace carried a 1.96 ERA over 320.2 innings and 55 starts while racking up 386 strikeouts. But in 2026, Skenes hasn’t quite been the same pitcher. After averaging 98.5 m.p.h. with his fastball across his first two years, the pitch has taken a step back this season, averaging 96.8 and allowing hitters...
St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates Series Preview
I don’t know about you, but I already miss baseball even though there are still two series to go. For the St. Louis Cardinals, those final 6 games of the 2026 campaign will be completed on the road with the first stop being in Pittsburgh starting Tuesday night. There’s little at stake other than pride, […]
DK’s Double Shot of Pirates: Ben Cherington’s denial
DK’s Double Shot of Pirates: Ben Cherington’s denial
Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript
Anthony Franco Good afternoon, hope all is well! Swapping with Steve this week since I’m off on Friday. He’ll run that chat. Let’s get rolling Quart Lowe I think big market teams will offer Lowe 3/$60-65m and the Pirates will offer 2/$36m. He says he likes Pittsburgh but I can’t see him passing on a […]
Paul Skenes Blames WBC Play for Affecting Velocity Drop in 2026 MLB Season
Paul Skenes' drop in velocity has been a major storyline surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, and he placed some of the blame on pitching in the World Baseball Classic.
Silver Linings Loom Behind Royals Losing Cloud Following Roadtrip
The Kansas City Royals are limping into the final week of the season, and Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down a brutal sweep in Pittsburgh, a bullpen that keeps reminding everyone how fragile late leads really are, and the handful of bright spots still worth chasing before the offseason arrives. Jeremy unpacks why Jac […]
2026 NL Central Power Rankings: Week 26
Welcome to week 26 of our 2026 NL Central Power Rankings — let’s rank some teams! 1. Milwaukee Brewers (98-58); 5-1 this week; Clinched NL Central The Brewers just keep rolling, with another 5-1 week as they took two of three from the Pirates in Pittsburgh before sweeping the Orioles on the road, guaranteeing a […]
Murf Gray: Pirates 2026 Minor League Player Of The Year
Drafted in the second round last year, Murf Gray showed a breadth of batting skills—hitting, power, patience—at three levels this year. The post Murf Gray: Pirates 2026 Minor League Player Of The Year appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Pirates Braxton Ashcraft injury has no structural damage
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list on September 10, 2026, due to right arm discomfort and fatigue. He has been shut down for the rest of the season. Ashcraft met with reporters at PNC Park on Saturday and made one thing abundantly clear and that is his arm is […]
DK’s Daily Shot of Pirates: Competitive where?
Competitive at field level, not in the front office. #Pittsburgh #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #MLB #DKPS Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s Daily Shot of Pirates every weekday morning! SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_Pirates?sub_confirmation=1 MEMBERSHIP TO CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@DKPS_Pirates/join OUR APPS ► https://DKPS.net/apple | https://DKPS.net/android OUR WEBSITE ► http://www.DKPittsburghSports.com ABOUT US ► DK Pittsburgh Sports is the proud, pioneer...
DK's Daily Shot of Pirates: Competitive where?
DK's Daily Shot of Pirates: Competitive where?
Tigers Notes: Verlander, Ryan, Holton
While stressing that these plans are “still in pencil,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told the Detroit Free Press’ Jeff Seidel and other reporters said the team intends to start Justin Verlander on Saturday when the Tigers host the Pirates. If all goes to plan, this will be the last game of Verlander’s superb 21-year career, and his first home start in a Tigers uniform since 2017. After signing a one-year, $13MM free agent winter to return to Motown, Verlander has spent almost the entire season on...
Tigers Notes: Verlander, Ryan, Holton
While stressing that these plans are “still in pencil,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told the Detroit Free Press’ Jeff Seidel and other reporters said the team intends to start Justin Verlander on Saturday when the Tigers host the Pirates. If all goes to plan, this will be the last game of Verlander’s superb 21-year career, […]
Royals vs. Pirates highlights
This browser does not support the video element. This browser does not support the video element. Top 1 KC 1 PIT 0 Result of AB AB: Salvador Perez P: Lake Bachar This browser does not support the video element. Top 1 KC 1 PIT 0 Result of AB AB: Michael Massey P: Lake Bachar This browser does not support the video element. Bot 2 KC 1 PIT 0 Result of AB AB: Ryan O’Hearn P: Michael Wacha This browser does not support the video element. Top 3 KC 1 PIT 0 Result of AB AB: Salvador Perez P: Yohan Ram...
Royals bullpen blows another one in Pittsburgh
Another day at the office, another pitiful performance by the Kansas City Royals. For the third straight game, the bullpen coughed up a late lead and they were defeated, this time 4-3 by the Pirates. Michael Wacha did everything he could, going 5.2 innings, allowing 4 hits, 2 runs, walking 4 and striking out 5, […]
MLB Rumors: Red Sox-Randy Arozarena rumblings and what's next for the Pirates
Could the Boston Red Sox sign Randy Arozarena this offseason? Also, what of Pirates star Brandon Lowe? And Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks manager, is preparing for the worst.
Justin Verlander Set to Make Final MLB Start
Justin Verlander is targeting Saturday against the Pirates for the final MLB start of his legendary career, according to A.J. Hinch.
Royals at Pirates, September 20 live game discussion
Today is the final road game of the season for the Royals, it is also the penultimate Sunday game of the season. The Royals have dropped the first two games of the series in Pittsburgh, due to the bullpen giving up leads. Michael Wacha starts today for the Royals. Here is the lineup that will […]
Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Michael Wacha vs. Lake Bachar
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, September 20, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the Kansas City Royals in the season finale for a three-game set at PNC Park. The Royals are handing the ball off to 14-year veteran Michael Wacha, who became an All-Star for just the second time in his career […]
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