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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 […]
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, […]
Pirates Konnor Griffin to return this season
The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally getting healthy, though it might be just too little, too late. After getting some positive news on Oneil Cruz, the Pirates are on tap to get Konnor Griffin back in approximately three weeks, according to MLB.com. Griffin went on the 6o-day IL with a left ring finger injury and is […]
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Framber Valdez vs. Carmen Mlodzinski
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 17, 2026, 7:05 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are continuing their home stand at PNC Park as they host the Detroit Tigers for a three-game set. The first matchup of the series is getting the national TV treatment in ESPN’s edition of Monday Night Baseball. Taking the mound for […]
Oneil Cruz set to return to Pirates after serious hand injury
After missing the past two months and stints on both the 10 and 60-day IL, Oneil Cruz is back. The Pirates activated Cruz to the 26-man roster on Monday following a fractured left hand injury. Cruz hasn’t played since he suffered the injury on June 7 in Atlanta and missed 58 games during the heart […]
Pirates move back Paul Skenes start until Wednesday
We’ve talked a lot about what is ailing Paul Skenes, and while no formal conclusions have been made, there’s no denying the drop in velocity or the drop off in overall effectiveness. Skenes was initially slated to pitch yesterday against the Boston Red Sox, but that start has been moved back, and Skenes will now […]
Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Patrick Sandoval vs. Paul Skenes
Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 16, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing a three-game set as they take on the Boston Red Sox at PNC Park. Paul Skenes is getting the ball for the Pirates in this matchup. Skenes has lost three of his last four starts, including his last […]
Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Sonny Gray vs. Jared Jones
Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 15, 2026, 7:15 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle game of a three-game set, as they take on the Boston Red Sox at PNC Park. Jared Jones will get the start for the Pirates, and he is hoping to get out of a recent funk. […]
SB Nation Reacts results: Will Pirates GM Ben Cherington be fired?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle of a catastrophic late season collapse that has seen them drop to the bottom of the National League Central and 5.5 games back from a Wild Card spot, with five other teams ahead of them. The question now of course is does management need to be held accountable […]
Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jake Bennett vs. Bubba Chandler
Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 14, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the red-hot Boston Red Sox for a three-game set this weekend at PNC Park. For the first matchup in the series, the Pirates will hand the ball to Bubba Chandler, who was coming off arguably the best start […]
Braxton Ashcraft throws his first complete game for Pirates
Only three pitchers this season have thrown a nine-inning complete game under 100 pitches and Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft is now one of them. The 26-year-old allowed one run on three hits while needing just 85 pitches to record 27 outs in Pittsburgh’s 13-1 victory at loanDepot park vs the Miami Marlins. The last Pirate […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Tyler Phillips
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers, August 13, 2026, 1:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing in a Thursday matinee for the series finale against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Getting the start for the Pirates is All-Star Braxton Ashcraft. He is coming off a frustrating game against the Milwaukee Brewers in his last […]
Pirates Paul Skenes continues to struggle, velocity at all time low
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ season is plummeting back down to earth with each passing day, with no end in sight that does not result in a crash landing. Worst of all, their ace Paul Skenes is looking worse and worse with each start. Tuesday’s contest against the Miami Marlins was Skenes’ most recent start. Safe to […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Carmen Mlodzinski vs. Jacob Junk
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins, August 12, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to bounce back from their 2-0 loss in last night’s game, as they take on the Miami Marlins for the second contest of a three-game set. The Pirates are trotting out Carmen Mlodzinski, who recently returned to the rotation […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Paul Skenes vs. Eury Pérez
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins, August 11, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking their talents to South Beach as they take on the Miami Marlins in the first game of a three-game set this week at loanDepot Park. Paul Skenes is on the mound for the Pirates, and he’s coming off a […]
Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffers bad injury
Termarr Johnson, who is one of the top prospects for the Pittsburgh Pirates, suffered a serious injury in his latest game for Triple-A Indianapolis against Iowa (Chicago Cubs) at Victory Field on Aug. 8. The Pirates second base prospect hit a ground ball and tried to beat it out, but fell to the ground and […]
VOTE: Does Ben Cherington get fired if the Bucs miss the MLB Playoffs?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. The Pittsburgh Pirates are falling apart. A few weeks ago, they were competing for the Wild Card and were several games above .500. As of this morning, […]
SB Nation Reacts results: Has Mitch Keller pitched his last game as a Pirate?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. This week’s question asked you about Mitch Keller. The Bucs pitcher is down for the rest of the year with an injury, and before getting hurt, he […]
New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Sean Manaea vs. Jared Jones
New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 9, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are back at home for a weekend series at PNC Park when they take on the New York Mets for the final contest of a three-game set. Jared Jones is on the bump for the Buccos for the first time […]
New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Robert Stock vs. Bubba Chandler
New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 8, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle of a three-game set against the New York Mets at PNC Park this weekend. Bubba Chandler is making his 22nd start for the Pirates this season. In his last appearance on August 3 against the Milwaukee […]
New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Zac Thornton vs. Carmen Mlodzinski
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 […]
Pirates to honor former All-Star Josh Harrison
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be bringing back and honoring a former Bucco All-Star, as Josh Harrison is set to officially retire as a Pirate. Harrison was visiting PNC Park in June for the first time since he was there as a visiting player with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2023. In the swirl of emotions and […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Dustin May
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers, August 6, 2026, 2:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing in a Thursday matinee for the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The Pirates will hand the ball to their All-Star starter Braxton Ashcraft, who has won his last two starts, including his last appearance […]
Could the Pirates reunite with Andrew McCutchen?
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 […]
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