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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 […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Paul Skenes vs. Kyle Harrison
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers, August 5, 2026, 7:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are getting the national television treatment as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers in the third matchup of a four-game set at American Family Field. The national audience will get a look at Paul Skenes for tonight’s game. Skenes is 9-9 […]
Pirates cut DH Marcell Ozuna
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna amid months of poor performance with the team. The Pirates signed Ozuna in the offseason to be their everyday DH following their decision to not resign Andrew McCutchen. The 35-year-old former Silver Slugger signed to a one-year, $12 million deal with Pittsburgh with a mutual option attached […]
VOTE: 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. Mitch Keller is done for the year, but before that, he was having an awful season with a 6-8 record, 5.26 ERA, and a 1.37 WHIP. What […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Jared Jones vs. Logan Henderson
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers, August 4, 2026, 7:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the second contest of a four-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers, where they hope to make up some ground in the NL Wild Card standings. Jared Jones is drawing the start for the Pirates so far this season. He […]
Pirates add at deadline, bolster bullpen
For the first time in a long time the Pittsburgh Pirates were buying at the MLB trade deadline instead of selling. The Pirates addressed the biggest issue the team was facing by adding to their struggling bullpen. The biggest move the Pirates made was trading for reliever Luke Weaver from the New York Mets. This […]
Mitch Keller placed on IL by Pirates, out for season
The Pittsburgh Pirates are going to be without one of their top starting pitchers for the rest of the season. The team announced that Mitch Keller has a teres major muscle injury in his right shoulder and that he will be out. Keller won’t be eligible to be activated back on the active roster till […]
Pirates projected to be outside of playoffs
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on a bad streak of games since coming back from the All-Star break, and could be slipping out of the playoff race. FanDuel Sportsbook has released their current odds for teams to make the postseason, and currently project Pittsburgh being on the outside looking in come October. The Pirates have the […]
Pirates deal for righty reliever Lake Bachar from Miami Marlins
The Pirates made two trades at the buzzer right before the 6 p.m. trading deadline to bolster the bullpen. In addition to acquiring right-handers Luke Weaver (Mets) and Kirby Yates (Angels), the Pirates traded for Marlins righty Lake Bachar. Bachar, 31, has been steady for the Marlins this season, totaling a 3.84 ERA and 1.09 […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Bubba Chandler vs. Brandon Sproat
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers, August 3, 2026, 7:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are continuing their divisional road trip as they visit the first-place Milwaukee Brewers for the first matchup of a four-game set. The Pirates are hitting the ball to Bubba Chandler for the start. He struggled in his last appearance against the […]
Pirates acquire star reliever Luke Weaver from New York Mets
The Pirates have finally acquired their star relief pitcher the franchise has been desperately needing. Hours before the trade deadline, the Pirates acquired Mets right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver for shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura. The Mets are also sending cash considerations back in the trade. According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the Mets […]
Pirates Ryan O’Hearn out 6-8 weeks
The Pittsburgh Pirates were dealt a hard blow when one of their cornerstone players left the field on Friday night with an injury. Ryan O’Hearn was placed on the IL on Saturday after suffering a left quad injury while running to first base in the Pirates’ loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. O’Hearn […]
SB Nation Reacts results: Add a Pirates player from the last 25 years to this roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a tight race right now for a National League wild card spot. This is a team that feels a piece or two away which made this a very entertaining and interesting question for you guys. We asked you to pick a Pirate player from the last 25 years to add […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Mitch Keller vs. Chase Burns
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, August 2, 2026, 1:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off their four-game set against the Cincinnati Reds, but they won’t have it easy in the final game before the MLB Trade Deadline tomorrow. Mitch Keller gets the start for the Pirates, and he’s looking for his first win […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Andrew Abbott
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 […]
Pirates deal for Yankees reliever
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 […]
Pirates reportedly interested in multiple Mets relievers
Significant trade targets are beginning to emerge for the Pittsburgh Pirates before Monday’s deadline. The team with the most relievers that are intriguing the Pirates? The spot where the season began: the New York Mets. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers are showing “strong interest” in […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Paul Skenes vs. Hunter Greene
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 […]
Pirates Esmerlyn Valdez enters ROTY race
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 […]
MLB insider reports Pirates expected to be aggressive at trading deadline
The MLB trade deadline is four days away, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in desperate need of bullpen help. Everyone knows it. That’s not an industry secret that the 29 other teams are unaware of. As the deadline nears and the Pirates hover around .500 and the final wild card, it’s time for the Pirates […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Yohan Ramirez vs. Rhett Lowder
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, July 30, 2026, 7:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to snap their two-game losing streak as they take on the Cincinnati Reds in the first of a four-game set in Cincinnati. The Pirates are doing something a bit unorthodox going into the matchup: handing the ball to Johan […]
2026 MLB Trade Deadline roundup: Four players that could be traded to Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Pirates are approaching the 2026 MLB trade deadline as a likely buyer or at the very least should be a seller. But being that the Bucs are a contender in the NL Wild Card hunt, they are expected to make some moves come the August 3 MLB trade deadline. There are some serious […]
Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz dealing with setback in return
A separate injury has derailed Spencer Horwitz’s return from the injured list. The Pirates first baseman returned to Pittsburgh this week to be evaluated by the training staff after being hit in the head with a pitch. Horwitz was hit while playing for the Bradenton Marauders on a rehab assignment on July 25. The Pirates […]
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Jared Jones
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 29, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Wednesday matinee matchup at PNC Park. Jared Jones gets the ball for the early start time. The Pirates’ second-round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft is 2-1 with a 3.72 […]
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Brandon Pfaadt vs. Bubba Chandler
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 28, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the second matchup of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. The Pirates will have Bubba Chandler in the spotlight tonight as he makes his 21st start of the season for the team. His record is […]
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