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Paul Skenes connects with local little leaguers in Pittsburgh
Superstar athletes have a lot on their plates. Between time they set aside for practice, conditioning, rehabbing injuries, media obligations and then of course game time they’re stretched pretty thing. As one of the best pitchers in baseball, Paul Skenes is constantly being pulled in different directions when he’s not pitching for the Pirates. On […]
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Eric Lauer vs. Paul Skenes
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, June 9, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Eric Lauer (2-5, 5.74 ERA) vs. Paul Skenes (2-5, 5.74 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the LA Dodgers tonight at beautiful PNC Park. After starting the season 1-5 with […]
It’s time for Pirates to call up Pittsburgh’s own Justin Meis
The Pittsburgh Pirates undoubtedly have issues in their bullpen. The back end, middle relief, and any area not named long relief (thanks to Wilber Dotel), needs help. Less than two months away from the August 3 MLB trading deadline, the Pirates are stuck between a rock and a hard place. They need relievers and are […]
Pirates management stands behind struggling Marcell Ozuna
The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best offensive units in baseball as their lineup is third best in hits, fourth best in RBIs and the fifth best team batting average. One player that has unfortunately not been able to greatly contribute is designated hitter Marcell Ozuna. Ozuna was signed this offseason to be the […]
Jeff Passan suggests Pirates could trade high-upside pitcher
The MLB trade deadline is under two months away, and teams already need help in certain areas. Nowhere is that reflected more than in the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen. Through 66 games of the season, the Pirates are 34-32. With 96 games left, the bullpen is the largest Achilles heel and must be addressed for the […]
Pirates GM Ben Cherington says Konnor Griffin will be out longer with injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t had rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin in the lineup for the past week, and it looks like they will be without the young star for longer than anticipated. Griffin went on the 10-day injured list back on May 31 after suffering a right arm flexor strain. The injury took place in the […]
Pirates Brandon Lowe avoids major injury, “good to go whenever”
There was a collective gasp from Pirates’ fans on Saturday evening when second baseman Brandon Lowe was unable to exit the field under his own power after a deflected foul ball met his kneecap in Atlanta. Luckily for Pittsburgh and for Lowe the temporary scare is as bad as it’s going to get as no […]
Game #66: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, June 7, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Bubba Chandler (2-6, 4.89 ERA) vs. Bryce Elder (5-3, 2.63 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
Has Pirates Mitch Keller lost his touch?
On a Friday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost 6-3 to the Atlanta Braves on the road. With that loss, a new issue is opening up for the team, and the issue is starting pitcher Mitch Keller. Keller started the game, and he went 4.2 innings allowing seven hits, six earned runs and walking three batters. […]
Game #65: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, June 6, 2026, 4:10 p.m. ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Braxton Ashcraft (5-2, 2.77 ERA) vs. Spencer Strider (3-1, 3.77 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
Game #64: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, June 5, 2026, 7:15 p.m. ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Mitch Keller (5-2, 4.35 ERA) vs. Martin Perez (3-3, 2.79 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
Game #63: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 4, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Jared Jones (0-0, 10.38 ERA) vs. Kai-wei Teng (3-3, 2.57 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
Nick Gonzales is having an underrated season for Pirates
On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates took down the Houston Astros 10-6 on the road. Third baseman Nick Gonzales was a huge part of the Bucs offensive success against Houston. Gonzales went 3-4 with 3 hits and walked once. He has done a great job getting on base and producing in the middle of the […]
Game #62: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 3, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.89 ERA) vs. Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
Return of the Pirates Lumber Company, but better??
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a completely different offense than they were a year ago. Calling it a night and day difference doesn’t do it justice. A year after falling in the bottom five of most offensive categories, the Pirates are a top-five offense in baseball. The team is second best in baseball in on-base percentage […]
Pirates trade Justin Lawrence to Twins
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded righty-reliever Justin Lawrence to the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. In return, the Pirates will receive cash considerations from the Twins. The Pirates found a trade partner with Minnesota just four days after Lawrence was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh. Minnesota is adding a power pitcher to their bullpen that has […]
Game #61: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 2, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.85 ERA) vs. Mike Burrows (3-6, 5.40 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
VOTE: Rank the Pirates starting pitchers
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. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. There’s been some starting rotation drama for the Pittsburgh Pirates recently around the Carmen Mldozinski situation. […]
Pirates Carmen Mlodzinski back with the team and back in the bullpen
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski from the restricted list as he rejoins the team as a relief pitcher on their road trip in Houston. Following the return of Jared Jones from the 60-day injured list, Mlodzinski was informed that he would be removed from the starting pitching rotation. In a post-game locker […]
Pirates sweep Twins and drop some social media bragging
It’s a been a while since the Pittsburgh Pirates have had bragging rights over just about anyone, but that has changed this year, as the Bucs are currently rolling along with a 32-28 record and have moved into third place in the NL Central following a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins over the weekend. […]
Game #60: Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 31, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Zebby Matthews (1-2, 2.37 ERA) vs. Braxton Ashcraft (4-2, 2.75 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home today against the Minnesota Twins looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread […]
Game #59: Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 30, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Bailey Ober (6-2, 3.92 ERA) vs. Mitch Keller (5-2, 3.64 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home today against the Minnesota Twins looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread […]
Pirates demote Esmerlyn Valdez, but showed promise for the future
Esmerlyn Valdez may have had a short first stint in the Major Leagues, but he showed signs of what could be to come for the Pirates outfield. Valdez made his MLB debut on May 22 against the Toronto Blue Jays and reached base on a walk. He didn’t record his first career hit until two […]
Game #58: Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 29, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Apple TV Pitching Matchup: Taj Bradley (5-1, 2.77 ERA) vs. Jared Jones (0-0, 0.00 ERA – 2026 debut) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home today against the Minnesota Twins looking to grab a win. Please remember […]
Who has been the most surprising Pirate so far?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 57 games into the 2026 season and they have been a pleasant surprise so far. If the season ended today they wouldn’t make the playoffs but they are only 2 games out of the NL wild card spot. The team has been a surprise but who on the team has been […]
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