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MLB Midway Playoff Picture: Pirates Just Outside of Wild Card

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have finally reached the midway point of the 2026 season and they find themselves in a much better place than usual.

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SB Nati0n Reacts results: Pirates need Konnor Griffin back in the lineup

In the most recent edition of polls conducted by Bucs Dugout fans were asked what has been the biggest loss from the Pirates’ lineup; who’s been missed more, Oneil Cruz or Konnor Griffin?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 26

Pirates End 10-Year Drought, But Big Questions Remain

PITTSBURGH – For the first time since their 2015 playoff season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are above .500 at the season's midpoint. Thursday's 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners improved their record to 41-40, a notable achievement for a franchise that has endured over a decade without playoff baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 26

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebooks: Chandler Earns Third Win, Lowe Hits 19th, Murf Gray Hits 11th, & More

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 41-40 record and sit 9.5 games back in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a 2-1 series victory over the Seattle Mariners.

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In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Paul Skenes News / CBSSports.com / June 26

Reds vs. Pirates Friday MLB parlay picks: Paul Skenes looking to end seven-game winless skid

Pirates ace Paul Skenes hasn't won in weeks but has good numbers against the Reds

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 26

Pirates First Half Report Card: Offense Crushing, Pitching Not

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have played 81 games in 2026, with 81 games left to go the rest of the season, as they are at the halfway mark. The Pirates sit 41-40, a little above .500, but having more wins than losses since 2015, the last time they made the postseason and when they ended up winning 98 games.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / June 26

Paul Skenes out to end 7-start winless stretch as Pirates meet Reds

Paul Skenes almost always gives the Pittsburgh Pirates a favorable chance to win when he takes the mound. However, for more than a month, the Pirates haven't posted a victory when the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner has pitched.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 25

Pirates' Jared Jones Must Take Advantage of New Opportunity

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need the best from their starting pitching and also from right-hander Jared Jones. The Pirates have Jones, who recently suffered an injury scare, listed as their probable starter vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 25

Three Takeaways: Pirates Pitching Steps Up Against Mariners

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have searched for better pitching this season and they certainly got it in their series against the Seattle Mariners.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / June 25

Henry Davis, Brandon Lowe propel Pirates past Mariners

Henry Davis and Brandon Lowe each homered and finished with two hits and two RBIs, helping the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday afternoon.

Spencer Horwitz News / Field Level Media / June 25

Pirates place 1B Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) on 10-day IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left hamstring strain. Horwitz, 28, left in the fourth inning of Wednesday's 11-1 win against the visiting Seattle Mariners after experiencing discomfort.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 25

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Ashcraft Dominant in Blowout, Griffin Has Big First Night Back, & More

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a .500 record with 40 wins and 40 losses. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a dominant 11-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 25

Three things Pirates should do before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates had struggled in the month of June but despite the 40-40 record the Bucs are still three games out of a Wild Card spot. What’s clear is the team has to improve before this year’s MLB Trade Deadline, and that marker is quickly approaching.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Pirates Place Spencer Horwitz On Injured List, Recall Jack Brannigan For MLB Debut

The Pirates placed first baseman/designated hitter Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring, per a team announcement.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 25

Pirates lose Spencer Horwitz to 10-day IL with hamstring injury

Injuries just continue to pile up in MLB.

Mariners' Bryce Miller hopes for longer leash in finale vs. Pirates

Ryan O'Hearn's 3 doubles, 3 RBIs spark Pirates' blowout of Mariners

Pirates going through familiar story by wasting Paul Skenes' starts

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 25

Braxton Ashcraft Adds More Pirates History to Season

PITTSBURGH — Braxton Ashcraft has had a sensational 2026 campaign for the Pittsburgh Pirates and his last start was one of his best. The right-handed starting pitcher posted 10 strikeouts with no walks over six innings and 86 pitches, giving up just one run in the 11-1 blowout victory over the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park on June 24.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 24

Ryan O'Hearn's 3 doubles, 3 RBIs spark Pirates' blowout of Mariners

Ryan O'Hearn went 4-for-5 with three doubles and three RBIs and Braxton Ashcraft struck out 10 in six solid innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates trounced the visiting Seattle Mariners 11-1 on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 24

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Young Sinks the Pirates, Reynolds Extends Streak to 28, & More

The Pittsburgh Pirates now hold a 39-40 record following a narrow series-opening loss at home. Over the last 24 hours, the club dropped a tight decision to the Seattle Mariners.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / June 23

The Pirates Need Bullpen Help As Soon As Possible

Over the last few years, the main focus surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates has routinely been their lack of offense — and it’s been for good reason. With the club routinely ranking near the bottom of the sport in every category like clockwork, it’s easy to understand why this was such a big focal point for the concern surrounding this team.

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Konnor Griffin Rookie Cards: The Complete 2026 Market Guide for the Pirates' 20-Year-Old Phenom

The baseball world completely changed when the Pittsburgh Pirates selected elite shortstop Konnor Griffin ninth overall in the 2024 draft, before he quickly signed a historic $140M extension.

Jared Jones News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Pirates Share Update on Jared Jones After Scary Exit

The Pittsburgh Pirates had an injury scare during Sunday’s 8-6 win over the Colorado Rockies. In his fifth start back from the injured list, Jared Jones exited early after being hit by a line drive on his surgically repaired right elbow.

Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Pirates’ Konnor Griffin ready to make big first step in injury rehab

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been up and down this season, as they’re 38-39 and are in fourth place in the NL Central. They’ve missed Konnor Griffin for some time with a forearm injury as he was placed on the injured list, but the latest update is positive as he tries to get back on the field, according to Pirates insider Jason Mackey.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / June 21

Pirates going through familiar story by wasting Paul Skenes' starts

Paul Skenes gives the Pittsburgh Pirates their best chance to win when he takes the mound. However, that has not been the case over his last seven appearances.

Paul Skenes gives up leadoff inside-the-park home run

Pirates manager charges umpires after controversial finish vs. Rockies

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21