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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / May 30
Slugger's Return to Provide Boost to Pirates' Lineup
For the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching has not been the issue this year. Although the cumulative numbers aren't terrible, the team has only scored a combined eight runs in Paul Skenes' past five starts.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Bucs Dugout / May 30
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.
Wilber Dotel News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 30
Pirates Have New Answer in Middle Relief
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have searched for anyone in the bullpen to take advantage of the opportunities given to them and one rookie has surely made the most of them.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30
Oneil Cruz’s latest Pirates HR feat only done 6 other times in PNC Park history
The Pittsburgh Pirates got a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. While Bryan Reynolds hit the walk-off to win the game, Oneil Cruz also had a special night.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 30
Oneil Cruz is Setting a Standard for Pirates Power
PITTSBURGH – Oneil Cruz added another jaw-dropping highlight to his growing resume Friday night, when his third-inning blast didn’t just clear the wall.
Bryan Reynolds News / Field Level Media / May 30
Pirates' Bryan Reynolds aims to stay hot in rematch vs. Twins
Bryan Reynolds is on a torrid hitting stretch as the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon. Reynolds' two-run walk-off homer on Friday extended his hitting streak to seven games and spared the Pirates from a three-game losing streak.
Bryan Reynolds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30
Pirates star Bryan Reynolds walks off Twins for 6-5 win
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds was the difference-maker Friday night, slugging a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth to send the Pirates to a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 29
Bryan Reynolds' walk-off blast lifts Pirates past Twins
Bryan Reynolds' two-run walk-off home run lifted the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Reynolds' sixth home run of the season came with one out in the ninth off Twins reliever Taylor Rogers (1-2) and represented his second career walk-off home run and fourth walk-off hit.
Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 29
Jared Jones Shaky But Electric in Season Debut for Pirates
PITTSBURGH —For the first six pitches, the Jared Jones revival felt like a superhero premiere. The first six fastballs of his first start since 2024 all registered triple digits.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 29
Pirates Provide Update on Konnor Griffin Injury
PITTSBURGH —As the Pirates prepared to open a weekend series against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, the club received mostly positive updates on injury news from Senior Director of Sports Medicine Todd Tomczyk.
Derek Shelton News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 29
Derek Shelton Clears Air With Pirates During Pittsburgh Return
PITTSBURGH — As the Minnesota Twins took batting practice under a sunny Pittsburgh sky on Friday afternoon, manager Derek Shelton stepped into the visitor’s dugout at PNC Park for the first time since being fired by the Pirates a little over one month in the 2025 season.
Justin Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29
Pirates Designate Justin Lawrence For Assignment
The Pirates announced that right-hander Justin Lawrence has been designated for assignment. That opens active and 40-man roster space for righty Jared Jones.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 29
Pirates Manager Explains Moving Carmen Mlodzinski to Bullpen
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly made one of the toughest roster decisions he'll have to make all season. Kelly announced that he is moving Carmen Mlodzinski from the starting rotation to the bullpen, as they bring back Jared Jones from the 60-day injured list and make him a starting pitcher moving forward.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 29
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.
Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 29
Jared Jones' Return Creates Good Problem for Pirates
PITTSBURGH– When the Pirates open a three-game home series against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, they will welcome back a familiar face to the starting rotation.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Pirates’ Paul Skenes makes even more history despite loss to Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a 7-2 loss at the hands of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. But starting pitcher Paul Skenes continued to etch his name into the records.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / May 29
Pirates' Paul Skenes Is on a Run MLB Hasn’t Seen Since Babe Ruth
The Pittsburgh Pirates weren't able to get in the win column on Thursday, but they got yet another exceptional outing from young flamethrower Paul Skenes.
Jared Jones News / Field Level Media / May 29
Pirates RHP Jared Jones returns after 20-month absence to face Twins
It will be a night of returns when the Minnesota Twins take on the host Pittsburgh Pirates to open a three-game series on Friday night. For the Pirates, who are coming off consecutive losses and a series split with the Chicago Cubs, electric right-hander Jared Jones will make his return from right elbow internal brace surgery.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 29
Pirates wasting another Paul Skenes master class highlights their major flaws
The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates are a better baseball team than they have been in recent years. They have improved. The harsh reality is that they have not improved enough.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 28
Pirates' Jared Jones to return to mound for first time since 2024 season
Jones has not pitched since Sept. 27, 2024 as he suffered a ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain in his right elbow.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27
Andrew McCutchen's resume may not be enough for Hall of Fame
The Texas Rangers designated Andrew McCutchen for assignment on Wednesday afternoon, ending what has been a disappointing two-month run to open the season.
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