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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17
Cubs look for October magic after most successful season in years
No matter how the season ends, the Chicago Cubs have already accomplished something they have failed to achieve in recent years.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 17
Pirates Bullpen Falters in Sweep-Clinching Defeat to Cubs
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates fought back from an early deficit, but the bullpen had their issues, resulting in an 8-4 defeat to the Chicago Cubs in the series finale at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 17
Pirates Relief Pitcher Demoted Back to Minors
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen arm heads back to the minor leagues after a short stint at the MLB level. The Pirates announced that they optioned
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 17
Pirates Reliever Returns From Paternity List
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates get back one of their important bullpen arms, after a short stint away from the team. The Pirates announced that they activated right-handed relief pitcher Yohan Ramírez off the Major League Paternity List and optioned right-handed relief pitcher Cam Sanders to Triple-A Indianapolis.
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 17
Pirates Rookie Making MLB Debut vs. Cubs
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their series finale with the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park with a rookie making his MLB debut. Rafael Flores starts at first base for the Pirates and bats eighth, which marks the first time he will play at the MLB level.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / September 17
Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Moves 9/17/2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates wrap up their three-game series with the Chicago Cubs this afternoon. The Pirates dropped the first two games of the series to the Cubs.
Rafael Flores News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 17
Pirates Rookie Excited for First MLB Opportunity
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are nearing the end of their 2025 season, but one player has a chance to make a big impression heading into 2026. The Pirates brought up catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores on Sept.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 17
Pirates Top Prospect Makes History in Playoff Win
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some great offensive bats coming through the minor leagues and they displayed it in a one of the biggest games of the season.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 17
Pirates' Paul Skenes Closes PNC Park Season
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates fans have loved watching Paul Skenes pitch at PNC Park this season, but it's highly likely they won't see him pitch at home again this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 17
Pirates ace Paul Skenes nominated for Roberto Clemente Award 
Prior to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Monday contest against the Chicago Cubs, Paul Skenes was honored as the team’s nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 16
Paul Skenes and Pirates Struggle in Loss to Cubs
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes didn't have the outing he wanted and neither did the offense, as they suffered a 4-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 16
Pirates Bring Back Star Slugger vs. Cubs
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates bring back one of their better power hitters vs. the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park, after leaving him out of the lineup in the previous game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 16
Pirates Send Infielder Down to Minors
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates sent down an infielder, who has spent almost the past two seasons with the team. The Pirates announced they optioned infielder Liover Peguero to Triple-A Indianapolis, as they selected the contract of catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 16
Pirates Call Up Top Catching Prospect
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a late call-up, bringing up their best pitching prospect for their final homestand of 2025. The Pirates announced that they selected the contract of catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned infielder Liover Peguero to Triple-A.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 16
Two Pirates Pitchers Named Sleeper Prospects
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have two pitching prospects that quietly put together great seasons in the minor leagues. Geoff Pontes of Baseball
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 16
Pirates' Konnor Griffin Leads Altoona into Playoffs
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin had a great end to his regular season, but has a chance to finish his first professional campaign as a champion.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16
Pirates' Paul Skenes, Cubs' Cade Horton clash in duel of young stars
A premier pitching matchup is set for Tuesday when young right-handers Paul Skenes of the host Pittsburgh Pirates and Cade Horton of the Chicago Cubs duel in the second game of the three-game series.
Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / September 15
Congratulations Pour In for Paul Skenes After Receiving Prestigious Honor on Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes’ second MLB season is winding down, and with just a handful of starts remaining, he’s on pace for another Cy Young-caliber campaign.
Jared Triolo News / Just Baseball / September 15
Pirates’ Jared Triolo Is Quietly Breaking Out in the Second Half
Following this year’s trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a huge issue they needed to address: Who was going to take on the third base duties now that Ke’Bryan Hayes was no longer on the team?
Don Kelly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13
Pirates manager Don Kelly gets brutally honest on team’s losing streak
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a rough season, by any stretch of the imagination. The losses are piling up for Pittsburgh, as the club is now on a seven-game skid.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Pirates reinstate former Rockies pitcher from 60-day IL
The Pirates announced that right-hander Justin Lawrence has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / September 11
Paul Skenes' brilliance outshines Pittsburgh Pirates' mediocrity
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is finishing up a rare season in MLB history.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / September 11
Why the Pirates’ rotten performance might affect Paul Skenes’ Cy Young case
Pittsburgh Pirates star hurler Paul Skenes has been baseball's most-dominant starter this year. Could his team's performance prevent him from winning the Cy Young?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11
Fan who fell over 20 feet at PNC Park speaks out about incident
Kavan Markwood is speaking out about his frightening fall some four-and-a-half months later. Markwood is the Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell 21 feet from the Clemente Wall in right field last April.
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