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Pirates vs. Braves 6-4 Battle Delayed

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to make a comeback, but have to remain patient with severe weather in the area. The series finale between the Pirates and Atlanta Braves at PNC Park on July 9 entered a rain delay at the end of the fifth inning at 2:29 p.m., with the Braves leading 6-4.

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Pirates Reveal Starting Pitchers vs. Brewers: Skenes vs. Misiorowski

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers finish their first half of the season and will have some fantastic starting pitching matchups.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 9

Pirates' Paul Skenes in Familiar Territory After Konnor Griffin Injury

PITTSBURGH -- Just as the Pittsburgh Pirates thought they had figured things out, they were struck a massive blow. Breakout rookie and superstar shortstop Konnor Griffin suffered his second injury of the year.

Endy Rodriguez News / Bucs Dugout / July 9

Pirates place Endy Rodriguez on 10-day IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been hit with another injury right before the All star break. Catcher Endy Rodriguez is being put on the 10 day Injured list with a left glute strain. The 26 year old is having a breakout season so far for the Bucs.

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Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 9

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Reveals How Injury Happened

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin wants to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates more than anything, but another injury setback is impacting his rookies season. Griffin suffered a left ring finger sagittal band injury in his last game vs.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 9

Starting pitchers bid to regain form in finale of Braves-Pirates series

Bryce Elder and fellow right-hander Mitch Keller are seeking answers to their recent woes on the mound. Their quests will continue on Thursday afternoon when they square off as Keller's Pittsburgh Pirates host Elder's Atlanta Braves in the decisive contest of their three-game series.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 9

Pirates' Jared Jones Flirts With Perfection

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones made a statement in his latest start for the Pittsburgh Pirates, one that put the rest of the major leagues on notice. Jones threw six perfect innings against the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park on July 8, marking the best start of this season and of his career as well, as he did almost everything right.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 9

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Pirates Lose After Jones’ Gem, Cease’s Near No-No

Both Dylan Cease & Jared Jones flirted with history on July 8. However, the outcomes for their two teams’ respective games on the day were different.

Joshua Palacios News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Pirates bring back outfielder on minor league contract

The Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday reunited with outfielder Joshua Palacios, signing the 30-year-old to a minor league contract. He’ll report to Triple-A Indianapolis.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8

Pirates removing Jared Jones leads to historic loss

Pirates removing Jared Jones after perfect start leads to historic loss

For the second time in a week, a young pitcher in Major League Baseball was lifted late in a game while working on a perfect game.

Paul Skenes jokingly calls Pirates teammate 'selfish' after three-HR game

Andy Green had a blunt reaction to the Mets' pitching disaster

Yankees offense in rare slump after strikeout-riddled performance

Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt rips himself as worrisome slump continues

Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history

Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 8

Pirates Explain Recent Marcell Ozuna Absence

PITTSBURGH — Marcell Ozuna isn't a constatnt in the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup anymore, but a setback kept him out from recent games. The Pirates will have

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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 / Athlon Sports / July 8

Pirates Announce Unexpected Endy Rodríguez Decision

Just when it looked like things were turning around for the Pittsburgh Pirates, they took another major hit. One day after receiving brutal injury news on Konnor Griffin that will keep him out for over two months, the Pirates have placed young catcher Endy Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list with a left glute strain, retroactive to July 6.

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Paul Skenes jokingly calls Pirates teammate 'selfish' after three-HR game

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-4 on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. It marked the first win for Paul Skenes since May 12, and he went six innings, allowing just two runs as he moved to 7-8 with a 3.58 ERA.

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Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Konnor Griffin Sends Personal Message After Unfortunate News

The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken a step forward during the 2026 MLB season, entering Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves with a 47-45 record. Only three games back of a National League Wild Card spot, Pittsburgh is continuing to build around one of baseball’s most exciting young cores.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Pirates To Place Endy Rodríguez On Injured List

The Pirates are going to place catcher Endy Rodríguez on the 10-day injured list with a left glute strain, manager Don Kelly tells reporters, including Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

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Pirates Move Hints at Losing Endy Rodríguez

The Pittsburgh Pirates may be on the verge of losing another key piece of their lineup ahead of the All-Star break. The Pirates have placed Rafael Flores Jr.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 8

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Proves He's Among MLB's Best

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft could've had a 2026 campaign that saw him struggle and adjust to a full-time starter role, but he's done nothing of the sort.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 8

Paul Skenes' Hilarious Reaction to Ryan O'Hearn's Historic Day

After Ryan O'Hearn's monster day at the plate, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes couldn't help but crack some dry humor. Following a 12-4 blowout win

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Makes Bold Claim After Ryan O’Hearn’s Big Game

Paul Skenes called it the best performance he has ever seen from a teammate after Ryan O'Hearn delivered one of the most historic nights in Pittsburgh Pirates history on Tuesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn, after 10-RBI effort, takes aim at Braves again

For the first time in their 145-year history, the Pittsburgh Pirates finally had a player drive in 10 runs in a game, with Ryan O'Hearn accomplishing the feat on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 7

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn joins Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in rare club after blowout win over Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Ryan O'Hearn now belongs to a club that includes Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani.

Dave Roberts provides major update on Shohei Ohtani's Home Run Derby plans

Shohei Ohtani homers, drives in 4 as Dodgers edge Rockies in 11th

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Konnor Griffin News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Konnor Griffin Diagnosed With Torn Tendon In Left Hand

Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has been diagnosed with a torn tendon in the ring finger on his left hand, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He could continue trying to play through the injury, but the Bucs are leaning toward shutting him down and letting the injury heal, per the report.

Yunior Marte News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

NPB’s Rakuten Eagles Sign Yunior Marte

Right-hander Yunior Marte, who was granted his release by the Pirates over the weekend, is signing with the Rakuten Eagles of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, per a team announcement (hat tip to Yuri Karasawa of Yakyu Cosmopolitan).

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 5

Paul Skenes' All-Star selection is reminder of what game is really about

Major League Baseball announced its selections for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, and it will feature a lot of the expected names and the best players in baseball.

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Dodgers, Phillies, Braves land five players for All-Star Game

Angels' Mike Trout named All-Star Game starter for first time since 2019

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Esmerlyn Valdez News / Yardbarker / June 29

Pirates getting instant spark from Esmerlyn Valdez

While the Pirates lost Spencer Horwitz, one of their best hitters this season, to a hamstring injury on June 25, rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has provided them with an instant offensive boost.

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