Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 15

Pirates Change Up Starting Pitchers Ahead of Guardians Series

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates resume play for the second half of the 2026 season this weekend and will have a new look starting rotation. The Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / July 15

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Pittsburgh Pirates

In what will be Paul Skenes’ last season before arbitration eligibility, time is starting to tick on the Pirates’ window. Through the first half of 2026, the Pirates’ offense did its job.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 15

5 Pirates Most Likely to Be Traded Before MLB Trade Deadline

After cultivating one of the strongest minor league systems across baseball, the Pittsburgh Pirates are getting ready to cash in as buyers at this year's trade deadline.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'No.1-overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 15

Pirates Face Tough NL Wild Card Race After All-Star Break

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a strong finish to the first half of the season and are still battling for a spot in the playoffs. The Pirates swept the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park, July 11-12, getting three wins over the second-best team in baseball and the best team in the National League Central Division.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 15

Five Best Moments From First Half of Pirates' 2026 Season

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the midst of one of their best seasons over the past decade. They're firmly in the National League Wild Card race, sitting two games back of the Miami Marlins for the final spot with a 50-47 record, and are primed to buy at the trade deadline for the second time in three years.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 15

Konnor Griffin Ecstatic About Pirates' 2026 First Round Draft Pick

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is the leader of the future of the Pirates and won't be alone in the future success of the franchise. The Pirates took LSU

Paul Skenes News / HITC / July 15

Who is Livvy Dunne? The social media gymnast and Baywatch star dating MLB pitcher Paul Skenes

Olivia ‘Livvy’ Dunne is far from just MLB superstar Paul Skenes’ girlfriend. Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes entered the MLB Red Carpet event ahead of the 2026 All-Star Game with his longtime girlfriend, Livvy Dunne.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / HITC / July 15

‘I don’t know who he is’ – MLB All-Star Paul Skenes not impressed by his teammate’s NBA comparison

Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes is seemingly not a fan of the NBA. For a third consecutive year, Paul Skenes was named among the MLB All-Stars from the National League.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Olivia Dunne reveals what led to her matching red carpet outfit with Paul Skenes

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes’ girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, seemingly didn’t have to do much thinking when deciding what to wear on the red carpet of Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 14

Four Biggest Pirates Surprises at All-Star Break

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a strong end to the first half of the season and there are some players that have had great showings, that not many expected of.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14

Paul Skenes was caught off guard by ‘future Yankee’ comment

Pittsburgh Pirates fans will not love what a reporter said when referring to ace pitcher Paul Skenes during Monday’s MLB All-Star media availability in Philadelphia.

Paul Skenes News / Trade Talk Sports / July 13

Paul Skenes Pushes Back on Concerns Over His Velocity

The Pittsburgh Pirates are as competitive as they’ve ever been during the Paul Skenes era, yet that’s surprisingly been driven more by the offense than by Skenes and the pitching staff.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13

Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 MLB Draft Recap & Player Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2026 MLB Draft with a massive opportunity, wielding a record-shattering $19,130,700 bonus pool. This financial flexibility shaped their strategy.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13

Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 Trade Deadline Outlook 07/13/2026

As of July 13th, our Pittsburgh Pirates have a record of 50 wins and 47 losses. They are currently two games back from a National League Wild Card spot.

Cam Sanders News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Orioles acquire Cam Sanders from Pirates

The Orioles have traded for right-hander Cam Sanders, the team announced. The Pirates designated Sanders for assignment last week. Pittsburgh will receive cash in the deal.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12

Pirates explode for 10-run inning while wiping out Brewers

The Pittsburgh Pirates scored 10 runs in the fourth inning of a 14-5 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday to sweep the three-game series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / 5 GOATs / July 12

Pittsburgh Pirates selects Georgia 3B Tre Phelps in 2026 MLB Draft

Georgia third baseman Tre Phelps was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the No. 258 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Phelps enjoyed a decorated career at Georgia, which spanned three seasons and 166 games.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 12

Esmerlyn Valdez adds another feat to remarkable start to MLB career

Nicknamed ''The Magician,'' Esmerlyn Valdez is doing unimaginable things offensively for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season.

Pirates acquire Konnor Griffin injury replacement in trade with White Sox

2026 MLB Draft first-round winners, losers: White Sox, Rays get stronger; Rob Manfred flubs his easiest job

The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB club' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Pittsburgh Pirates select Auburn 2B Chris Rembert in 2026 MLB Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected Auburn second baseman Chris Rembert No. 51 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft. Rembert has been drafted after having two strong seasons with the Tigers.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Field Level Media / July 11

Esmerlyn Valdez's six RBIs leads Pirates over Brewers

Esmerlyn Valdez delivered a go-ahead grand slam to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday.

Cam Sanders News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Pirates Designate Cam Sanders For Assignment

The Pirates have designated right-hander Cam Sanders for assignment, and moved shortstop Konnor Griffin from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL. The two moves clear roster spots for Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert, who were acquired yesterday from the White Sox.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 10

Pirates acquire Konnor Griffin injury replacement in trade with White Sox

The Pittsburgh Pirates attempted to fill two problem spots with their roster on Friday night in a trade with the Chicago White Sox.

White Sox's Tristan Peters hits for team's first cycle since 2017

White Sox's Munetaka Murakami is final participant of 2026 Home Run Derby

Why Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won't play in 2026 MLB All-Star Game

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Pirates Make Multiple Moves After 2 Straight Losses

The Pittsburgh Pirates made four pitching staff moves Friday after dropping their second straight game, recalling right-handers Thomas Harrington and Antwone

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / July 10

What Does a Perfect MLB Draft Look Like for the Pirates?

Heading into the 2026 MLB Draft, the vibe around the Pittsburgh Pirates is far different than at this point in past years. Currently sitting at 47-47, the Pirates are just five games out of an NL Wild Card spot, and with an active deadline, they have a real shot to make things interesting down the stretch.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8