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Spencer Horwitz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 13

Pirates Name New Leadoff Hitter vs. Marlins

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need anyone to bolster their struggling offense in their lineup, and a new leadoff hitter may do just that. The Pirates have first baseman Spencer Horwitz leading off against the Miami Marlins in the series finale at loanDepot Park on Aug.

Paul Skenes News / The Spun / August 13

Paul Skenes Faces Backlash For Beach Photos With Livvy Dunne

Paul Skenes' 2026 MLB season is not going as planned. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace is 9-11 on the season with a 3.88 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. Those are not bad numbers.

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Braxton Ashcraft News / Field Level Media / August 13

Pirates turn to Braxton Ashcraft in quest to salvage finale vs. Marlins

Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft and Miami's Tyler Phillips have some things in common. Both of them are right-handed starting pitchers who have spent loads of time as relievers.

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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.

Don Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 13

Pirates' Don Kelly Gets Brutally Honest About Slump

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing their worst baseball of 2026 and manager Don Kelly knows it. The Pirates suffered another loss, this time an 8-2 defeat to the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on Aug.

Chris Devenski News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Mets Sign Chris Devenski To Minor League Deal

The Mets have signed right-hander Chris Devenski to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He elected free agency a few days ago after being outrighted by the Pirates.

Bryan Reynolds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12

Pirates Not Getting Enough From Their Veteran Outfielder

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't gotten what they've needed from their lineup, especially from one of their most experienced hitters. Left fielder Bryan Reynolds has struggled following the All-Star break, serving as one of the Pirates' worst hitters.

Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / August 12

MLB Legend Has Clear Explanation for Paul Skenes Struggles

Curt Schilling, the former Boston Red Sox ace and three-time World Series champion, says he saw trouble coming for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes long before the right-hander’s latest rough stretch.

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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 / Lindy's Sports / August 12

Don Kelly Quick Hook on Paul Skenes Teases Deeper Pirates Issue

Paul Skenes is a Cy Young winner as well as a Rookie of the Year Winner and pitchers with an impressive early track record make for appointment viewing.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12

Pirates Season is All But Over

Just when the 2026 season had showed real promise for the Pittsburgh Pirates, they’re now seeing their chances of snapping a decade-long playoff drought

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Don Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12

Pirates' Don Kelly Experiment Has Failed

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates' season has reached a miserable place. Once again, the hope has faded, and the team is starting to retreat back into the basement of the National League.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12

Fresh off shutout loss, Pirates look for power vs. Marlins

The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they have a shot at a wild-card playoff berth despite losing 11 of their past 14 games. "I don't think anyone needs to be Superman," Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum said.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12

Pirates Name Starting Pitcher vs. Marlins

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to stop their recent slump and are turning to their bullpen to do just that. The Pirates named right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski as their starting pitcher vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12

Don Kelly Addresses Pirates Controversial Paul Skenes Decision

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another disappointing defeat and Paul Skenes had a far shorter outing than he usually does. Skenes threw just 65 pitches in the 2-0 loss for the Pirates against the Marlins in the series opener at loanDepot Park on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 12

Paul Skenes speaks out after getting pulled from latest flop

Paul Skenes speaks out after getting pulled from his latest disappointing outing

The Pittsburgh Pirates are watching their ace crumble right before their very eyes.

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Jackson Merrill's scorching stretch continues in Padres' comeback win

Joc Pederson's latest leadoff HR moves him closer to Rangers' record

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Dave Roberts made a classy gesture for Derek Carr during Dodgers game

Cardinals take a bizarre swipe at Bryce Harper during game

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11

Angels' firing of pitching coach Mike Maddux may be Pirates' gain

The Los Angeles Angels' decision to clean house should be an opportunity for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Slumping Paul Skenes not worried about velocity as Pirates face Marlins

Pirates are failing again, even after making half-hearted attempt to compete

Pirates acknowledge whiff in free agency with Marcell Ozuna's release

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 10

Pirates Prospect Murf Gray Is Conquering the Minor Leagues with a Big League Mentality

Last season, the Pittsburgh Pirates approached the MLB Draft with a key goal in mind: adding some more offensive pieces to their farm system. After taking an almost exclusively pitching-focused strategy during Ben Cherington’s tenure as the club’s general manager, the Pirates found themselves without many impact bats in their system.

Jared Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10

Pirates’ Jared Jones shares frustrations after dreadful outing vs Mets

The Pittsburgh Pirates are losing ground in the NL Wild Card race, and losses like the one they suffered on Sunday against the New York Mets aren’t helping the cause one bit.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

3 roster moves Pirates must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates blew past their usual sell-off script this year, going all-in on bullpen help with a remarkable four-arm reinforcement of Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, Lake Bachar and Camilo Doval acquired in the days surrounding the August 3 deadline.

Mike Clevinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8

Mike Clevinger Granted Release By Pirates

Right-hander Mike Clevinger has triggered an opt-out clause and has been released by the Pirates, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He’s free to sign with any team.

Carmen Mlodzinski News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Pirates Player Assigns Blame After 4th Straight Loss

The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped their fourth straight game Friday night, and Carmen Mlodzinski didn't try to shift the blame elsewhere. Making his first major league start in more than two months, Mlodzinski struggled as Pittsburgh fell 6-4 to the New York Mets.

Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Pirates Receive Oneil Cruz Update After 51 Missed Games

The Pittsburgh Pirates received a great update on centerfielder Oneil Cruz on Friday morning. Cruz has been out for the Pirates since June 8th and he is currently on the 60-day injured list with left hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures.

Chris Devenski News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Pirates Outright Chris Devenski

The Pirates announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Ronny Simón. He’ll take the roster spot of designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who has been released.

Marcell Ozuna News / Yardbarker / August 5