Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bubba Chandler Struggles as Pirates Lose Series to Rangers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates looked to get a big series win on the road against the Texas Rangers, but Bubba Chandler didn't have the outing they were hoping for.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Pirates’ Konnor Griffin already has himself on a wild Mount Rushmore

When you look at the payday for Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, it’s no surprise the predictions are bold in 2026. And Griffin took it one step further, putting himself on a wild Mount Rushmore, according to a post on X by Talkin’ Baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23

Pirates Aren't Having an Easy Time With ABS System

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have at their disposal a new challenge system that allows them to greatly change the outcome of games, but haven't done well with it so far.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23

Kirk Herbstreit And His Dog Take Over Pirates Field Before NFL Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently away on their road trip during the NFL Draft, but they're making sure that they're pulling out all the stops for the massive event.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Brewers caught in rare piece of MLB history involving Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes

The Brewers have very unlucky timing.

Brewers' bullpen struggles continue in walk-off loss to Tigers

Pitcher JR Ritchie makes Braves history in stellar debut

Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career

Dave Roberts reveals Dodgers lineup plan amid Kyle Tucker slump

Rockies fan made the play of the season to catch a foul ball

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Bubba Chandler News / Just Baseball / April 23

How Bubba Chandler’s New Sweeper Will Make Him Elite

As a young prospect working through the Pittsburgh Pirates’ minor league system, Bubba Chandler always flashed electric stuff. From a high-vert, high-velocity fastball to a changeup that consistently received some of the best marks on Just Baseball’s top 100, Chandler has always been an electric arm to watch.

Edward Florentino News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23

Pirates Top Prospect Excelling on Rehab Assignment

PITTSBURGH — Most players use rehab assignments to acclimate themselves back into playing baseball full-time, but one Pittsburgh Pirates prosect is doing that and then some.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Pro Sports / April 23

Pirates vs. Rangers Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 23

Pirates vs Rangers Game 3 closes out the series with both teams sitting right around .500 and trying to leave Texas with momentum. Pittsburgh has been swinging it well and scoring in bunches, while the Rangers are looking for that familiar home-field spark at Globe Life Field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23

As Pirates visit Rangers, it's rookie vs. Cy Young winner on mound

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly wants rookie starting pitcher Bubba Chandler to be authentic when he takes the mound against the Texas Rangers on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23

Pirates Have MLB's Strongest Hitter in 2026

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz came into the 2026 season knowing that he had to prove that, not only could he still hit at the major league level, but that he would excel at it as well.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 23

Pittsburgh’s new Pirates are off to a hot start

Through the early part of the season the Pittsburgh Pirates have been enjoying a lot of success, with a lot of credit going to their transformed lineup.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23

Braxton Ashcraft Proving Pirates Right

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a fantastic starting rotation and right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft is an incredibly important part of that.

Oneil Cruz News / ESPN / April 23

Cruz's 116.9 mph homer hardest-hit this season

Pirates star Oneil Cruz rocketed a cut fastball from Jalen Beeks off the top of the right-field foul pole measured at 432 feet. The exit velocity of 116.9 mph made it the hardest-hit ball this season and second hardest ever at Globe Life Field.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / April 22

Oneil Cruz's HR caps Pirates' ninth-inning rally for win over Rangers

Nick Gonzales beat the tag at home plate and scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates picked up an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 22

Pirates Injured Infield Duo Returns to Lineup

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates get two key contributors back in the infield and in the lineup for their upcoming game. The Pirates have both second baseman Brandon Lowe and first baseman Spencer Horwitz in the lineup in the second games of the series vs.

Anthony Solometo News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 22

Pirates Pitching Prospect Back On Injured List With Shoulder Issue

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a pitching prospect that had great promise when they drafted him, but injuries have stunted his development. Pirates left-handed pitching prospect Anthony Solometo went on the 7-day injured list back on April 9, after two relief appearances with Double-A Altoona.

Wilber Dotel News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 22

Pirates May Have Solved Bullpen Woes With Young Star

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had one major issue with bullpen, but one new pitcher could be the answer for that problem. The Pirates called up right-handed pitching prospect Wilber Dotel on April 19 and he has already pitched in the last two games for the team, taking on innings when they've needed it most.

Mitch Jebb News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 22

Pirates Promote Speedy Outfielder to Triple-A

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates moved up an outfielder that is looking to make their mark and show they belong at the major league level. The Pirates moved outfielder Mitch Jebb from Double-A Altoona to Triple-A Indianapolis on April 21, where he ended up starting in center field and hitting seventh in the lineup vs.

Oneil Cruz News / Just Baseball / April 21

Is This the Year Oneil Cruz Puts it All Together?

After a decade of futility, including nine straight NL Central finishes of fourth or worst, the Pittsburgh Pirates finally look like a team that’s ready to compete.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / April 20

Paul Skenes' Generational Run Tops Vida Blue, Dwight Gooden

The Pittsburgh Pirates certainly found a star with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft in Paul Skenes. Pittsburgh clearly knew that it had found an MLB-ready superstar as well, seeing how Skenes made his debut just a few months later on May 11, 2024.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

Tornado-Like Winds Rip Through PNC Park—Fans Nearly Speared by Flying Umbrellas

Several MLB stadiums are facing tough weather conditions this weekend. Some have seen fans get injured badly by objects supposed to protect them. On Friday, Coors Field was buried in snow hours before play ball in the first game of the season between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

Wilber Dotel News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Pirates Recall Wilber Dotel For MLB Debut

Right-hander Wilber Dotel will join the Pirates on Sunday, the club announced. Fellow righty Cam Sanders was optioned back to Triple-A. Dotel is among the top pitching prospects in the organization yet to appear in the big leagues.

Oneil Cruz News / Yardbarker / April 18

Pirates' Oneil Cruz having more success against left-handed pitchers

The Pittsburgh Pirates are performing with a competitive edge early this season in the NL Central. A player who has bounced back from struggles last season is Oneil Cruz.

Jordan Walker reestablishing himself as part of Cardinals' future

Blue Jays prospect Charles McAdoo is knocking on door for MLB call-up

These seven hitters are driving the early MLB leaderboard

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Seth Hernandez News / Yardbarker / April 16

Can Pirates hurry Seth Hernandez to majors like they did Konnor Griffin?

General manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates have cashed in on — well, dished out for, really — one high school draftee already this season.

Mike Trout's hot bat makes history in multiple ways at Yankee Stadium

Kevin McGonigle becomes latest MLB rookie to cash in with massive Tigers contract

Mets continue to make worrisome admissions as losing streak grows