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Jared Jones News / ESPN / July 18
Pirates P Jones' run ends at 30 straight retired 
Pirates right-hander Jared Jones became the third Pirates pitcher to retire at least 30 straight batters, a streak that ended Saturday in a 7-1 win over the Guardians.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 18
Pirates, Guardians Delay Second Game of Doubleheader
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates will begin in a rain delay as they take on the Cleveland Guardians in the second game of a weekend doubleheader. The two teams were originally set to play a game on Friday but had to postpone it due to the air quality.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / July 18
Jared Jones, offense deliver as Pirates cool off Guardians
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jacob Gonzalez both hit two-run homers and Nick Gonzales had a solo shot, all off Gavin Williams, as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Saturday.
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?
Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / July 18
Pirates Make Oneil Cruz Move After Roster News
The Pittsburgh Pirates transferred Oneil Cruz to the 60-day injured list ahead of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians, making a procedural roster move to create space on the club's 40-man roster.
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.
Khristian Curtis News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18
Pirates Select Khristian Curtis
The Pirates have selected the contract of right-hander Khristian Curtis from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to today’s doubleheader with the Guardians. (Reporter Alex Stumpf noted earlier today that Curtis had a locker in the Pittsburgh clubhouse.).
Wilber Dotel News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 18
Pirates Rookie Pitcher Returns From Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finally have a key member of their bullpen back as they start the second half of the season. The Pirates announced they activated right-handed pitcher Wilber Dotel off the 15-day injured list and placed him on the 26-man roster ahead of their doubleheader vs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 18
Three Intriguing 2026 Draft Picks Pirates Fans Should Know
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finished picking their 2026 MLB Draft class last weekend and there are a few selections that stood out amongst the rest.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 18
Murf Gray Proves Pirates Right After Promotion
PITTSBURGH — Murf Gray has had one of the best seasons of any prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system and he showed exactly why in his most recent game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 17
Stats show why Pirates are one of the best offensive teams in MLB
While the Pittsburgh Pirates sit in fourth place in the NL Central this season, they are only one game behind the St. Louis Cardinals and have a record of 50-47.
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.
Robert Hassell News / Bucs Dugout / July 17
Pirates acquire former top prospect in trade with Nationals
The Pittsburgh Pirates were making moves on the last day of the All-Star Break, acquiring former top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Washington Nationals on Thursday for cash or a player to be named later.
Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 17
Pirates Trading Oneil Cruz is a Non-Starter
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a busy trade deadline ahead of them, but one player who won't be moving on is center fielder Oneil Cruz. 93.7
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16
Predicting Pirates’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline
For the first time in a decade, the Pittsburgh Pirates are genuinely relevant in late July. Sitting at 50-47, over .500 for the first time since 2016, the Bucs head into the second half of the 2026 season with something they haven’t had in years: leverage.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 16
Pirates Acquire Former Top Prospect From Nationals
The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking a chance on a former top-100 prospect. On Thursday, the Washington Nationals announced that they traded outfielder Robert Hassell III to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / July 15
Why Did the Pirates Draft Derek Curiel 5th Overall?
The 2026 MLB Draft was full of electric talents, especially on the college side. From superstars like Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Vahn Lackey to other collegiate sluggers like Drew Burress, it didn’t take much to get excited about the very top of this draft class.
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 / 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.
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.
Esmerlyn Valdez 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.
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.
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 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.
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