Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Christian Bethancourt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Pirates Select Christian Bethancourt

The Pirates have selected the contract of catcher Christian Bethancourt, per a team announcement. They also recalled southpaw Brandon Eisert. Catcher Endy Rodriguez, who recently underwent hip surgery, heads to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man roster spot for Bethancourt.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1

Pirates' Three Keys to Victory in Giants Series: Skenes and Chandler Time

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one final month to make a real run at the postseason, and they can't wait around any longer. The Pirates begin their homestand with a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park, Sept.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1

Three Pirates Who Must Bounce Back in September

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a big month of baseball ahead and need strong performances from their best players. The Pirates have just 24 games in September to make a run at the postseason and must win most of their games to achieve that goal.

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Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / September 1

Pirates' Paul Skenes eager to get back on track vs. Giants

Paul Skenes will be looking for his first career win over the San Francisco Giants in a matchup with fellow three-time All-Star Logan Webb when the Pittsburgh Pirates open a six-game homestand Tuesday night.

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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 / September 1

Pirates Change Starting Pitchers vs. Giants

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the San Francisco Giants in their first homestand of the month with a different starting-pitcher setup than expected.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 31

Two Players Pirates Should Add to Expanded September Roster

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have intriguing prospects looking for the next opportunity at the major league level and can reward them with that chance.

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Pirates Make Konnor Griffin Decision Amid Rehab Assignment

Konnor Griffin is moving one step closer to a return to the Pittsburgh Pirates after the top prospect received an encouraging update on his rehab assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 31

Pirates Aren't Giving Up on Pitching Coach: Should Fans?

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff has had some highs and some lows in 2026, but overall, it hasn't reached the potential fans expected.

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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 / August 31

Pirates August Report Card: Offense Lets Down Improved Pitching

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed a strong month of August and they didn't do enough to get towards their ultimate goal. The Pirates finished August 12-15 and sit 67-71 overall heading into the final month of 2026, making it a difficult proposition for them to make the postseason at this point.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 30

Pirates vs. Cardinals Takeaways: There's One Thing to Clean Up

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had struggled offensively on this road trip, but finally showed the power they once did earlier this season. The Pirates hit four home runs and won the final two games of the series against the St.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 30

Esmerlyn Valdez homers in Pirates victory over Cardinals

Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run and right-hander Braxton Ashcraft pitched five effective innings Sunday afternoon for the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in a 5-4 victory against the St.

Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 30

Ryan O'Hearn Has Been Pirates Biggest Blow

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have missed many of their best hitters this season, but Ryan O'Hearn may be their biggest loss. O'Hearn is currently out with a left quad strain that has kept him out all of August, and he is out for at least the next couple of weeks.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 30

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Makes First Position Change Since Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates want to get the most out of Oneil Cruz for the rest of 2026 and will make sure to keep his bat in the lineup when they can.

Luis Robert News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 30

Pirates Should Go After Mets Outfielder

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need offensive help for the rest of 2026, and one veteran could provide that. The New York Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 30

Pirates strive for better defensive play in finale vs. Cards

With the Major League Baseball postseason an unlikely destination again for the Pittsburgh Pirates, they probably will focus on the process more than results the rest of the way.

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Pirates Provide Konnor Griffin Update Ahead of Cardinals Matchup

The Pittsburgh Pirates have received encouraging news on Konnor Griffin, with the highly touted rookie set to begin a minor league rehab assignment Sunday.

Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / August 28

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Makes Rare Post After Best Start in Months

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has spent most of this season letting his pitching do the talking. That changed Thursday, when the right-hander broke a six-week social media silence with a four-word caption that immediately caught the attention of fans heading into a divisional series against the St.

Endy Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Pirates' Endy Rodriguez has season-ending hip surgery

Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is done for the year following left hip labrum surgery on Wednesday, the Bucs announced. He’ll be sidelined for seven to nine months.

Brandon Lowe News / Yardbarker / August 21

Pirates' Brandon Lowe leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics

The Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason acquisition of Brandon Lowe continues to be a massive win for the team, as he leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics.

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