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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 10
Who will the Pirates draft? Mock drafts may hold the answers 
The MLB Draft is this weekend in Philadelphia, and there are plenty of mock drafts circulating and predicting who each team is going to take with their first round pick.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 10
Pirates Add Young Pitching Help Before MLB Draft
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are adding reinforcements as they try to keep their National League Wild Card hopes alive heading into the MLB Draft and All-Star weekend.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 10
Pirates Could Make Big Trade Before MLB Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have the 2026 MLB Draft ahead of them this weekend, but they don't have to wait years before they improve their roster.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 10
Pirates offense impressive through first half
Major League Baseball is at the halfway point in its season, and the Pittsburgh Pirates offense has been one of the best in baseball in the first half of the year.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 9
Pirates Takeaways: Skenes, Jones, O'Hearn Steal Show, But Still Not Enough
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen has been the culprit for many defeats this season and they were once again the problem vs. the Atlanta Braves.
Jared Jones News / The Lead / July 9
Was Pulling Jared Jones in the Midst of a Perfect Game the Right Move?
History was made at PNC Park on July 7. Ryan O’Hearn hit three home runs, and he recorded a Pirates single-game record 10 RBIs. On July 8, PNC Park almost witnessed history again.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 9
Pirates vs. Braves 6-4 Battle Delayed
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to make a comeback, but have to remain patient with severe weather in the area. The series finale between the Pirates and Atlanta Braves at PNC Park on July 9 entered a rain delay at the end of the fifth inning at 2:29 p.m., with the Braves leading 6-4.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 9
Pirates Reveal Starting Pitchers vs. Brewers: Skenes vs. Misiorowski
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers finish their first half of the season and will have some fantastic starting pitching matchups.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 9
Pirates' Paul Skenes in Familiar Territory After Konnor Griffin Injury
PITTSBURGH -- Just as the Pittsburgh Pirates thought they had figured things out, they were struck a massive blow. Breakout rookie and superstar shortstop Konnor Griffin suffered his second injury of the year.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 9
Starting pitchers bid to regain form in finale of Braves-Pirates series
Bryce Elder and fellow right-hander Mitch Keller are seeking answers to their recent woes on the mound. Their quests will continue on Thursday afternoon when they square off as Keller's Pittsburgh Pirates host Elder's Atlanta Braves in the decisive contest of their three-game series.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 9
2026 MLB Daily Recap: Pirates Lose After Jones’ Gem, Cease’s Near No-No
Both Dylan Cease & Jared Jones flirted with history on July 8. However, the outcomes for their two teams’ respective games on the day were different.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8
Pirates removing Jared Jones after perfect start leads to historic loss
For the second time in a week, a young pitcher in Major League Baseball was lifted late in a game while working on a perfect game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8
Paul Skenes jokingly calls Pirates teammate ‘selfish’ after 3-HR game
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-4 on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. It marked the first win for Paul Skenes since May 12, and he went six innings, allowing just two runs as he moved to 7-8 with a 3.58 ERA.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8
Pirates To Place Endy Rodríguez On Injured List
The Pirates are going to place catcher Endy Rodríguez on the 10-day injured list with a left glute strain, manager Don Kelly tells reporters, including Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Pirates’ Paul Skenes Makes Bold Claim After Ryan O’Hearn’s Big Game
Paul Skenes called it the best performance he has ever seen from a teammate after Ryan O'Hearn delivered one of the most historic nights in Pittsburgh Pirates history on Tuesday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8
Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn, after 10-RBI effort, takes aim at Braves again
For the first time in their 145-year history, the Pittsburgh Pirates finally had a player drive in 10 runs in a game, with Ryan O'Hearn accomplishing the feat on Tuesday.
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.
Braxton Ashcraft News / The Lead / July 7
Braxton Ashcraft Has Quietly Become the Pirates’ Best Pitcher
As we come to the midway point of the MLB season, the Pirates are hovering around .500, with many things to be happy about, but also to be upset about.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7
Pirates get some positive injury news amid Konnor Griffin IL stint
The Pittsburgh Pirates are fighting to reach the Major League Baseball Playoffs, for the first time since 2015. Pittsburgh got hit with some tough injury news to rookie Konnor Griffin on Tuesday.
Konnor Griffin News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7
Konnor Griffin Diagnosed With Torn Tendon In Left Hand
Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has been diagnosed with a torn tendon in the ring finger on his left hand, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He could continue trying to play through the injury, but the Bucs are leaning toward shutting him down and letting the injury heal, per the report.
Yunior Marte News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6
NPB’s Rakuten Eagles Sign Yunior Marte
Right-hander Yunior Marte, who was granted his release by the Pirates over the weekend, is signing with the Rakuten Eagles of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, per a team announcement (hat tip to Yuri Karasawa of Yakyu Cosmopolitan).
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 5
Paul Skenes' All-Star selection is reminder of what game is really about
Major League Baseball announced its selections for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, and it will feature a lot of the expected names and the best players in baseball.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Yardbarker / June 29
Pirates getting instant spark from Esmerlyn Valdez
While the Pirates lost Spencer Horwitz, one of their best hitters this season, to a hamstring injury on June 25, rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has provided them with an instant offensive boost.
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