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Pirates Minor League Recap: Esmerlyn Valdez Leads Single-A in Home Runs

Coming into this season, Esmerlyn Valdez was not even ranked on MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Prospects for the Pittsburgh Pirates. After a 2024 season in Low-A where he smacked 22 home runs but only hit for a .226 average, Valdez's hitting profile showed he still had some work to do before he could be considered a top prospect.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Moves 6/2/2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made significant roster adjustments ahead of their upcoming series. The team has claimed infielder Ronny Simón off waivers from the Miami Marlins and designated right-handed pitcher Tanner Rainey for assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 2

Pirates Designate Relief Pitcher for Assignment

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made two roster moves, one of which changes their bullpen. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported that the Pirates claimed utilityman Ronny Simón off waivers from the Marlins and designated right-handed pitcher Tanner Rainey for assignment to make a spot on the 40-man roster.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 2

Report: Pirates Claim Former Marlins Infielder

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed a player who recently went on waivers. MLB insider Mike Rodriguez reported that former Miami Marlins infielder Ronny Simón reached an agreement with the Pirates.

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Tanner Rainey News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2

Pirates Claim Ronny Simón, Designate Tanner Rainey For Assignment

2:25pm: The Pirates announced that they have claimed Simón and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis, with Rainey designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 2

Pirates Taking Trade Offers for Everyone But Two Stars

Despite sitting at the bottom of the National League Central with a disappointing 22-38 record, the Pittsburgh Pirates have made one thing clear: phenom pitcher Paul Skenes is not available in trade talks.

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The 'Active hit leaders in Major League Baseball' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least 1,000 career hits can you name in six minutes?

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 2

Pirates Star's GF Livvy Dunne Dazzles on SI Swimsuit Runway

PITTSBURGH — Livvy Dunne, girlfriend of Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes, showed off her gymnastics skills at her most recent Dunne is a covergirl for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition and appeared on the runway during Miami Swim Week, which took place W Hotel’s South Beach pool.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 2

Pirates have one player quietly making an impact

One Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher is having a quietly strong season. The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the worst teams in baseball, but that doesn’t mean it is all doom and gloom.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 2

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Finishes Sensational May

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin had a great month of May, improving quickly in his first professional season of baseball. Griffin,

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 2

Pirates' Termarr Johnson Crushes Home Run

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Termarr Johnson displayed his bat in his most recent outing. Johnson, playing with Double-A Altoona, faced off against the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, at home on June 1.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 2

Pirates Manager Explains Bullpen Decisions vs. Padres

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen struggled in the latest defeat to the San Diego Padres at Pet, blowing a lead that would've given them a crucial series victory.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 1

Andrew McCutchen ties Roberto Clemente on Pirates' all-time home run list

Andrew McCutchen's two-run homer ties him with longtime Pirates legend Roberto Clemente for third on the club's all-time list.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 1

Pirates Bullpen Squanders Lead in Loss to Padres

The Pittsburgh Pirates' (22-38) blew an early lead as their bullpen faltered in a 6-4 loss against the San Diego Padres (33-24) on Sunday afternoon at Petco Park.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 1

Andrew McCutchen Ties Roberto Clemente on Pirates Home Run List

Pittsburgh Pirates veteran Andrew McCutchen made history Sunday evening, hitting his 240th career home run as a Pirate to tie the legendary Roberto Clemente for third place on the franchise’s all-time home run list.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 1

Pirates Catcher Makes First Start Since Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a player returning from injury for their series finale vs. the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Endy Rodríguez will start at catcher for the Pirates, marking his first start since he came off the Injured List last week.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 1

Pirates Reveal Next Paul Skenes Start

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes will return to the mound as the team heads back home this week. Skenes will start the series opener against the Houston Astros on June 3 at PNC Park.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 1

Pirates rumors: ‘Intriguing’ trade candidates as team makes 2 players untouchable

The Pittsburgh Pirates are mired in a disappointing season. While the club is expected to make several players available to other teams for trades before the deadline, there are two players they won’t give up.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Latest on Pirates’ deadline plans

The Pirates are 22-37 to this point in the season, leaving them with the second-worst record in the National League ahead of only the lowly Rockies. They’re already 11.5 games back of a Wild Card spot and 14.5 games behind the Cubs in the race for the NL Central crown.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 1

Pirates seek series win after snapping skid to Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly didn't outwardly panic when his team endured a 26-game streak of not scoring more than four runs in a game. "Guys

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 1

Pirates' pitching, hitting too much for Padres

Bailey Falter tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings Saturday night and Andrew McCutchen homered as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the San Diego Padres 5-0.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 31

Two-time MLB All-Star announces his retirement

The 37-year-old was a career .270 hitter across 1,208 total MLB games.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 28

Pirates place C Joey Bart (concussion) on 7-day injured list

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed catcher Joey Bart on the seven-day injured list on Wednesday because of a concussion. In a corresponding move, the Pirates reinstated catcher/first baseman Endy Rodriguez from the 10-day IL after recovering from a finger injury.