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Pirates Prospect's 2026 Season Gets Even Better

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have many top rated prospects that are performing well this season, but one prospect is making the case that fans should start paying attention to him right now.

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Pirates need to take the training wheels off of Paul Skenes

The Pittsburgh Pirates have on paper one of the best rotations in baseball, but they cannot expect to maximize that talent if they continue to limit their ace, Paul Skenes.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 4

Biggest Winners in Pirates Sweep of Reds

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates got a massive sweep over the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park this past weekend, with so many of their players going above and beyond across the baseball diamond.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 4

Pirates Record Looks Way Better With One Key Stat

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a solid season overall in 2026, but it hasn't been easy for them with some of the ballclubs they've gone up against.

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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?

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Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

How everything changed for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin after 20th birthday

Pittsburgh Pirates star rookie Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut on April 3 this season. There was no shortage of hype for Griffin as he joined the Pirates, but from April 3 through April 23 the shortstop hit just .182 with no home runs.

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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.

Joey Bart News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 4

Pirates' Joey Bart May Have ABS Magic Touch

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates used new technology to their advantage in their most recent win at home. Pirates catcher Joey Bart made successful consecutive ABS challenges in the top of the eighth inning, turning two balls into strikes in the 1-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on May 3.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/04/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 19-16 record after completing a three-game series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a tense 1-0 shutout victory at PNC Park.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 4

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Wins Thrilling Pitcher's Duel

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates offense needed someone to give them a chance late on and right-handed starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft did just that.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

Braxton Ashcraft outduels Chase Burns to lead Pirates over Reds

Oneil Cruz's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the eighth broke a scoreless tie and the host Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/03/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently sit at 18-16 following a historic offensive display at PNC Park. The club won the series against the division-leading Cincinnati Reds.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 3

Pirates Outfield Prospects Ready to Finally Shine in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have excellent prospects across their farm system, including two outfield prospects that have dealt with injuries as of late.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 3

Pirates Make Franchise History in Blowout Win Over Reds

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have dominated the Cincinnati Reds in their weekend series at PNC Park and made some history along the way. The Pirates defeated the Reds 17-7 on May 2, scoring 15 runs in the first four innings and doing just about everything they could in making a statement against their National League Central Division rival.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 3

Pirates Pitcher Denies Intentionally Hitting Reds Batter

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates mostly had a great game in their 17-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park, but there was one moment they wish didn't happen.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

Emerging righties on hill as Pirates aim to sweep Reds

The host Pittsburgh Pirates look to continue their early-season dominance of the Cincinnati Reds with a three-game series sweep when the National League Central rivals meet Sunday.

Chris Devenski News / Total Pro Sports / May 3

Why Was Chris Devenski Ejected During The Pirates vs. Reds Game?

Chris Devenski has experienced several ups and downs over his 11-year career in the MLB. After a long, tough stretch, the 35-year-old pitcher enjoyed a short but impressive stint with the New York Mets last year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 2

Pirates wreck Reds with early scoring outbursts

The Pittsburgh Pirates scored 15 runs in the first four innings and took advantage of record wildness from Cincinnati pitching to register another blowout win over the Reds, 17-7, Saturday in Pittsburgh.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 3

Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds pitchers did not have a great day on Saturday in a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. You usually do not need any further analysis when

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in blowout loss to Yankees

It's time for Marlins to end Chris Paddack experiment

Patrick Corbin has effectively stabilized the Blue Jays rotation

Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango making case for long-term roster spot

Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season

Athletics' Nick Kurtz falls just short of impressive MLB record