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Pirates Designate Justin Lawrence For Assignment

Pirates Designate Justin Lawrence For Assignment

The Pirates announced that right-hander Justin Lawrence has been designated for assignment. That opens active and 40-man roster space for righty Jared Jones.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 29

Who has been the most surprising Pirate so far?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 57 games into the 2026 season and they have been a pleasant surprise so far. If the season ended today they wouldn’t make the playoffs but they are only 2 games out of the NL wild card spot.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 29
Jared Jones' Return Creates Good Problem for Pirates

Jared Jones' Return Creates Good Problem for Pirates

PITTSBURGH– When the Pirates open a three-game home series against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, they will welcome back a familiar face to the starting rotation.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Pirates’ Paul Skenes makes even more history despite loss to Cubs

Pirates’ Paul Skenes makes even more history despite loss to Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a 7-2 loss at the hands of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. But starting pitcher Paul Skenes continued to etch his name into the records.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz
The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
Nick Gonzales News / Athlon Sports / May 29
Pirates Provide Update on Nick Gonzales After Early Exit Against Cubs

Pirates Provide Update on Nick Gonzales After Early Exit Against Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates have provided an update on Nick Gonzales after he left the Pirates’ 7-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Gonzales was removed from the game before the top of the fourth inning at PNC Park after he showed visible discomfort running the bases earlier in the game.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / May 29
Pirates' Paul Skenes Is on a Run MLB Hasn’t Seen Since Babe Ruth

Pirates' Paul Skenes Is on a Run MLB Hasn’t Seen Since Babe Ruth

The Pittsburgh Pirates weren't able to get in the win column on Thursday, but they got yet another exceptional outing from young flamethrower Paul Skenes.

Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 29
Camren Mlodzinski Shares Thoughts On Pirates Demotion

Camren Mlodzinski Shares Thoughts On Pirates Demotion

PITTSBURGH —Carmen Mlodzinski has worked hard as a starting pitcher, but he is back in the role that the Pittsburgh Pirates see him best at. Mlodzinski

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Pirates’ Paul Skenes drops ‘hit or miss’ take on discouraging Cubs loss

Pirates’ Paul Skenes drops ‘hit or miss’ take on discouraging Cubs loss

The Pittsburgh Pirates let a promising bounce-back outing from Paul Skenes slip through their fingers, falling 7-2 to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park and dropping to 6-6 in games started by the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner.

Jared Jones News / Field Level Media / May 29
Pirates RHP Jared Jones returns after 20-month absence to face Twins

Pirates RHP Jared Jones returns after 20-month absence to face Twins

It will be a night of returns when the Minnesota Twins take on the host Pittsburgh Pirates to open a three-game series on Friday night. For the Pirates, who are coming off consecutive losses and a series split with the Chicago Cubs, electric right-hander Jared Jones will make his return from right elbow internal brace surgery.

MLB News / Yardbarker
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Nick Gonzales News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Why Pirates’ Nick Gonzales was pulled from Cubs game early

Why Pirates’ Nick Gonzales was pulled from Cubs game early

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales exited Thursday’s 7-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs because of left knee discomfort. The 27-year-old was removed before the top of the fourth inning at PNC Park, with Tyler Callihan entering the game in his place for his major league debut.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
 The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
 The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz
 The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz
The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
 The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 29
Pirates wasting Paul Skenes master class highlights their flaws

Pirates wasting another Paul Skenes master class highlights their major flaws

The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates are a better baseball team than they have been in recent years.  They have improved. The harsh reality is that they have not improved enough.

Pirates starter to return to mound for first time since 2024 season
Tigers place Kenley Jansen on IL: What it means for team and player
Shohei Ohtani's dominant start shakes up early NL Cy Young race
White Sox pitcher makes history with absurd pitch efficiency
Will Mets make stunning Francisco Lindor decision after new Juan Soto claim?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 28
Pirates Third Baseman Leaves Cubs Game With Injury

Pirates Third Baseman Leaves Cubs Game With Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt with a number of injuries recently and the list keeps on growing in their latest game. Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales departed ahead of the top of the fourth inning vs.

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / May 28
Pirates' Konnor Griffin Being Monitored for Potential Injury

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Being Monitored for Potential Injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprise announcement on the status of their franchise shortstop. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 20-year-old phenom, is currently being evaluated for a forearm strain.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 28
Pirates Send Esmerlyn Valdez Back to Indianapolis

Pirates Send Esmerlyn Valdez Back to Indianapolis

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are making a surprising move concerning one of their top prospects. The Pirates announced that they optioned outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled utility man Tyler Callihan ahead of their series finale vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 28
Jared Jones to pitch for first time since 2024 season

Pirates' Jared Jones to return to mound for first time since 2024 season

Jones has not pitched since Sept. 27, 2024 as he suffered a ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain in his right elbow.

Dodgers get some rough injury news on Teoscar Hernandez
Tigers place Kenley Jansen on IL: What it means for team and player
Shohei Ohtani's dominant start shakes up early NL Cy Young race
White Sox pitcher makes history with absurd pitch efficiency
Astros' Yordan Alvarez is performing as the best hitter in MLB
Mets may make surprising Francisco Lindor decision after new Juan Soto claim?
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27
Andrew McCutchen's resume may not be enough for Hall of Fame

Andrew McCutchen's resume may not be enough for Hall of Fame

The Texas Rangers designated Andrew McCutchen for assignment on Wednesday afternoon, ending what has been a disappointing two-month run to open the season.

Andrew McCutchen designated for assignment by Rangers
Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers
Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros
Rangers’ payback against the Astros reached a historic level
The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz
Spencer Horwitz News / Just Baseball / May 27
Spencer Horwitz Is an Underrated Talent on the Pirates

Spencer Horwitz Is an Underrated Talent on the Pirates

Back on December 10, 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays made a blockbuster move to acquire Andrés Giménez from the Cleveland Guardians for a pair of prospects.

Bubba Chandler News / Field Level Media / May 27
Pirates' Bubba Chandler aims to stop slide vs. reeling Cubs

Pirates' Bubba Chandler aims to stop slide vs. reeling Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of their longest losing streak in nearly four years. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler has lost his past four decisions.

Bryan Reynolds News / HITC / May 26
The real reason behind Bryan Reynolds’ strange season for the Pittsburgh Pirates

The real reason behind Bryan Reynolds’ strange season for the Pittsburgh Pirates

The simplest explanation for Bryan Reynolds’ unusual start is the one Pirates fans keep returning to: something must be wrong physically. The evidence does not really back that up.

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