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Pirates Trade Relief Pitcher to Mariners

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates moved on from a veteran relief pitcher, giving him a chance with another team. The Pirates traded right-handed pitcher Carson Fulmer to the Seattle Mariners, according to Alex Stumpf .

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Skenes' visit with Little Leaguers for 'love' of g...

Paul Skenes, the Pirates ace, recently found himself at a Little League practice in Pittsburgh. He described his stop to hang out with the Little Leaguers as an important reminder of why he started playing baseball in the first place.

Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Pirates Announce Oneil Cruz News After Removal From Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz has had a resurgent season in 2026. He has continued to strike out at an alarming rate, leading the league with 98 punchouts.

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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?

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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.

Carson Fulmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9

Mariners Acquire Carson Fulmer

The Pirates have traded right-hander Carson Fulmer to the Mariners, reports Alex Stumpf. Fulmer was not on Pittsburgh’s 40-man roster and won’t need a spot with Seattle, unless his minor league deal contained some kind of opt-out or upward mobility clause.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 9

It’s time for Pirates to call up Pittsburgh’s own Justin Meis

The Pittsburgh Pirates undoubtedly have issues in their bullpen. The back end, middle relief, and any area not named long relief (thanks to Wilber Dotel), needs help.

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Makes Announcement Before Dodgers Game

It sounds like it's going to be a while before the Pittsburgh Pirates see rookie phenom Konnor Griffin again. The young shortstop has been on the 10-day injured list since May 31 with a low grade right forearm strain.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Makes Personal Decision Before Dodgers Game

Most pitchers spend the night before facing the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers resting. Paul Skenes spent his time at a Little League field.

Rafael Flores News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 9

Pirates Place Top Prospect on Taxi Squad

One of the Pittsburgh Pirates' top position player prospects is with the team for the start of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, though he isn't yet on the 26-man roster.

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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.

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Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 9

Pirates Could Have Next Great Shortstop Not Named Konnor Griffin

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates already have the shortstop of the future in Konnor Griffin, but another player in his draft class is making great strides this season.

Marcell Ozuna News / Bucs Dugout / June 9

Pirates management stands behind struggling Marcell Ozuna

The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best offensive units in baseball as their lineup is third best in hits, fourth best in RBIs and the fifth best team batting average.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 8

Jeff Passan suggests Pirates could trade high-upside pitcher

The MLB trade deadline is under two months away, and teams already need help in certain areas. Nowhere is that reflected more than in the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen.

Spencer Horwitz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 8

Pirates First Baseman Thriving Throughout Batting Order

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit amongst the best teams in baseball and one player has done so in many different roles. Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz has hit in seven different lineup spots across 61 games and hit in six different places in the batting order in 54 starts.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / June 8

Pirates' Paul Skenes out to correct course as Dodgers visit

Paul Skenes has often thrived in the role of stopper and will try to fill the role again on Tuesday night when the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 8

Pirates GM Ben Cherington says Konnor Griffin will be out longer with injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t had rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin in the lineup for the past week, and it looks like they will be without the young star for longer than anticipated. Griffin went on the 10-day injured list back on May 31 after suffering a right arm flexor strain.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 8

Pirates Catcher is Most Important Player Against Dodgers

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit a bump in the road after being swept by the Atlanta Braves in a three-game set. The series loss was a painful reminder that while the Pirates have improved greatly, there are still ways to go for this burgeoning team.

Khristian Curtis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 8

Pirates Pitching Prospect Gets One Step Closer to MLB

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are giving a big opportunity to one of their top pitching prospects this season. The Pirates are promoting right-handed starting pitcher Khristian Curtis to Triple-A Indianapolis, after he spent the first of this season with Double-A Altoona, according to Chase Ford of MiLB Central .

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 8

Phillies' Brandon Marsh is solidifying his NL All-Star position

The 2026 season has proven to be a breakout year for Philadelphia Phillies Brandon Marsh, who has been among the best hitters in baseball. Leading all

Brandon Marsh an unlikely batting-champion hopeful, helping fuel Phillies' rise

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 8

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Swept By Braves, Horwitz Hits 8th, & Lowe Dodges Bullet

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 34-32 record and sit in third place in the NL Central. The club completed a road trip in Atlanta over the last 24 hours.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / June 7

2026 Transactions: Cubs Trade for Kelly, Pirates Select Wendzel

A couple of smaller trades went down between June 6 and 7. One of those deals featured the Dodgers and Cubs, as relief pitcher Antoine Kelly was traded to the Cubs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 8