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Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Lead / August 5
Game Theory Supports the Pirates Decision To Buy at the Deadline
Despite losing five of their last six and nine of their last 13 ahead of August 3, the Pittsburgh Pirates bought big at the deadline. The Bucs’ buying may be bizarre to some, given that they were 56-57 and sixth in the wildcard race.
Marcell Ozuna News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5
Pirates release 3-time All-Star amid playoff push
The Pittsburgh Pirates are aiming for a National League Wild Card spot, but Marcell Ozuna won’t be a part of the push. On Wednesday, the Pirates called up utilityman Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis, and Ozuna was released as the corresponding move.
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
Marcell Ozuna News / Field Level Media / August 5
Reports: Pirates to release DH Marcell Ozuna
The Pittsburgh Pirates will release designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Wednesday, multiple media outlets reported. The reported move comes just under six months after the team signed Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million contract.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 5
Pirates acknowledge whiff in free agency with Marcell Ozuna's release
The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen enough of one disappointing free agency addition.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 5
Pirates Explored Trade for Rockies All-Star Catcher
MILWAUKEE — The Pittsburgh Pirates have focused most of their trade deadline efforts towards the bullpen, but that doesn't mean they aren't looking to improve their lineup either.
Marcell Ozuna News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Pirates To Release Marcell Ozuna
The Pirates are cutting bait on one of their larger offseason acquisitions. Mike Rodriguez reports that Pittsburgh will release designated hitter Marcell Ozuna today.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 5
Will the Pirates’ Re-Built Bullpen Carry Them to October?
Heading into the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates had one clear area they needed to upgrade to take one step closer to contention: their bullpen.
Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / August 5
Pirates' Paul Skenes eager to get back on track vs. Brewers
Both starting pitchers in Wednesday night's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and host Milwaukee Brewers will be trying to bounce back. Pirates ace Paul
MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 5
Pirates Make Roster Move After Brewers Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing another versatile bat to the major league roster after selecting the contract of utilityman Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis following Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Don Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 5
Pirates' Don Kelly Defends Ejection Against Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly is someone who isn't afraid to get in the face of an umpire and it's cost him time in the dugout recently.
Jared Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4
Pirates’ Jared Jones keeps it 100% real on ‘dogs**t’ start vs. Brewers
The Pittsburgh Pirates need to get every win they can as they look to keep up with their peers in the NL Wild Card race. Losses like the one they suffered on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers don’t help whatsoever.
Ronny Simon News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Pirates To Select Ronny Simon
The Pirates are selecting outfielder Ronny Simon onto the MLB roster, reports Alex Stumpf. Pittsburgh will need to clear space on both the active and 40-man rosters.
Don Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 4
Pirates' Don Kelly Ejected Against Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly has gotten himself in trouble with umpires this season and this latest game vs. the Milwaukee Brewers was no different.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 4
Pirates Make Infield Changes Before Brewers Game
MILWAUKEE — The Pittsburgh Pirates prepare for their next game against the Milwaukee Brewers and will have a new-look lineup. The Pirates made three infield changes in the second of a four-games series vs.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5
This may be the end for Pirates legend Andrew McCutchen
At 39 years old, McCutchen's best days are behind him.
Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / August 4
Pirates RHP Mitch Keller (shoulder) out for season
The Pittsburgh Pirates' National League wild-card aspirations took a hit on Monday with the news that right-hander Mitch Keller will miss the rest of the season due to a teres major muscle injury in his throwing shoulder.
Ron Marinaccio News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Pirates Designate Ron Marinaccio For Assignment
Pittsburgh revamped its bullpen at the trade deadline. The club added Luke Weaver, Camilo Doval, and Lake Bachar to a unit that has struggled to put away games for much of the year.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Pirates continue to bolster bullpen with pair of deals ahead of deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates' overhaul of their relief corps continued to the wire of the trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Pirates continue revamping bullpen with Luke Weaver
Weaver is the second reliever the Pirates have acquired after trading for Camilo Doval on Saturday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Pirates seem determined to be buyers despite recent slump, injuries
Before the start of the Pittsburgh Pirates weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds, general manager Ben Cherington made it clear that nothing that happened in the series was going to change his approach to the trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates
A failed tenure in New York has now led to Doval being traded for a second time in as many seasons.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31
Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need, and it is costing them
The Pittsburgh Pirates invented a new way to lose an important game on Friday, dropping a staggering 8-7 game to the Cincinnati Reds that extended their losing streak to four games. They are now 5-9 since the All-Star break.
Jose Urquidy News / Yardbarker / July 26
White Sox acquire right-hander Jose Urquidy from Pirates
Just two days after being designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 24, Urquidy has found a new home with the Chicago White Sox.
Jared Jones News / Yardbarker / July 25
Pirates starter Jared Jones' July surge has made him a weapon in the rotation
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones' performance has surged in July, and he has become a dominant weapon in the rotation.
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