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Pirates’ Oneil Cruz jokes about missed catch that spoiled Paul Skenes’ no-hit bid

Paul Skenes is truly a special player. The Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher is the reigning NL Cy Young winner for a reason. His insane arsenal of pitches, combined with his unique blend of command and velocity, makes him arguably the hardest pitcher to face in the majors this year.

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Paul Skenes gets season ERA below 2.00 with latest overpowering start

When Paul Skenes gave up five runs in an Opening Day loss, he left the mound with an obscene ERA of 67.50. He since has brought his ERA down to more familiar territory.

Skenes records back-to-back eight scoreless inning starts

Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Skenes

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Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / May 12

Paul Skenes' no-hit bid ends in 7th as Pirates ace stifles Rockies

Paul Skenes flirted with a no-hitter for the second consecutive start, struck out 10 and allowed two hits over eight scoreless innings to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

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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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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.

Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12

Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Paul Skenes

Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Pirates-Colorado Rockies game sparked another debate over baseball’s unwritten rules. Pirates ace Paul Skenes got the start against the Rockies at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 12

Pirates' Paul Skenes records back-to-back eight scoreless inning starts

Paul Skenes has been on fire in May. Little did he know he was in for another historic performance.

Paul Skenes' no-hit bid ends in 7th as Pirates ace stifles Rockies

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Joey Bart News / ESPN / May 12

Pirates place Bart (foot) on IL, recall Rodriguez

The Pirates placed catcher Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left foot infection and recalled Endy Rodriguez from Triple-A.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 12

Pirates Catcher Goes on Injured List Before Rockies Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't dealt with many injuries this season, but will lose a key player from behind the plate. The Pirates placed catcher Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list with left foot infection, retroactive to May 10, and recalled Endy Rodríguez from Triple-A Indianapolis, ahead of their series opener vs.

Brandan Bidois News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Pirates Recall Brandan Bidois For MLB Debut

The Pirates have recalled right-hander Brandan Bidois from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned righty Cam Sanders back to Indy in his place. Bidois was already on the 40-man roster, so no corresponding moves are necessary.

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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 12

Pirates Sending Bullpen Arm Back Down to Minors

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates seemingly have an ever-changing bullpen and have once again made another move. Pirates manager Don Kelly said that they have optioned right-handed relief pitcher Cam Sanders to Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of their series opener vs.

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Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / May 12

The Oneil Cruz Power Surge Nobody Is Talking About

There’s such a thing as starting the season off strong at the plate. And then, there’s Oneil Cruz in 2026. Saying the longtime Pittsburgh Pirate is on a heater is an understatement.

Brandan Bidois News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 12

Pirates Add Promising Relief Pitcher to Taxi Squad

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made many changes to their bullpen this season and will likely make another for someone that could serve as a big part of their future.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 12

Three Most Surprising Pirates Performers in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a strong season so far and have had some impressive performances so far. The Pirates sit 22-19 after 41 games, with the ninth-best record in baseball, but just the fourth-best record in the National League Central, as they are in the toughest division in baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 12

Pirates Prospect Making Good Progress Following Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of their better outfielder prospects making his way back from injury and on good timing as well. Jhostynxon Garcia started his rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on May 1, which came two weeks after he went on the 10-day injured list with lower back tightness.

Paul Skenes News / CBSSports.com / May 12

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 12

Pirates Starting Pitchers Looking to Maintain Dominance in May

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have gotten great performances out of their starting pitchers this month and it's a great sign as they move forward in 2026.

Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 12

Three Obstacles Pirates' Seth Hernandez Will Face in Greensboro

PITTSBURGH — Seth Hernandez is the top pitching prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates and is already making great strides in 2026. Hernandez earned promotion to High-A Greensboro, following a fantastic showing in his month-and-a-half with Single-A Bradenton to start his professional career.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 12

Pirates' Paul Skenes on Cy Young Pace Before Rockies Game

The worst start of Paul Skenes' career now looks like an aberration, a strange and distant memory buried beneath a pile of scoreless innings, swing-and-miss stuff, and the kind of deep-outing dominance that reminded everyone why he is generally considered the best pitcher on the planet.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 11

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/11/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 22-19 record. They faced a heartbreaking 7-6 loss in 12 innings to the San Francisco Giants. The club concluded its six-game road trip with a 3-3 record.

Ryan Harbin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Pirates Re-Sign Ryan Harbin To Minor League Deal

The Pirates have re-signed right-hander Ryan Harbin to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis but likely won’t appear in a game for that club immediately due to injury.

Seth Hernandez News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 10

Seth Hernandez Begins Quick Climb Through Pirates' Farm System After 6 Starts

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly planning on promoting the team's top pitching prospect to the next level in the minors, kickstarting what could be his rapid rise to the big leagues.

Jared Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Pirates GM’s Jared Jones injury return tease will fire up fans

The Pittsburgh Pirates already have plenty of potent arms in their rotation such as Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler. When Jared Jones makes his return, the Pirates’ pitching rotation will only get scarier.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 10

Pirates collect 20 hits as Braxton Ashcraft dominates Giants

Braxton Ashcraft threw seven innings of one-run ball, batterymate Joey Bart matched his career high with four hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates used a 20-hit assault to roll past the host San Francisco Giants 13-3 on Saturday night.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 9

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/09/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 21-18 record following the start of their three-game road series in San Francisco. During the last 24 hours, the club struggled to find offensive consistency.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / May 8

We Need to Talk About the Pirates’ Catching Situation

After being a historically poor offense during the 2025 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have seen a very sizable improvement early this season. With new acquisitions such as Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn delivering, as expected, the morale around the offense is currently higher than ever in Pittsburgh.