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Pirates Utility Player Adjusting to New Outfield Role

Pirates Utility Player Adjusting to New Outfield Role

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of their more versatile defensive infielders in baseball, but they decided they would give him a new position this past weekend.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 19

Pirates staff have been elite at developing starting pitchers

Over the last couple of seasons the starting pitchers for the Pittsburgh Pirates have grown into some of the best pitchers in baseball and have cemented themselves as one of the best overall units.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 18

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/18/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently sit at 24-23 and fourth in the National League Central standings. They just faced a challenging Sunday afternoon. The Philadelphia Phillies shut them out 6-0.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 18
Pirates Aren't Sweating Phillies Disaster

Pirates Aren't Sweating Phillies Disaster

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had their worst weekend of the season, suffering a sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park. The Pirates

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 18
Pirates Make Another Move, Promoting Rising Third Baseman

Pirates Make Another Move, Promoting Rising Third Baseman

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have decided that it's time for one of their better hitting prospects to take on a new challenge. The Pirates are promoting third baseman prospect Murf Gray from Single-A Bradenton to High-A Greensboro, according to Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18
Pirates calling up coveted Red Sox trade acquisition with sick ‘Password’ nickname

Pirates calling up coveted Red Sox trade acquisition with sick ‘Password’ nickname

MLB has seen numerous top prospects make appearances this season, and it appears the Pittsburgh Pirates are the next team to give someone an opportunity in the majors after already calling up Konnor Griffin early this campaign.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18
Pirates’ Paul Skenes gets brutally honest on brutal loss vs. Phillies

Pirates’ Paul Skenes gets brutally honest on brutal loss vs. Phillies

With the Pittsburgh Pirates getting swept by the Philadelphia Phillies during the weekend with the two rivals, Sunday’s 6-0 loss was a disappointing one with a start from Paul Skenes.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 18
Bubba Chandler Isn't Falling Out With Pirates Yet

Bubba Chandler Isn't Falling Out With Pirates Yet

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a solid starting rotation, but one pitcher has had some issues as of late. Pirates right-handed starting pitcher

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 18
Password accepted: Pirates call up outfielder in wake of Ryan O’Hearn injury

Password accepted: Pirates call up outfielder in wake of Ryan O’Hearn injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates found themselves in need of another outfielder following a weekend sweep by the Philadelphia Phillies. Right fielder Ryan O'Hearn

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18
Pirates to promote Jhostynxon García

Pirates to promote Jhostynxon García

The Pirates are set to recall outfielder Jhostynxon García from Triple-A Indianapolis, reports Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Bucs are off today, so the move won’t be official until tomorrow’s road date with the division-rival Cardinals in St.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 18
Pirates Dealt Big Reality Check in Sweep by Phillies

Pirates Dealt Big Reality Check in Sweep by Phillies

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates simply didn't have what they needed in their recent series vs. the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park. The Pirates suffered a sweep against their in-state rival, with one game they never should've lost and the other two games they were not close in, making for a miserable weekend for the home fans.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 18

Pirates move Ryan O’Hearn to 10-day IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates were swept by the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, with even staff ace Paul Skenes failing to secure a win for the Buccos. That was Pittsburgh’s third straight loss, as they sit tied in the basement of the NL Central with the St.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 18
Pirates Injured Duo Missing More Time Than Originally Thought

Pirates Injured Duo Missing More Time Than Originally Thought

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have to key members of their team that will not return for them as early as they would like. Pirates catcher Joey Bart

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 17
Pirates' Jared Jones Faces Trouble in Rehab Assignment Start

Pirates' Jared Jones Faces Trouble in Rehab Assignment Start

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones will rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates in the coming weeks and his latest rehab assignment showed just how good he can be, while still having some kinks to work through.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 17

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/17/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 24-22 record following a difficult outing at PNC Park on Saturday. The club lost 6-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 17
Pirates Send Utility Player Back Down to Minors

Pirates Send Utility Player Back Down to Minors

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates just suffered a series sweep at home against a big rival and have already made a change to the roster. The Pirates announced that they optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Yorke to Triple-A Indianapolis on May 17.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 17
Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes

Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes

Skenes has impressed Phillies star Bryce Harper.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 17
Pirates place Ryan O'Hearn on IL, activate Jake Mangum

Pirates place Ryan O'Hearn on IL, activate Jake Mangum

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right fielder/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right quad strain. Outfielder Jake Mangum was reinstated from the 10-day injured list to replace O'Hearn on the 26-man roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 17
Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn to miss time due to injury

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn to miss time due to injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be without one of their best hitters for some time.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17
Pirates Place Ryan O’Hearn On 10-Day Injured List

Pirates Place Ryan O’Hearn On 10-Day Injured List

The Pirates announced that first baseman/right fielder Ryan O’Hearn has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right quad strain.  Outfielder Jake Mangum was activated from the 10-day IL in the corresponding move, and Mangum will take O’Hearn’s spot on the 26-man roster.

Paul Skenes News / TheSheGotGame / May 16
Livvy Dunne Reveals the First Thing Paul Skenes Said After Her SI Swimsuit Release

Livvy Dunne Reveals the First Thing Paul Skenes Said After Her SI Swimsuit Release

While Livvy Dunne grabbed the spotlight with another SI Swimsuit release, she revealed how her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, keeps proving he is her biggest supporter.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 16
The Brandon Lowe acquisition is paying off for the Pirates

The Brandon Lowe acquisition is paying off for the Pirates

Back in December 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Brandon Lowe in a blockbuster three-team trade, and it's panning out to be the best trade of the offseason for them.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 16

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/16/2026

The Pirates hold a 24-21 record following a highly contested 11-9 loss in 10 innings to the Phillies. Surrendering a late five-run lead at PNC Park marks the fourth time this season.

Paul Skenes News / HITC / May 16
Paul Skenes calls himself ‘too stupid’ to learn one important skill in pitching

Paul Skenes calls himself ‘too stupid’ to learn one important skill in pitching

Paul Skenes gave a funny answer when asked how much control he takes over pitch-calling during starts. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace did not try to make himself sound like a one-man pitching lab on the mound.

Seth Hernandez News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 15
Pirates Top Prospect Seth Hernandez Dazzles in First High-A Start

Pirates Top Prospect Seth Hernandez Dazzles in First High-A Start

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Seth Hernandez recently became the top-ranked minor leaguer in the organization's farm system—and he showed exactly why he's so highly touted in his first High-A start.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / May 15
5 Greatest Pittsburgh Pirates Pitchers of All Time

5 Greatest Pittsburgh Pirates Pitchers of All Time

Few lists are tougher to put together than that of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top five pitchers in history. The list is loaded with similar pitchers with similar totals from similar eras.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / May 15
5 Greatest Pittsburgh Pirates Hitters of All Time

5 Greatest Pittsburgh Pirates Hitters of All Time

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