PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Paul Skenes haven't combined for a great outing in some time, but finally did in their most recent game. The Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-4 in the series opener at PNC Park on July 7, with Skenes getting the win as well, throwing six innings and allowing two runs for a quality start.
Paul Skenes called it the best performance he has ever seen from a teammate after Ryan O'Hearn delivered one of the most historic nights in Pittsburgh Pirates history on Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates had a huge 11-4 win in their series opener against the Atlanta Braves, with Ryan O’Hearn leading the charge from the very first inning.
PITTSBURGH — Ryan O'Hearn has played a big role in the success the Pittsburgh Pirates have had this season and his latest performance was one of the best in franchise history.
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
For the first time in their 145-year history, the Pittsburgh Pirates finally had a player drive in 10 runs in a game, with Ryan O'Hearn accomplishing the feat on Tuesday.
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been around since 1881, yet they've never seen a performance quite like Ryan O'Hearn's on Tuesday. Against the Atlanta Braves, O'Hearn put together one of the most dominant single-game performances in Pirates history, going 4-for-5 with three home runs and driving in 10 of Pittsburgh's 12 runs.
Ryan O'Hearn etched his name in the history books on Tuesday night with three home runs and 10 RBIs in the host Pittsburgh Pirates' 12-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Ryan O'Hearn now belongs to a club that includes Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani.
Pittsburgh had lost nine straight Skenes starts, but that streak is now broken thanks to a historic night from O'Hearn
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn, in his first season with the franchise, made history on Tuesday night, setting a club record by driving in 10 runs on three homers against Atlanta at PNC Park.
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
The Pittsburgh Pirates received encouraging news on Oneil Cruz before Tuesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves as the star shortstop continues progressing through his recovery.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't opposed to having former players come back and make a contribution for the team once again. The Pirates signed outfielder Joshua Palacios to a minor league contract and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis on July 7, per the transactions log.
As we come to the midway point of the MLB season, the Pirates are hovering around .500, with many things to be happy about, but also to be upset about.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are fighting to reach the Major League Baseball Playoffs, for the first time since 2015. Pittsburgh got hit with some tough injury news to rookie Konnor Griffin on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is scheduled to be placed on the injured list Tuesday with a torn tendon in his left hand. Griffin, 20, had just returned last week from a stint on the injured list because of a right elbow strain.
Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has been diagnosed with a torn tendon in the ring finger on his left hand, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He could continue trying to play through the injury, but the Bucs are leaning toward shutting him down and letting the injury heal, per the report.
The first two seasons of Paul Skenes’ career with the Pittsburgh Pirates were nothing shy of historic, as he made waves in nearly every way possible. Having
Right-hander Yunior Marte, who was granted his release by the Pirates over the weekend, is signing with the Rakuten Eagles of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, per a team announcement (hat tip to Yuri Karasawa of Yakyu Cosmopolitan).
Pittsburgh Pirates' General Manager Ben Cherington revealed an injury update on outfielder Oneil Cruz on Sunday morning. Cruz has been on the 10-day injured list for the Pirates since June 10 with a left hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures.
The Pirates cut ties with a pair of veterans at the Triple-A level on Saturday. Right-hander Yunior Marte and outfielder Dominic Fletcher were released, per the team.
Major League Baseball announced its selections for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, and it will feature a lot of the expected names and the best players in baseball.
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A win is a win, but a win is also a bizarre statistic for a relief pitcher. Doing his part to help his team win again on Wednesday night, Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby earned another win.
The Pittsburgh Pirates might have a Paul Skenes problem.
While the Pirates lost Spencer Horwitz, one of their best hitters this season, to a hamstring injury on June 25, rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has provided them with an instant offensive boost.
Injuries just continue to pile up in MLB.
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