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Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Lead / July 26
Pirates Hit for Extra Bases with Selection of Derek Curiel
It takes a special player to start on one of the best programs in college baseball and help lead them to a national championship as a true freshman. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ fifth overall selection in this past draft, Derek Curiel, is that special player.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 26
Birthday boy Ryan O'Hearn leads Pirates past Cubs
Ryan O'Hearn celebrated his 32nd birthday by belting his second grand slam of the season and fourth of his career as the host Pittsburgh Pirates held on for an 8-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Spencer Horwitz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 26
Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Avoids Major Injury Scare
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is nearing a comeback to the major leagues after some time out with injury, but almost deal with another setback.
The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?
Ben Cherington News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 26
Ben Cherington Curves Pirates Trade Restrictions Rumor
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into one of the most crucial trade deadlines in their recent history and general manager Ben Cherington has an important job to do.
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.
Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 26
Pirates' Seth Hernandez Dealing With Injury
PITTSBURGH — Seth Hernandez is the best pitching prospect the Pittsburgh Pirates have, but the team is taking precaution after a recent development. Pirates
Khristian Curtis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 26
Pirates Rookie Pitcher Suffers Injury Setback
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt with injuries to their position group, but now one of their young pitchers could miss some time as well.
Camilo Doval News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 26
Pirates Showing Trade Interest in Yankees Relief Pitcher
PITTSBURGH — Bullpen arms are the main target for the Pittsburgh Pirates at the trade deadline they were looking at one pitcher as an answer for their problems.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 25
Pirates Sign 2026 First Round Pick
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have finally secured the services of their top draft pick in 2026 and made him an important part of the future. The Pirates signed LSU Tigers outfielder Derek Curiel, the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft to $6.2 million, per Jim Callis of MLB.com .
Khristian Curtis News / Just Baseball / July 25
From Surgery to the Show: Inside Khristian Curtis’ Journey to His Major League Debut
On July 18, the Pittsburgh Pirates saw one of their most intriguing pitching prospects step on a big league mound for the first time in the second game of a doubleheader versus the Cleveland Guardians.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 25
Pirates Showing Interest in Enigmatic Yankees Reliever
Entering Saturday's action, the Pittsburgh Pirates are only two games out of a Wild Card spot in the National League. With a legitimate chance to end a decade-long playoff drought, the Pirates will look to be buyers ahead of the August 3 trade deadline.
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 / 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.
Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / July 25
Pirates' Paul Skenes, facing Cubs, pursues fourth straight win
Paul Skenes has won each of his past three trips to the mound following a nine-start winless skid. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner will look to continue his hot streak on Saturday when the Pittsburgh Pirates aim to even their three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 24
Ron Marinaccio keeps knocking Dennis Santana off of MLB rosters
Dennis Santana has to be feeling a sense of deja vu right now. It is probably not a good feeling.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24
Pirates Designate José Urquidy For Assignment
The Pirates announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Shawn Ross. Fellow catcher Rafael Flores has been placed on the seven-day concussion-related injured list.
Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / July 24
Pirates Make Stance Clear on Potential Oneil Cruz Trade
The Pittsburgh Pirates have no plans to move Oneil Cruz ahead of the MLB trade deadline, despite recent speculation surrounding the injured outfielder.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23
Pirates make necessary moves to improve bullpen, but GM Ben Cherington must do more
The Pirates' moves on Thursday can only be the start of their bullpen overhaul. They still need a lot more.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22
Max Fried dazzles in dominating return to Yankees rotation
The New York Yankees were 2-0 winners over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night, and the biggest driving force behind it was a dominant start from Max Fried in his return to the rotation for the first time in over two months.
Jake Mangum News / Field Level Media / July 22
Pirates scratch CF Jake Mangum (foot) for Game 2 vs. Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Jake Mangum was scratched from the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the host New York Yankees due to right foot discomfort.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23
Yankees IF Jose Caballero's antics in batter's box lead to another altercation
New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero is not making any friends around Major League Baseball when it comes to both pitchers and umpires.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / July 21
The Numbers Underneath Esmerlyn Valdez’s Breakout
It’s Tuesday, July 21, and the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 52-49, in a three-way tie for the last NL Wild Card spot. Winners in 13 of their last 22, the Bucs have a new cleanup hitter to thank for their recent surge.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Yardbarker / July 20
Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez makes history in multiple ways with latest HR
Despite falling to secure a much-needed win on Monday night, a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates' red-hot offense made his rookie season historic in multiple ways.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20
Phillies' Bryce Harper, Trea Turner both hit milestones vs. Dodgers
The Philadelphia Phillies opened up a series in one of the best ways possible on Monday — full of milestones and ending in a statement win.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 19
Surprise NL Central team expected to be aggressive ahead of trade deadline
With the Aug. 3rd MLB deadline rapidly approaching, teams will soon be figuring out whether to buy or sell. One somewhat surprising team is reportedly expected to be a buyer.
Dominic Fletcher News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19
Pirates Re-Sign Dominic Fletcher To Minor League Deal
Outfielder Dominic Fletcher is back with the Pirates on a minor league agreement, per his MLB.com transactions tracker. Fletcher was released in early July.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 17
Stats show why Pirates are one of the best offensive teams in MLB
While the Pittsburgh Pirates sit in fourth place in the NL Central this season, they are only one game behind the St. Louis Cardinals and have a record of 50-47.
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