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The Pirates’ Bullpen Is a Major Issue Costing Them Wins

The Pirates’ Bullpen Is a Major Issue Costing Them Wins

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been at the bottom of baseball’s standings for years. The 2026 season has proven to be different.  The Pirates have been at or over .500 since the beginning of April.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 25
Pittsburgh Pirates Notes: Valdez Connects, Sterling Dazzles & Cubs Come to PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates Notes: Valdez Connects, Sterling Dazzles & Cubs Come to PNC Park

The Pirates currently hold a 27-26 record following a successful series finale in Toronto. Pittsburgh avoided a three-game sweep on Sunday. They powered past the Blue Jays with a trio of home runs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 25
Esmerlyn Valdez Makes Pirates' Marcell Ozuna Expendable

Esmerlyn Valdez Makes Pirates' Marcell Ozuna Expendable

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates salvaged their trip north of the border, winning the final game of their series against the Toronto Blue Jays. As has been the case recently, the offense came alive, propelling the team to victory.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 25
Pirates Relying Heavily on Youth Production

Pirates Relying Heavily on Youth Production

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had many different contributors this season, many of whom are have just started playing in the major leagues. The Pirates have a plethora of young contributors throughout their roster that have little experience, but great promise to what they can achieve this season and for the franchise in the future.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 25
Pirates Reveal Next Steps for Jared Jones Potential Return

Pirates Reveal Next Steps for Jared Jones Potential Return

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones is nearing his full return to the major leagues and once again serving as an important part of the team.

MLB News / Yardbarker
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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / NBC Sports / May 24
MLB News / NBC Sports / May 24
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 24
Three Takeaways: Pirates Embarrassing RISP Showing vs. Blue Jays

Three Takeaways: Pirates Embarrassing RISP Showing vs. Blue Jays

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't get a series win against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre, which saw some tough moments and some good ones as well.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Field Level Media / May 24
Esmerlyn Valdez homers for first MLB hit, helping Pirates top Jays

Esmerlyn Valdez homers for first MLB hit, helping Pirates top Jays

Esmerlyn Valdez stroked a two-run homer for his first career major league hit Sunday afternoon and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1.

Oneil Cruz News / NBC Sports / May 24
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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.

Spencer Horwitz News / NBC Sports / May 24
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 24
Pittsburgh Pirates Notes: Skenes Struggles, Jones Continues Road Back

Pittsburgh Pirates Notes: Skenes Struggles, Jones Continues Road Back

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 26-26 record. This follows a series-clinching 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto on Saturday afternoon. In the last 24 hours, Paul Skenes had a difficult road start.

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
 The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz
 The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz
The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
 The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz
 The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 24
Pirates Make Konnor Griffin Lineup Change Before Blue Jays Game

Pirates Make Konnor Griffin Lineup Change Before Blue Jays Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates continue making lineup changes on this recent road trip, with the latest concerning shortstop Konnor Griffin. Griffin won't start for the Pirates against the Toronto Blue Jays in the series finale at the Rogers Centre on May 24, with Jared Triolo taking over at shortstop.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 24
Paul Skenes Starting to Cause Concern for Pirates?

Paul Skenes Starting to Cause Concern for Pirates?

On the surface, the final lines of Paul Skenes’ last two starts tell a story of a young pitcher taking his lumps. Five innings, five earned runs and a shutout loss against Philadelphia on May 17.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 24
Suddenly surging Jays look to finish off sweep of Pirates

Suddenly surging Jays look to finish off sweep of Pirates

The host Toronto Blue Jays will send out Dylan Cease Sunday afternoon as they go for a three-game sweep of the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates. The Blue Jays have won a season-best four straight, including the first two of a three-game series with the Pirates after a 5-2 victory on Saturday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23

Blue Jays cruise past Paul Skenes, Pirates to extend win streak

George Springer and Tyler Heineman stroked home runs Saturday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2. The Blue Jays have won a season-best four in a row and will be going for a sweep of the three-game series Sunday afternoon.

Seth Hernandez News / Inside The Diamonds / May 23
Pittsburgh Pirates Notes: Seth Hernandez Struggles, Gray goes Deep Twice

Pittsburgh Pirates Notes: Seth Hernandez Struggles, Gray goes Deep Twice

The Pirates currently hold a 26-25 record and sit 5.5 games back in the National League Central standings. Over the last 24 hours, the team’s defensive errors overshadowed a career-best pitching performance.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Athlon Sports / May 23
Braxton Ashcraft Fantasy Baseball 2026: The Fifth Pitch That Changes Everything

Braxton Ashcraft Fantasy Baseball 2026: The Fifth Pitch That Changes Everything

Everyone was watching Paul Skenes. Braxton Ashcraft snuck in the back door. While the Pirates' marquee arm has absorbed the national spotlight that comes with being one of baseball’s most discussed pitching prospects, his rotation-mate has been quietly building one of the more compelling breakout cases in fantasy baseball.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / New Baseball Media / May 23
What to Expect from Pirates Outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez

What to Expect from Pirates Outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez

It’s been a great few years in the Minors for Pirates outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, who started 2024 in Low-A. But since then, his power bat has carried him through the Minors.

Konnor Griffin News / Just Baseball / May 22
Konnor Griffin Is Evolving Before Our Very Eyes

Konnor Griffin Is Evolving Before Our Very Eyes

Before this year’s home opener at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, the Pirates made the move their fanbase had been anxiously awaiting ever since spring training: Konnor Griffin was on his way to the show for his major league debut in front of a sold-out crowd that would immediately embrace him.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21
Pirates To Promote Esmerlyn Valdez

Pirates To Promote Esmerlyn Valdez

The Pirates are going to promote first base/outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. Fellow outfielder Billy Cook will be optioned as the corresponding active roster move, per DK Pittsburgh Sports.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20
Pirates Getting Jared Triolo Work In Right Field

Pirates Getting Jared Triolo Work In Right Field

Pirates utilityman Jared Triolo is on the roster largely because of his defensive versatility and aptitude around the infield. He’s seen time at all four infield spots over the years and is generally regarded as a quality defender.

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

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn to miss time due to injury
The Brandon Lowe acquisition is paying off for the Pirates
Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes
Ryan O'Hearn 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.

Last year's David Bednar trade is going to haunt the 2026 Pirates
The Brandon Lowe acquisition is paying off for the Pirates
The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz
Brandon Lowe 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.

Five young NL breakout performers in MLB this season
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez aims to remain 'handful' vs. Pirates
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reaches historic pace after two-homer game
The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

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