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Pirates' All-Star Paul Skenes Joins Stacked Lineup

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes will start the All-Star Game for the National League, and has a sensational team around him.

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Two trade scenarios for Pirates Mitch Keller

Rumors are hot that Mitch Keller will be elsewhere by July 31. Where could he go, and what is his value? Pirates starting RHP Mitch Keller has certainly blossomed into a reliable arm since being drafted in the second round of the 2014 MLB draft and becoming a high-end prospect.

Jared Jones News / 5 GOATs / July 14

Pittsburgh Pirates select LSU 1B Jared Jones in 2025 MLB Draft

LSU star first baseman Jared Jones was selected with the No. 263 pick in the ninth round of the MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jones was an integral part of LSU‘s National Championship winning teams in 2023 and 2025.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Paul Skenes’ future Pirates teammate labeled biggest draft steal

There are few sure things in the MLB Draft, as drafted players, particularly out of high school, are usually a few years away from even breaking into the big leagues.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Paul Skenes Sends Clear Clayton Kershaw Message After Controversial All-Star Selection

Fans and pundits, especially on social media, recently objected to Los Angeles Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw making the 2025 MLB All-Star Game as a Legacy Pick.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 14

LIVE FEED: Pirates 2025 MLB Draft, Rounds 4-20

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates begin the second day of the 2025 MLB Draft, as they hope they'll take the right players who will bolster them in the future.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 14

Pirates' Paul Skenes Reacts to All-Star Announcement

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has dominated again in 2025 and will play in the All-Star Game. Skenes earned his second straight All-Star nod in as many seasons and will also start for the National League again, as they battle the American League at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, on July 15.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 14

Minor league team throws second perfect game in nine days

Pittsburgh's High-A affiliate has thrown two perfect games in the last nine days.

Trading Mitch Keller would be a bad idea for the Pirates

Paul Skenes joins exclusive club with second straight All-Star Game start

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 14

California high school makes MLB Draft history

A California high school made MLB Draft history on Sunday.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 13

Pirates Take Oklahoma Catcher in 2025 MLB Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finished off the first day of the 2025 MLB Draft by adding another college bat. The Pirates took Oklahoma catcher Easton Carmichael with the 82nd pick in the third round.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 13

Pirates Select First College Bat in 2025 MLB Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates took their first college bat in the 2025 MLB Draft, in a strong third baseman. The Pirates announced that they selected Fresno State third baseman Murf Gray with the 73rd overall pick in Competitive Balance Round B.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / 5 GOATs / July 14

Pittsburgh Pirates select Oklahoma catcher Easton Carmichael in 2025 MLB Draft

Skip Johnson has made Oklahoma players getting drafted part of the routine at this point. Easton Carmichael is the latest, with the Sooners catcher hearing his name called from Atlanta.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 13

Pirates Take Second HS Pitcher in 2025 MLB Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates stayed with another high school selection for their second round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The Pirates took right-handed pitcher Angel Cervantes out of Earl Warren High School in Downey, Calif., a city just 13 miles southeast of Los Angeles, with the 50th overall pick in the second round.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

Pirates Draft No. 3 Prospect, High School Pitcher in 2025 Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez with the sixth overall selection in the 2025 Amateur Draft. With last year’s selection of Konnor Griffin, this marks the second consecutive year the Pirates chose a high schooler in the first round.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 13

Trading Mitch Keller would be a bad idea for the Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped an eight-game losing streak on Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins to go into the All-Star break.

Pirates break eight-game slide to edge Twins

Paul Skenes joins exclusive club with second straight All-Star Game start

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 13

Pirates select Seth Hernandez with first round pick in 2025 MLB Draft

The Pirates nailed it with this first pick! The Pittsburgh Pirates held the sixth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, with many wondering what direction they were going to go in with their first selection.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 13

Pirates Select RHP Seth Hernandez in 2025 MLB Draft

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, taking a pitcher. The Pirates took right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez out of Corona High School in Corona, Calif., 45 miles east of Los Angeles, with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 13

Pirates Prospects Throw Another Perfect Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw another group of minor league pitchers achieve one of baseball's most impressive feats. The Greensboro Grasshoppers,

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 13

Pirates break eight-game slide to edge Twins

Spencer Horwitz drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 13

Pirates End Losing Streak in Tight Win Over Twins

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates came through late, taking down the Minnesota Twins for a 2-1 victory in the series finale at Target Field. The win

Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Pirates Make Oneil Cruz Decision After Leaving Twins Game

Outfielder Oneil Cruz is in his fifth major-league season after making his Pittsburgh Pirates debut in 2021. The 26-year-old began his career at shortstop but later transitioned to the outfield because of defensive struggles up the middle and the team’s belief that his extraordinary athleticism would be better utilized in center field.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 13

Pirates Star Not in Lineup vs. Twins

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates don't have one of their everyday starters in the lineup vs. the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Oneil Cruz is not in the lineup, as Jack Suwinski takes over in center field and bats sixth in the lineup for the Pirates.

Paul Skenes News / Fastball on SI / July 12

Pittsburgh Pirates Ace Paul Skenes on Verge of Painfully Historic Turnaround

Paul Skenes has been just as dominant in 2025 as he was in 2024, but his individual production hasn't led to many wins for the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

Pirates Option Triolo, Add Pitcher Ramírez, DFA Fan Favorite Gorski

The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned infielder Jared Triolo to Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of pitcher Yohan Ramírez. To make room for Ramírez on the 40-man roster, outfielder/first baseman Matt Gorski was designated for assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Pirates select Yohan Ramírez, designate Matt Gorski for assignment

The Pirates announced today that they have selected the contract of right-hander Yohan Ramírez. Infielder Jared Triolo was optioned to to Triple-A Indianapolis as the corresponding active roster move.