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Pirates Had No Choice With Cam Sanders Move

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a move concerning their bullpen to finish off their week-long homestand, which they had to make. The Pirates sent down right-handed relief pitcher Cam Sanders to Triple-A Indianapolis and called up right-handed pitching prospect Wilber Dotel on April 19, where he will likely make his MLB debut vs.

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Pirates Prospect Update: Wilber Dotel makes MLB debut

With a depleted group of relievers, the Pittsburgh Pirates promoted one of their top prospects ahead of their Sunday contest against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Jake Mangum News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 19

Jake Mangum Shares Heartfelt Moment with Young Pirates Fans

PITTSBURGH — Jake Mangum is mostly focused on doing everything he can to help the Pittsburgh Pirates win, but that doesn't stop him from remembering how important fans are to the game of baseball.

Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / April 19

Keller directs Pirates over Rays to clinch series win

Mitch Keller pitched seven strong innings, allowing two runs to help the host Pittsburgh Pirates score a 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Jhostynxon Garcia News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 19

Pirates Outfielder Prospect Goes on Injured List

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a top prospect in the minor leagues, that won't play them for the next few games. Pirates outfielder prospect Jhostynxon Garcia went on the 7-day injured list on April 17 with lower back tightness, according to the transactions log .

Wilber Dotel News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Pirates Recall Wilber Dotel For MLB Debut

Right-hander Wilber Dotel will join the Pirates on Sunday, the club announced. Fellow righty Cam Sanders was optioned back to Triple-A. Dotel is among the top pitching prospects in the organization yet to appear in the big leagues.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 19

Braxton Ashcraft Shut Down Konnor Griffin's Apology - Pirates Know Why

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is one of the best future talents in baseball and he'll spend most of his youth with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Griffin is still young, only 19 years old, and has made a couple mistakes in his MLB career so far, particularly in the series finale vs.

Edward Florentino News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 19

Pirates Star Prospect Begins Rehab Assignment

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the process of getting one of their best prospects back from a recent injury. Outfielder Edward Florentino started his rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on April 18 and started in center field in their road game against the Tampa Tarpons.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 19

Pirates Turnaround Even Includes Their Paul Skenes Bobblehead Giveaway

PITTSBURGH – Even in a rain-soaked PNC Park during a rain delay , the bright optimism of this year's Pittsburgh Pirates team shines through. One year ago, the Paul Skenes bobblehead giveaway at PNC Park felt like a free-for-all.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 18

Pirates Waste 5-Hour Game Day With Loss to Rays

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had an early lead, but a rain delay put them in a bad spot later on and then missed opportunities saw them miss out.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 18

Pirates' Oneil Cruz having more success against left-handed pitchers

The Pittsburgh Pirates are performing with a competitive edge early this season in the NL Central. A player who has bounced back from struggles last season is Oneil Cruz.

Jordan Walker reestablishing himself as part of Cardinals' future

Blue Jays prospect Charles McAdoo is knocking on door for MLB call-up

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 18

Pirates vs. Rays Game Paused With Rain Delay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have to wait before they continue play in their current home game. The Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays entered into a rain delay at 4:40 p.m., as a big batch of thunderstorms and heavy rain have come into the Pittsburgh area, that look to keep this game from restarting any time soon.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 18

Pirates Announce Time Change for Paul Skenes Bobblehead Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprising decision for their upcoming game at home, with Paul Skenes on the mound. The Pirates announced that they are moving up their first pitch time from 4:05 p.m.

AJ Burnett News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 18

Pirates Legend Has High Hopes for 2026 Season

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates may just become the competitive outfit that fans are hoping for and so too for former stars like A.J. Burnett. Burnett spent three seasons with the Pirates, 2012-13 and 2015, making two playoff appearances and bringing back winning baseball back to Pittsburgh after 20 straight losing seasons.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 18

Bubba Chandler Taking Next Steps for Pirates

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler was excellent in the team's recent 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Kicking off the three-game series against a quality American League opponent, Chandler was searching for a start that set the right tone for the season.

Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 18

Pirates Pitching Phenom Dazzles Once Again

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Seth Hernandez has shown throughout 2026 why he's one of the top future arms in the sport.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / April 18

Pirates turn to ace Paul Skenes against Rays

A day after he was presented his 2025 National League Cy Young Award, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will be on the mound to face the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.

Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 18

Key Piece to Pirates Success Finally Starting to Get Hot

PITTSBURGH — It's been a tough start to the season for Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, but he's showing that he's finally playing the way he needs to.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / April 17

Bubba Chandler shines as Pirates snap Rays' six-game streak

Bubba Chandler allowed one run over six innings and the host Pittsburgh Pirates totaled 11 hits to secure a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 17

Oneil Cruz Homer Leads Pirates Past Rays

PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz has had a great season for the Pittsburgh Pirates and it got even better in his most recent outing. Cruz hit a go-ahead two-run

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17

Paul Skenes weighs in on Pirates’ 2026 city connect uniform

The Pittsburgh Pirates are wearing their 2026 City Connect uniforms against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Before the game began, starting pitcher Paul Skenes shared his opinion about the club’s new alternate uniform.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / April 16

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 04/16/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates AM Coffee Break Update finds the club at 11-7 after a 2-0 win over Washington on Wednesday. Pittsburgh leaned on a sharp pitching plan.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 16

Can Pirates hurry Seth Hernandez to majors like they did Konnor Griffin?

General manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates have cashed in on — well, dished out for, really — one high school draftee already this season.

Mike Trout's hot bat makes history in multiple ways at Yankee Stadium

Kevin McGonigle becomes latest MLB rookie to cash in with massive Tigers contract

Mets continue to make worrisome admissions as losing streak grows

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / April 15

Paul Skenes shares thoughts on MLB's new ABS challenge system

Paul Skenes shares honest thoughts on MLB's new ABS challenge system

The star pitcher shared his thoughts on this on the addition of ABS.

Paul Skenes reaches career milestone at historic pace

Pirates post monstrous 10-run inning vs. Nationals

Brandon Lowe etches his name next to Honus Wagner in Pirates history

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 16

Double-A notebook: Pirates scouting reports from Opening Week

For those unfamiliar with my background, I’ve been a season ticket holder at the Altoona Curve (the Double-A of the Pittsburgh Pirates) for about nine seasons now, and scouting my favorite prospects up close and personal each season has been a highlight of this experience for me.