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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 29
Who has been the most surprising Pirate so far? 
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 57 games into the 2026 season and they have been a pleasant surprise so far. If the season ended today they wouldn’t make the playoffs but they are only 2 games out of the NL wild card spot.
Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 29
Jared Jones Ready to Shine for Pirates Once Again
PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones hasn't pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates for almost two years, but he's finally able to do what he loves back with his teammates.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 29
Camren Mlodzinski Shares Thoughts On Pirates Demotion
PITTSBURGH —Carmen Mlodzinski has worked hard as a starting pitcher, but he is back in the role that the Pittsburgh Pirates see him best at. Mlodzinski
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Pirates’ Paul Skenes drops ‘hit or miss’ take on discouraging Cubs loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates let a promising bounce-back outing from Paul Skenes slip through their fingers, falling 7-2 to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park and dropping to 6-6 in games started by the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner.
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.
Jared Jones News / Field Level Media / May 29
Pirates RHP Jared Jones returns after 20-month absence to face Twins
It will be a night of returns when the Minnesota Twins take on the host Pittsburgh Pirates to open a three-game series on Friday night. For the Pirates, who are coming off consecutive losses and a series split with the Chicago Cubs, electric right-hander Jared Jones will make his return from right elbow internal brace surgery.
Nick Gonzales News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Why Pirates’ Nick Gonzales was pulled from Cubs game early
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales exited Thursday’s 7-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs because of left knee discomfort. The 27-year-old was removed before the top of the fourth inning at PNC Park, with Tyler Callihan entering the game in his place for his major league debut.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 29
Pirates wasting another Paul Skenes master class highlights their major flaws
The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates are a better baseball team than they have been in recent years. They have improved. The harsh reality is that they have not improved enough.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 28
Pirates Third Baseman Leaves Cubs Game With Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt with a number of injuries recently and the list keeps on growing in their latest game. Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales departed ahead of the top of the fourth inning vs.
Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / May 28
Pirates' Konnor Griffin Being Monitored for Potential Injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprise announcement on the status of their franchise shortstop. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 20-year-old phenom, is currently being evaluated for a forearm strain.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 28
Pirates Send Esmerlyn Valdez Back to Indianapolis
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are making a surprising move concerning one of their top prospects. The Pirates announced that they optioned outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled utility man Tyler Callihan ahead of their series finale vs.
Paul Skenes News / CBSSports.com / May 28
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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28
Jared Jones To Start For Pirates On Friday
Pirates manager Don Kelly told members of the media, including Jason Mackey of MLB.com, that right-hander Jared Jones will start for the Pirates on Friday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 28
Pirates' Jared Jones to return to mound for first time since 2024 season
Jones has not pitched since Sept. 27, 2024 as he suffered a ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain in his right elbow.
Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / May 28
After ending 10-game skid, Cubs face tall task vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates
The Chicago Cubs finally cured some of their ills by snapping their longest losing streak in almost four years on Wednesday. But on Thursday night, the Cubs will face Pirates ace and reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes, who will try to get back on track in the finale of the teams' four-game series in Pittsburgh.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27
Andrew McCutchen's resume may not be enough for Hall of Fame
The Texas Rangers designated Andrew McCutchen for assignment on Wednesday afternoon, ending what has been a disappointing two-month run to open the season.
Spencer Horwitz News / Just Baseball / May 27
Spencer Horwitz Is an Underrated Talent on the Pirates
Back on December 10, 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays made a blockbuster move to acquire Andrés Giménez from the Cleveland Guardians for a pair of prospects.
Bubba Chandler News / Field Level Media / May 27
Pirates' Bubba Chandler aims to stop slide vs. reeling Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of their longest losing streak in nearly four years. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler has lost his past four decisions.
Bryan Reynolds News / HITC / May 26
The real reason behind Bryan Reynolds’ strange season for the Pittsburgh Pirates
The simplest explanation for Bryan Reynolds’ unusual start is the one Pirates fans keep returning to: something must be wrong physically. The evidence does not really back that up.
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