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Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Pirates Provide Konnor Griffin Update Ahead of Cardinals Matchup
The Pittsburgh Pirates have received encouraging news on Konnor Griffin, with the highly touted rookie set to begin a minor league rehab assignment Sunday.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 29
Pirates Prospect Murf Gray's Milestone Home Run Signals Breakthrough
Murf Gray has been everything the Pittsburgh Pirates could have hoped for and more since they selected him early on in the 2025 MLB Draft. The 22-year-old
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / August 29
Pirates need to make some moves with pitching rotation in the offseason 
The Pirates pitching staff carried the team last year. They had a team ERA of 3.76 and 1,314 team strikeouts. The rotation was strong and consistent while the offense absolutely struggled. Paul Skenes won the NL Cy young award last year with just 10 wins.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 29
Pirates Reveal Starting Pitcher vs. Cardinals
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates look to bounce back against the St. Louis Cardinals and know who will take the mound first. Pirates manager Don Kelly said right-handed pitcher Lake Bachar will start against the Cardinals in the second game at Busch Stadium on Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 29
Pirates Offense Sputters Again vs Cardinals
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ offensive malaise continued on their long road trip, as the club managed just four hits in a 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28
Pirates Make Surprising Leadoff Hitter Change Before Cardinals Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend and made an intriguing lineup change at leadoff hitter. The Pirates made shortstop Jared Triolo their leadoff hitter against the Cardinals in the series opener at Busch Stadium on Aug.
Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / August 28
Pirates Given New Reason for Optimism About Paul Skenes
Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale offered a blunt defense of Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes this week, brushing aside concerns about the young pitcher’s uneven 2026 season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28
Pirates Bring Back Lefty Reliever for Cardinals Series
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need the best from their bullpen going forward, and they're hoping a new pitcher will provide that for them. The Pirates recalled left-handed relief pitcher Evan Sisk from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of their series opener vs.
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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28
Pirates Have Serious Catcher Problem Heading into 2027
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates still have a month until their 2026 season comes to a close, but they have one position of dire need for 2027. The Pirates must upgrade at catcher, or at the very least, find different options that they will get the best out of to get the best out of the position group moving forward.
Spencer Horwitz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27
Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Struggling Massively Post-Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates hoped that first baseman Spencer Horwitz coming back from injury would bolster their lineup, but it just hasn't played out that way.
Mitch Jebb News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27
One Pirates Prospect Pushing for September Promotion
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few interesting prospects that could make an impact in 2027 and one player should get a chance prior to that.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27
Endy Rodríguez Pens Message to Pirates Fans After Surgery
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost many of their best players to injury this season and won't have their top hitting catcher for a long period.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27
Pirates Should Claim Reds Slugger Off Waivers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need some power and a right-handed bat in their lineup and one rival team has a player who would address that issue.
Endy Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Pirates' Endy Rodriguez has season-ending hip surgery
Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is done for the year following left hip labrum surgery on Wednesday, the Bucs announced. He’ll be sidelined for seven to nine months.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26
Pirates, with resurgent bullpen, strive for sweep of Padres
It's an article of faith that the San Diego Padres normally will prevail in tight games because they have one of the top bullpens in the majors. Conversely, the Pittsburgh Pirates are four games under .500 and a long shot to make the National League playoffs because their bullpen has failed them more often than not.
Oneil Cruz News / Field Level Media / August 26
Oneil Cruz's 9th-inning HR the only run in Pirates' defeat of Padres
Oneil Cruz lined a two-out solo homer in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday night and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the San Diego Padres 1-0.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26
Pirates’ Paul Skenes hits impressive mark for the 1st time since May 12
There has been plenty of concern surrounding Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes amid a bit of a down year in 2026. After putting up two consecutive seasons with a sub-2.00 ERA, Skenes’ ERA has ballooned all the way to 3.95 as he entered play on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres.
Brandon Lowe News / Yardbarker / August 21
Pirates' Brandon Lowe leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics
The Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason acquisition of Brandon Lowe continues to be a massive win for the team, as he leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics.
Spencer Horwitz News / Just Baseball / August 20
Spencer Horwitz Is Embracing the Ups and Downs of 2026
During the first half of the 2026 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked like an offensive juggernaut. Led by the breakout of Oneil Cruz and the new additions of Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn, the club was beginning to turn a corner.
Dominic Fletcher News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Pirates Release Dominic Fletcher
Outfielder Dominic Fletcher triggered a release clause in his minor league deal with the Pirates and has been granted his release, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / August 19
Concerns over Paul Skenes grow as struggles continue in start versus Tigers
More rest wasn't the answer.
Oneil Cruz News / Yardbarker / August 19
Oneil Cruz proves worth to Pirates in return from injury, rough rehab assignment
Before his appearance on Tuesday, Cruz last played for the Pirates way back on June 7.
Oneil Cruz News / Yardbarker / August 17
Pirates' Oneil Cruz to reclaim center-field role amid return from injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated Cruz off the 60-day injury list (IL).
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15
Red Sox's Sonny Gray sets new career high with win vs. Pirates
With another win, his second of the month, Sonny Gray's career resurgence has turned into putting together a season that can be argued as the best season of his overall career.
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