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Pirates Can't Keep Surging Esmerlyn Valdez Out of Lineup

Pirates Can't Keep Surging Esmerlyn Valdez Out of Lineup

PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the best hitting teams in baseball and one rookie is playing a big role in their recent sucess. Esmerlyn Valdez has been on a hot streak, which started in the series vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 3

MLB.com projects Pirates drafting high school outfielder

The 2026 MLB Draft is a week away and MLB.com writer Jonathan Mayo has released his latest mock draft as draft day nears. The Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting near the top with the fifth overall pick, and Mayo projects that they’ll take one of the top high school players with that selection.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / July 3
Pirates Reportedly Eyeing Key Addition Before Trade Deadline

Pirates Reportedly Eyeing Key Addition Before Trade Deadline

Under manager Don Kelly, the Pittsburgh Pirates are far behind in the National League, sitting 10.5 games back from the Milwaukee Brewers. However, at 44-44, their postseason hopes may ride on a wild-card spot, which they are three games back from.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3
Pirates New Veterans See Similarities to Playoff Teams

Pirates New Veterans See Similarities to Playoff Teams

PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a few additions this offseason, looking for players who would bring winning baseball to the franchise and had experience doing so.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3
Pirates Stay in NL Wild Card Race After Phillies Series

Pirates Stay in NL Wild Card Race After Phillies Series

PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't quite where they want to be, but they did show they can be competitive with other playoff-bound teams The Pirates split a four-game road series with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, one of their biggest opponents in the National League Wild Card race.

MLB News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2
Breakout performance from surprising rookie helping to drive Pirates offense

Breakout performance from surprising rookie helping to drive Pirates offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates are still hovering around the .500 mark and on the fringes of playoff contention thanks to this surprising rookie. 

Something is wrong with Pirates ace Paul Skenes
Justin Crawford's in-season adjustments paying dividends
Brewers' Aaron Ashby moves up all-time list in win over Reds
Why Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski may not pitch in MLB All-Star Game
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2
Why Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski may not pitch in MLB All-Star Game

Why Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski may not pitch in MLB All-Star Game

Sure, MLB fans want to see Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski pitch in the All-Star Game. But that's unlikely to happen. 

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski doesn't expect to pitch in All-Star Game
Cubs' Dansby Swanson is on an all-time hot streak
William Contreras Looks Better Than Ever
Brewers' Aaron Ashby moves up all-time list in win over Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 2
Takeaways: Pirates Offense is Red Hot

Takeaways: Pirates Offense is Red Hot

PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates faced a tough Philadelphia Phillies team at Citizens Bank Park for a long, four-game series on the road. The Pirates managed to split the series, taking the series opener 11-7 on June 29 and the series finale 6-1 on July 2, while losing the middle games, 8-0 on June 30 and 10-6 on July 1.

Paul Skenes News / Inside The Diamonds / July 2
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebooks: Skenes Struggles Continue, Pirates Fall a Game Below .500, & More on Skenes

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebooks: Skenes Struggles Continue, Pirates Fall a Game Below .500, & More on Skenes

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 43-44 record following a high-scoring defeat in Philadelphia. Over the last 24 hours, the club has endured a difficult outing from its ace.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Field Level Media / July 2
Esmerlyn Valdez (3 RBIs), Pirates split series with Phillies

Esmerlyn Valdez (3 RBIs), Pirates split series with Phillies

Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez drove in three runs and Nick Gonzales and Endy Rodriguez each homered, fueling the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday afternoon.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 2
Why Pirates Aren't Playing Konnor Griffin Against Phillies

Why Pirates Aren't Playing Konnor Griffin Against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — Konnor Griffin is a big part of the Pittsburgh Pirates' success this season, but will not start another game in this last week. Griffin is not in the lineup for the Pirates ahead of their series finale vs.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

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The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz
 The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz
The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz
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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
 The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
 The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 2
Pirates Announce Starting Pitchers For Nationals Series

Pirates Announce Starting Pitchers For Nationals Series

Following their series against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against another NL East club in the Washington Nationals this weekend.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / July 2
Do the Pirates Have a Paul Skenes Problem?

Do the Pirates Have a Paul Skenes Problem?

It's becoming harder to explain what is going on with Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes. Not only are the Pirates winless in Skenes' last nine starts, but Skenes has not looked like himself.

Adley Rutschman News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 2
Adley Rutschman Would Bring One Major Concern For Pirates

Adley Rutschman Would Bring One Major Concern For Pirates

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman makes sense as a fit for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this year's trade deadline if he's made available, but there is a risk that the club has to be cognizant of before taking the plunge on any potential deal for the former No.

Aaron Ashby News / Yardbarker / July 2
Brewers' Aaron Ashby moves up all-time list in win over Reds

Brewers' Aaron Ashby moves up all-time list in win over Reds

A win is a win, but a win is also a bizarre statistic for a relief pitcher. Doing his part to help his team win again on Wednesday night, Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby earned another win. 

Something is wrong with Pirates ace Paul Skenes
Cubs' Dansby Swanson is on an all-time hot streak
Cubs slug eight homers, score 23 runs in series finale vs. Padres
The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Something is wrong with Pirates ace Paul Skenes

Something is wrong with Pirates ace Paul Skenes

The Pittsburgh Pirates might have a Paul Skenes problem.

MLB legend destroys Mets: 'They lack identity, personality and leadership'
How struggles of Mets' Freddy Peralta reportedly could impact his trade value
Insider reveals if Steve Cohen is serious about possible Francisco Lindor trade
Three areas the Yankees need to improve at the 2026 trade deadline
Why Spencer Miles fits the Blue Jays' 2027 rotation picture
Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 1
When Seth Hernandez Will Likely Make Pirates MLB Roster

When Seth Hernandez Will Likely Make Pirates MLB Roster

PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best pitching prospects in all of baseball in Seth Hernandez and he earned himself another honor in his young professional career.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / July 1
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Pirates Held Scoreless by Sanchez, Valdez Lone Offensive Bright Spot, Cruz Rehab Update, & More

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Pirates Held Scoreless by Sanchez, Valdez Lone Offensive Bright Spot, Cruz Rehab Update, & More

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 43-43 record following a tough night in Philadelphia. Over the last 24 hours, the club saw its 38-game streak without being shut out come to an end.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 30
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Pirates Rally, Rodriguez Big Night, & More on Horwitz Injury Impact

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Pirates Rally, Rodriguez Big Night, & More on Horwitz Injury Impact

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 43-42 record and sit 9.5 games back in the National League Central standings. In the last 24 hours, the club staged a dramatic five-run comeback.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29
Pirates bats stay hot, take down Phillies in series opener

Pirates bats stay hot, take down Phillies in series opener

Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez homered for the fourth straight game and Endy Rodriguez hit a late three-run shot as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Philadelphia Phillies 11-7 in Monday's opener of a four-game set.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Yardbarker / June 29
Pirates getting instant spark from Esmerlyn Valdez

Pirates getting instant spark from Esmerlyn Valdez

While the Pirates lost Spencer Horwitz, one of their best hitters this season, to a hamstring injury on June 25, rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has provided them with an instant offensive boost. 

The 'Single-season HR-leaders by team' quiz
Bryan Reynolds News / Just Baseball / June 28
Bryan Reynolds is Having a Career Year for the Pirates

Bryan Reynolds is Having a Career Year for the Pirates

Throughout the course of his time wearing the black and gold, Bryan Reynolds’ presence in the lineup has been one of quiet consistency and steady production.

Bryan Reynolds News / The Lead / June 27
Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds Continues to Dominate Every June

Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds Continues to Dominate Every June

It’s been a rough June for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the Bucs have gone 9-13 while losing key players Spencer Horwitz, Konnor Griffin and Oneil Cruz to injury.

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Pirates Make Roster Move After Reinstating Konnor Griffin

Pirates Make Roster Move After Reinstating Konnor Griffin

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list after nearly a month on the sidelines with a right elbow strain.

Spencer Horwitz News / Yardbarker / June 25
Pirates lose Spencer Horwitz to 10-day IL with hamstring injury

Pirates lose Spencer Horwitz to 10-day IL with hamstring injury

Injuries just continue to pile up in MLB.

Mariners' Bryce Miller hopes for longer leash in finale vs. Pirates
Ryan O'Hearn's 3 doubles, 3 RBIs spark Pirates' blowout of Mariners
Pirates going through familiar story by wasting Paul Skenes' starts
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

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