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How everything changed for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin after 20th birthday

Pittsburgh Pirates star rookie Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut on April 3 this season. There was no shortage of hype for Griffin as he joined the Pirates, but from April 3 through April 23 the shortstop hit just .182 with no home runs.

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Pirates' Joey Bart May Have ABS Magic Touch

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates used new technology to their advantage in their most recent win at home. Pirates catcher Joey Bart made successful consecutive ABS challenges in the top of the eighth inning, turning two balls into strikes in the 1-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on May 3.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/04/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 19-16 record after completing a three-game series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a tense 1-0 shutout victory at PNC Park.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 4

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Wins Thrilling Pitcher's Duel

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates offense needed someone to give them a chance late on and right-handed starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft did just that.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 4

Pirates still at the bottom of hotly contested NL Central

The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off a series sweep of the rival Cincinnati Reds, but they still find themselves at the bottom of what’s been a tightly contested National League Central division all season long.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 3

Takeaways: Pirates Show Resiliency in Sweep of Reds

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates were on their worst losing streak of the season, but they finally got back to winning ways against the Cincinnati Reds.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

Braxton Ashcraft outduels Chase Burns to lead Pirates over Reds

Oneil Cruz's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the eighth broke a scoreless tie and the host Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Sunday.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 3

Pirates' Jared Jones Could Fit in Multiple Roles on Pitching Staff

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of their best pitches coming back from a serious injury in Jared Jones, who they can't wait to have back on the mound.

Nick Yorke News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 3

Pirates Infielder Could Benefit From Demotion to Minors

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a tough roster decision, but one that will give an infielder a great chance to comeback even better than before.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/03/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently sit at 18-16 following a historic offensive display at PNC Park. The club won the series against the division-leading Cincinnati Reds.

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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 / May 3

Pirates Outfield Prospects Ready to Finally Shine in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have excellent prospects across their farm system, including two outfield prospects that have dealt with injuries as of late.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 3

Pirates Make Franchise History in Blowout Win Over Reds

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have dominated the Cincinnati Reds in their weekend series at PNC Park and made some history along the way. The Pirates defeated the Reds 17-7 on May 2, scoring 15 runs in the first four innings and doing just about everything they could in making a statement against their National League Central Division rival.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

Emerging righties on hill as Pirates aim to sweep Reds

The host Pittsburgh Pirates look to continue their early-season dominance of the Cincinnati Reds with a three-game series sweep when the National League Central rivals meet Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 2

Pirates wreck Reds with early scoring outbursts

The Pittsburgh Pirates scored 15 runs in the first four innings and took advantage of record wildness from Cincinnati pitching to register another blowout win over the Reds, 17-7, Saturday in Pittsburgh.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 3

Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds pitchers did not have a great day on Saturday in a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. You usually do not need any further analysis when

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in blowout loss to Yankees

It's time for Marlins to end Chris Paddack experiment

Patrick Corbin has effectively stabilized the Blue Jays rotation

Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango making case for long-term roster spot

Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season

Athletics' Nick Kurtz falls just short of impressive MLB record

Henry Davis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 2

Is Pirates Catcher Finally Emerging?

For the first four weeks of the season, the evidence had been grim. Entering last night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis was hitting .154/.247/.200, a slash line defined by weak contact and frustration at the plate.

Jared Triolo News / Field Level Media / May 2

Pirates reinstate INF Jared Triolo (knee) from injured list

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated infielder Jared Triolo from the 10-day injured list ahead of their Saturday game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 2

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/02/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates now hold a 17-16 record after snapping a five-game losing streak on Friday night. The club had a dominant pitching performance. They also had a four-homer power surge.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Pirates’ Paul Skenes has perfect reaction to Henry Davis home run

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak on Friday, by defeating the Cincinnati Reds 9-1. Pirates catcher Henry Davis blasted two home runs in the game.

Oneil Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Watch Pirates’ Oneil Cruz feed Punxsutawney Phil a banana

Two of the more prominent figures in Pennsylvania today converged in PNC Park. Punxsutawney Phil, the most important and recognizable groundhog on the planet, was in town to participate in the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Thursday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St.

Ryan Harbin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Pirates Release Ryan Harbin

May 1: As expected, the MLB.com transaction log indicates that Harbin has been released. It stands to reason Pittsburgh will try to bring him back on a minor league contract.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / May 1

The Pirates’ Next Ace Is Already Thriving in the Minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2025 MLB Draft looking to answer some important questions regarding how their future core was beginning to develop. While the Pirates have proved repeatedly that they’re capable of developing high-end pitching talent, the same could not be said for their hitting depth outside of Konnor Griffin.