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Evan Sisk News / Field Level Media / July 4

Pirates place reliever Evan Sisk (elbow) on injured list

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed relief pitcher Evan Sisk on the 15-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation. The 29-year-old left-hander is 1-0 with a 2.23 ERA in 32 appearances out of the bullpen this season.

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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.

Paul Skenes News / HerSportsNation / July 4

Livvy Dunne Attends Michael Rubin’s White Party as Paul Skenes Endures Tough Outing

The annual white party hosted by Rubin has since become a regular feature of the summer Hamptons calendar, attended by athletes and celebrities annually, but this year Livvy Dunne was one of them, not accompanied by her boyfriend.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 4

Pirates Lose Lefty Relief Pitcher to Injury

WASHINGTON — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made another bullpen change in 2026, but this one was out of necessity, rather than a performance-based decison.

Evan Sisk News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Pirates Place Evan Sisk On 15-Day Injured List

The Pirates announced that left-hander Evan Sisk has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 1) due to inflammation in his throwing elbow. Right-hander Hunter Stratton has been called up from Triple-A to take Sisk’s spot on the active roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 4

MLB Insider Reveals Pirates Plan at Trade Deadline

WASHINGTON — The Pittsburgh Pirates have less than a month until the Aug. 3 trade deadline and it could be a pivotal time for them in 2026. Jon Morosi of MLB Network revealed that the Pirates are looking to buy at the trade deadline and already talking with teams about bringing in relief pitchers, to address their bullpen.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / July 4

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft charged with shutting down Nats' hot offense

After launching two home runs during the Washington Nationals' five-homer outburst Friday, Daylen Lile is sticking to his approach against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates entering a Saturday matinee.

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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.

Spencer Horwitz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3

Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Makes Next Move During Injury Rehab

WASHINGTON — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had their starting first baseman back for more than a week, but Spencer Horwitz is doing his best to rejoin the team as fast as he can.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3

Four Keys to Pirates' Holiday Weekend Series in Nation's Capital

The Pittsburgh Pirates head to the nation's capital for a pivotal three-game holiday weekend series against the Washington Nationals, with both teams jockeying for position in the National League Wild Card race.

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Oneil Cruz News / The Lead / July 3

Oneil Cruz’s Injury is Saving Him From Breaking the Strikeout Record

Prior to injuring his hand, Oneil Cruz had been playing the best baseball of his career. Cruz is batting .264 with 14 home runs and 44 RBIs. The home run hitter has been a consistent force for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he is struggling in one spot: strikeouts.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

Pirates rumors: Paul Skenes will absolutely love Pittsburgh’s trade deadline plans

With Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes underperforming in his last start in the 10-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, fans are wondering what the team will do to build around him.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3

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 / Athlon Sports / July 3

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

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2

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

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2

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

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

Aaron Ashby News / Yardbarker / July 2

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

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Something is wrong with Pirates ace Paul Skenes

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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

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.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 30