Paul Skenes’ latest start for the Pittsburgh Pirates left more questions than answers. Facing the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night, the young ace lasted five innings, surrendered five hits and two earned runs, and was lifted after only 65 pitches.
Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes lasted only 65 pitches against the Marlins on Tuesday and an acute drop in fastball velocity was evident on a home run pulled to left field by Esteury Ruiz in the third inning.
Paul Skenes continues to trend the wrong way.
The Los Angeles Angels' decision to clean house should be an opportunity for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates face another important series and one that they need the offense to show serious improvements. The Pirates take on the Miami Marlins for a three-game road series at loanDepot Park, Aug.
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 — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a terrible time following the All-Star break and it's getting close to seeing their season come to a miserable end.
The Pittsburgh Pirates adjusted Oneil Cruz's rehab assignment on Tuesday, moving the All-Star center fielder from Triple-A Indianapolis to Double-A Altoona as he continues working toward a return from a fractured left hand.
Termarr Johnson, who is one of the top prospects for the Pittsburgh Pirates, suffered a serious injury in his latest game for Triple-A Indianapolis against Iowa (Chicago Cubs) at Victory Field on Aug.
Paul Skenes was universally viewed as one of, if not the consensus best pitcher in all of baseball entering the 2026 season. A 1.62 ERA in April and a subsequent 2.87 ERA in May, after a rough first start of the year in New York against the Mets, had Skenes looking every bit like that.
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 — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Jared Jones is one of the more exciting arms when he's on his game, but his recent approach may be hurting him.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has added “noticeable weight” between seasons, a development that could be affecting his mechanics and overall sharpness on the mound, according to reporting from longtime baseball writer John Perrotto.
Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes will try to get his season back on track Tuesday when his Pirates visit the Miami Marlins. Skenes (9-10, 3.96 ERA) is already a three-time All-Star at age 24.
Last season, the Pittsburgh Pirates approached the MLB Draft with a key goal in mind: adding some more offensive pieces to their farm system. After taking an almost exclusively pitching-focused strategy during Ben Cherington’s tenure as the club’s general manager, the Pirates found themselves without many impact bats in their system.
It took until Aug. 9 this season for Pittsburgh Pirates fans to return to their customary chant: "Sell the team."
The Pittsburgh Pirates blew past their usual sell-off script this year, going all-in on bullpen help with a remarkable four-arm reinforcement of Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, Lake Bachar and Camilo Doval acquired in the days surrounding the August 3 deadline.
The Pittsburgh Pirates desperately needed Saturday's offensive outburst, which helped snap a four-game losing streak. The Pirates will next try to string victories together for the first time in two weeks when they host the New York Mets in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.
Bubba Chandler tossed six scoreless innings and the host Pirates' bats came alive as Pittsburgh blanked the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night. Jake Mangum had three hits, including a pair of doubles, and Nick Gonzales drove in three runs to lead the Pirates, who snapped a four-game losing streak and the Mets' four-game winning streak.
Right-hander Mike Clevinger has triggered an opt-out clause and has been released by the Pirates, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He’s free to sign with any team.
The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped their fourth straight game Friday night, and Carmen Mlodzinski didn't try to shift the blame elsewhere. Making his first major league start in more than two months, Mlodzinski struggled as Pittsburgh fell 6-4 to the New York Mets.
The Pirates announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Ronny Simón. He’ll take the roster spot of designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who has been released.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen enough of one disappointing free agency addition.
Heading into the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates had one clear area they needed to upgrade to take one step closer to contention: their bullpen.
At 39 years old, McCutchen's best days are behind him.
Pittsburgh revamped its bullpen at the trade deadline. The club added Luke Weaver, Camilo Doval, and Lake Bachar to a unit that has struggled to put away games for much of the year.
Weaver is the second reliever the Pirates have acquired after trading for Camilo Doval on Saturday.
A failed tenure in New York has now led to Doval being traded for a second time in as many seasons.
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