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Pirates August Report Card: Offense Lets Down Improved Pitching

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed a strong month of August and they didn't do enough to get towards their ultimate goal. The Pirates finished August 12-15 and sit 67-71 overall heading into the final month of 2026, making it a difficult proposition for them to make the postseason at this point.

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Pirates vs. Cardinals Takeaways: There's One Thing to Clean Up

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had struggled offensively on this road trip, but finally showed the power they once did earlier this season. The Pirates hit four home runs and won the final two games of the series against the St.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 30

Esmerlyn Valdez homers in Pirates victory over Cardinals

Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run and right-hander Braxton Ashcraft pitched five effective innings Sunday afternoon for the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in a 5-4 victory against the St.

Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 30

Ryan O'Hearn Has Been Pirates Biggest Blow

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have missed many of their best hitters this season, but Ryan O'Hearn may be their biggest loss. O'Hearn is currently out with a left quad strain that has kept him out all of August, and he is out for at least the next couple of weeks.

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The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to hit three home runs in one game fore each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 30

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Makes First Position Change Since Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates want to get the most out of Oneil Cruz for the rest of 2026 and will make sure to keep his bat in the lineup when they can.

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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.

Luis Robert News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 30

Pirates Should Go After Mets Outfielder

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need offensive help for the rest of 2026, and one veteran could provide that. The New York Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 30

Pirates strive for better defensive play in finale vs. Cards

With the Major League Baseball postseason an unlikely destination again for the Pittsburgh Pirates, they probably will focus on the process more than results the rest of the way.

Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 30

Carmen Mlodzinski Comes Through in Massive Way for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates found themselves in a tough situation in their most recent game, but they thankfully had Carmen Mlodzinski on the mound.

Rafael Flores News / Field Level Media / August 29

Rafael Flores' 3-run shot helps Pirates beat Cards

Rookie slugger Rafael Flores Jr. hit a three-run home run for the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, who effectively used six pitchers in a bullpen game to beat the St.

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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.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 29

Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Begins Rehab Assignment as Return Date Nears

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have waited patiently for Konnor Griffin to come back from his most recent injury, and he's close to doing just that.

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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

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.

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.

Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / August 28

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Makes Rare Post After Best Start in Months

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has spent most of this season letting his pitching do the talking. That changed Thursday, when the right-hander broke a six-week social media silence with a four-word caption that immediately caught the attention of fans heading into a divisional series against the St.

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.

Braxton Ashcraft News / TWSN / August 24

Braxton Ashcraft Pitching Matchup & Analysis (August 24th)

Braxton Ashcraft has been overshadowed by Paul Skenes in the past, but he’s put together two very strong seasons to start his MLB career. As a rookie, Ashcraft pitched in 69.2 innings, where he had a 2.71 ERA and 2.0 WAR.

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.

Rafael Flores Jr.'s historic day salvages latest Paul Skenes dud for Pirates

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Paul Skenes is reportedly unhappy with the Pirates over one decision

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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.