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2026 Transactions: Cubs Trade for Kelly, Pirates Select Wendzel

A couple of smaller trades went down between June 6 and 7. One of those deals featured the Dodgers and Cubs, as relief pitcher Antoine Kelly was traded to the Cubs.

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Pirates GM Ben Cherington gives update on Konnor Griffin

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been without Griffin since May 31, and it could be longer.

Pirates roster moves may hide subtle message

MLB-best Braves rely on Bryce Elder to secure sweep vs. Pirates

Athletics reportedly eyeing rotation upgrade

Can Phillies' Andrew Painter bounce back after dreadful start?

Mets' Freddy Peralta reportedly seeking massive deal in free agency

Brandon Lowe News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Pirates Make Telling Roster Move After Brandon Lowe Injury

At the end of Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates' fans held their breath as second baseman Brandon Lowe was forced out of the game with what looked like a significant injury.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 7

Pirates roster moves may hide subtle message

Should fans be reading between the lines regarding the latest roster move by the Pirates?

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7

Pirates Select Davis Wendzel, Transfer Chris Devenski To 60-Day IL

The Pirates announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Davis Wendzel from Triple-A Indianapolis. Outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia is being optioned in Wendzel’s place.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 7

Pirates Send Down Outfield Prospect Before Braves Finale

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are making a few roster moves ahead of their next game, which includes demoting one of their better players in the farm system.

Mason Montgomery News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 7

Mason Montgomery Making Spot Start for Pirates vs. Braves

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates decided they wanted to switch up their pitching plan ahead of their next contest. The Pirates now have left-handed

Mitch Keller News / Bucs Dugout / June 7

Has Pirates Mitch Keller lost his touch?

On a Friday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost 6-3 to the Atlanta Braves on the road. With that loss, a new issue is opening up for the team, and the issue is starting pitcher Mitch Keller. Keller started the game, and he went 4.2 innings allowing seven hits, six earned runs and walking three batters.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 7

Esmerlyn Valdez Continues Hot Streak After Leaving Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have high hopes for one of their top hitters in the farm system and he's proving them right in recent outings. Pirates outfielder prospect Esmerlyn Valdez hit a solo home run in back-to-back games for Triple-A Indianapolis vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 7

Pirating Starting Pitching Is Becoming Hard to Watch

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have relied on their starting pitching this season to lead them to important wins, but they just haven't gotten that lately.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 6

Pirates Star Leaves Braves Game With Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a bad game against the Atlanta Braves and then it got worse at the very end. Pirates designated hitter Brandon Lowe fouled a ball off of his right knee and immediately dropped to the ground in pain with two outs in the top of the ninth inning.

MLB News / Ball Exclusives / June 6

Watch: Braves take down Pirates with reliable hitting

In the second game of a three-game weekend series on Saturday, the Atlanta Braves took down the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3. Pittsburgh came up empty in the first, a trend that would continue for a large part of the game.