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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.

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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 / 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.

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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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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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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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 3

Pirates Pitcher Denies Intentionally Hitting Reds Batter

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates mostly had a great game in their 17-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park, but there was one moment they wish didn't happen.

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.

Chris Devenski News / Total Pro Sports / May 3

Why Was Chris Devenski Ejected During The Pirates vs. Reds Game?

Chris Devenski has experienced several ups and downs over his 11-year career in the MLB. After a long, tough stretch, the 35-year-old pitcher enjoyed a short but impressive stint with the New York Mets last year.

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

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Ball Exclusives / May 2

Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates match MLB record with 7 straight walks

The Pittsburgh Pirates made some MLB history on Saturday evening, at the expense of the Cincinnati Reds. During the afternoon matchup between the two teams, the Pirates tied an MLB record with seven straight walks.

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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.

Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 2

Mitch Keller Gives Pirates Exactly What They Needed

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates came into their series opener vs. the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on May 1 with a season-long five game losing streak, but right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller made sure that didn't go on any longer.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 2

Losing streak over, Pirates strive for another win vs. Reds

Fresh from snapping their five-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates will look for back-to-back wins when they host the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon.

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.

Jared Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Pirates’ Jared Jones receives crucial injury update before Reds clash

The Pittsburgh Pirates may be in last place in the National League Central standings at the moment, but the team looks like it could compete this year.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/01/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the new month with a 16-16 record after a challenging home stand. The team was swept in a four-game series by the St. Louis Cardinals, concluding with a 10-5 loss yesterday afternoon.

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.