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Konnor Griffin News / Viral Sports News / August 7
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Injury Situation Takes New Turn
The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to battle through a challenging stretch of the season as they try to stay relevant in the National League wild-card picture, with recent injury setbacks compounding their difficulties.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 7
Pirates Make Surprising DH Change Before Mets Series
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are struggling offensively and need anyone to step up and get them back to how they produced earlier this season. One player that might do that is Ronny Simon, who starts at designated hitter and hits seventh in the lineup in the series opener vs.
Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 7
Pirates' Nick Gonzales Bat Overshadowing Learning Curve
The Pittsburgh Pirates grabbed headlines during Major League Baseball's trade deadline for their retooled bullpen . But it's their bats that put them in position to be buyers for a playoff push.
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / August 7
Pirates Receive Oneil Cruz Update After 51 Missed Games
The Pittsburgh Pirates received a great update on centerfielder Oneil Cruz on Friday morning. Cruz has been out for the Pirates since June 8th and he is currently on the 60-day injured list with left hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 7
Pirates Announce Starting Pitchers vs. Mets
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have been on a torrid run of late and they need better from their starting pitching to get things back on track. The Pirates face off against the New York Mets at PNC Park, Aug.
Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 7
Pirates Reveal Next DH Options After Marcell Ozuna DFA
MILWAUKEE — The Pittsburgh Pirates have moved on from Marcell Ozuna and now need someone to take on the designated hitter role. The Pirates designated Ozuna for assignment on Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / August 7
Pirates to honor former All-Star Josh Harrison 
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be bringing back and honoring a former Bucco All-Star, as Josh Harrison is set to officially retire as a Pirate. Harrison was visiting PNC Park in June for the first time since he was there as a visiting player with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2023.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 7
Pirates' postseason push in need of reset against Mets
It's make-or-break time for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they return home on Friday to open a three-game series against the New York Mets. The Pirates bolstered
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.
Lake Bachar News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6
Pirates fans will love literally everything about trade deadline pickup Lake Bachar
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired more than bullpen depth when they landed Lake Bachar from the Miami Marlins at Monday’s MLB trade deadline. The reliever’s personality and unconventional interests have quickly given Pirates fans plenty to appreciate.
Dennis Santana News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6
Diamondbacks Sign Dennis Santana To Minor League Deal
Veteran reliever Dennis Santana has inked a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks, per his MLB.com transaction tracker. The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Pirates in late July.
Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / August 5
Pirates Make Change Before Paul Skenes’ Start Against Brewers
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes had one of the worst months of his career in July. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner posted a 6.25 ERA across 31 2/3 innings of work.
Chris Devenski News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Pirates Outright Chris Devenski
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / August 5
Pirates Release 3-Time All-Star Following MLB Trade Deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the most surprising teams this MLB season. At a 57-58 record, Pittsburgh is hanging around in the National League Wild Card race, sitting 3.5 games back of the final spot.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Lead / August 5
Game Theory Supports the Pirates Decision To Buy at the Deadline
Despite losing five of their last six and nine of their last 13 ahead of August 3, the Pittsburgh Pirates bought big at the deadline. The Bucs’ buying may be bizarre to some, given that they were 56-57 and sixth in the wildcard race.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 5
Pirates acknowledge whiff in free agency with Marcell Ozuna's release
The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen enough of one disappointing free agency addition.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 5
Will the Pirates’ Re-Built Bullpen Carry Them to October?
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.
Andrew McCutchen News / Yardbarker / August 5
This may be the end for Pirates legend Andrew McCutchen
At 39 years old, McCutchen's best days are behind him.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4
Pirates’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates are seeking their first berth in the postseason since 2015. It has been a somewhat frustrating year for Pirates fans, as the team is just 57-57 despite making several roster moves ahead of the 2026 campaign.
Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / August 4
Pirates RHP Mitch Keller (shoulder) out for season
The Pittsburgh Pirates' National League wild-card aspirations took a hit on Monday with the news that right-hander Mitch Keller will miss the rest of the season due to a teres major muscle injury in his throwing shoulder.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Pirates continue to bolster bullpen with pair of deals ahead of deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates' overhaul of their relief corps continued to the wire of the trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Pirates continue revamping bullpen with Luke Weaver
Weaver is the second reliever the Pirates have acquired after trading for Camilo Doval on Saturday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Pirates seem determined to be buyers despite recent slump, injuries
Before the start of the Pittsburgh Pirates weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds, general manager Ben Cherington made it clear that nothing that happened in the series was going to change his approach to the trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates
A failed tenure in New York has now led to Doval being traded for a second time in as many seasons.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31
Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need, and it is costing them
The Pittsburgh Pirates invented a new way to lose an important game on Friday, dropping a staggering 8-7 game to the Cincinnati Reds that extended their losing streak to four games. They are now 5-9 since the All-Star break.
Jared Jones News / Yardbarker / July 25
Pirates starter Jared Jones' July surge has made him a weapon in the rotation
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones' performance has surged in July, and he has become a dominant weapon in the rotation.
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