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Pirates Make Lineup Change After Spencer Horwitz Neck Issue

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are close to first pitch in their next game, but made a change concerning their first baseman Spencer Horwitz. The Pirates announced that they took Horwitz out of the lineup ahead of their series opener vs.

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Pirates’ Brandon Lowe Dealing With New Injury

PITTSBURGH — Brandon Lowe has been one of the best players for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, but may miss some time. Pirates manager Don Kelly said prior to the series opener vs.

Carmen Mlodzinski News / Bucs Dugout / April 21

Why Carmen Mlodzinski has been Pirates best starting pitcher

Entering the 2026 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation contained the reigning Cy Young winner, the No. 2 pitching prospect in baseball, and the former franchise leader in strikeouts by a right-handed pitcher.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 21

Four Pirates Prospect Hitters Standing Out Early in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best farm systems in baseball and have a few prospects that are showing off their bat to start the season.

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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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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 21

Pirates Fan Files Lawsuit Against PNC Park Employee

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are now dealing with the fallout of an altercation at PNC Park last season. Fan Patrick Egan is filing a lawsuit against the Pittsburgh Pirates and PNC Park, claiming an employee at the ball park assaulted him, in a report from WTAE .

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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 / Bucs Dugout / April 21

Pirates bullpen has been shaky at times to start the 2026 MLB season

The Pittsburgh Pirates came into 2026 with high expectations on their pitching staff, and while their starting rotation has lived up to them, the bullpen has been very shaky to start the season. The Pirates bullpen has an ERA of around 3.68, which is up there for being the best in the National League.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 21

Pirates Explain Konnor Griffin Off Days Decision

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is the Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop for the long-term, but they're still making sure he isn't overworked too early in his young career.

Oneil Cruz News / Just Baseball / April 21

Is This the Year Oneil Cruz Puts it All Together?

After a decade of futility, including nine straight NL Central finishes of fourth or worst, the Pittsburgh Pirates finally look like a team that’s ready to compete.

Mike Clevinger News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 21

Pirates Struggling Spring Training Pitcher to Miss Time

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates added a veteran pitcher this offseason, who will miss some time with a recent injury. Right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger, who was with Triple-A Indianapolis, went on the 7-day injured list back on April 13 and hasn't pitched since.

Jared Jones News / Bucs Dugout / April 21

Where is Jared Jones in his comeback for Pirates?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a good start so far this season, with the starting rotation and some improved hitting playing major roles. However, there’s still one important piece of the rotation still to add, and that is starting pitcher Jared Jones.

Ben Cherington News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 21

Ben Cherington Shares Harsh Reality of Pirates Bullpen Issues

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a good pitching staff, but the bullpen hasn't pitched as well as they would've liked so far. The Pirates have

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / April 20

Paul Skenes' Generational Run Tops Vida Blue, Dwight Gooden

The Pittsburgh Pirates certainly found a star with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft in Paul Skenes. Pittsburgh clearly knew that it had found an MLB-ready superstar as well, seeing how Skenes made his debut just a few months later on May 11, 2024.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 20

Pirates Amongst Best in MLB to Start 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a good start to their season and one that baseball fans and national media are starting to seriously take serious note of.

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Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 20

Pirates Practicing Caution With Top Pitching Prospect

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates already have a strong farm system, but may already have a potential top prospect for next year in right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez.

Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 20

Mitch Keller Makes Pirates History in Win Over Rays

PITTSBURGH — Mitch Keller has slowly established himself as a crucial member of the Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation over the past few years, but also shown consistency during that time as well.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 20

Pirates Announce Starting Pitchers vs. Rangers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will travel to face their next opponent and have the backend of their starting rotation for the upcoming series. The

Jake Mangum News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 19

Jake Mangum Shares Heartfelt Moment with Young Pirates Fans

PITTSBURGH — Jake Mangum is mostly focused on doing everything he can to help the Pittsburgh Pirates win, but that doesn't stop him from remembering how important fans are to the game of baseball.

Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / April 19

Keller directs Pirates over Rays to clinch series win

Mitch Keller pitched seven strong innings, allowing two runs to help the host Pittsburgh Pirates score a 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

Tornado-Like Winds Rip Through PNC Park—Fans Nearly Speared by Flying Umbrellas

Several MLB stadiums are facing tough weather conditions this weekend. Some have seen fans get injured badly by objects supposed to protect them. On Friday, Coors Field was buried in snow hours before play ball in the first game of the season between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Pirates Recall Wilber Dotel For MLB Debut

Right-hander Wilber Dotel will join the Pirates on Sunday, the club announced. Fellow righty Cam Sanders was optioned back to Triple-A. Dotel is among the top pitching prospects in the organization yet to appear in the big leagues.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 18

Pirates' Oneil Cruz having more success against left-handed pitchers

The Pittsburgh Pirates are performing with a competitive edge early this season in the NL Central. A player who has bounced back from struggles last season is Oneil Cruz.

Jordan Walker reestablishing himself as part of Cardinals' future

Blue Jays prospect Charles McAdoo is knocking on door for MLB call-up

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / April 17

Bubba Chandler shines as Pirates snap Rays' six-game streak

Bubba Chandler allowed one run over six innings and the host Pittsburgh Pirates totaled 11 hits to secure a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 16

Can Pirates hurry Seth Hernandez to majors like they did Konnor Griffin?

General manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates have cashed in on — well, dished out for, really — one high school draftee already this season.

Mike Trout's hot bat makes history in multiple ways at Yankee Stadium

Kevin McGonigle becomes latest MLB rookie to cash in with massive Tigers contract

Mets continue to make worrisome admissions as losing streak grows

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / April 15

Paul Skenes shares thoughts on MLB's new ABS challenge system

Paul Skenes shares honest thoughts on MLB's new ABS challenge system

The star pitcher shared his thoughts on this on the addition of ABS.

Paul Skenes reaches career milestone at historic pace

Pirates post monstrous 10-run inning vs. Nationals

Brandon Lowe etches his name next to Honus Wagner in Pirates history

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 16

Double-A notebook: Pirates scouting reports from Opening Week

For those unfamiliar with my background, I’ve been a season ticket holder at the Altoona Curve (the Double-A of the Pittsburgh Pirates) for about nine seasons now, and scouting my favorite prospects up close and personal each season has been a highlight of this experience for me.