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On YouTubeBrandon Lowe News / Bucs Dugout / May 8
Brandon Lowe has been most impactful acquisition of Pirates offseason 
The Pirates have had a handful of big name free agent signings in the offseason. The Bucs signed players like Brandon Lowe, Ryan O’hearn, Marcell Ozuna and Gregory Soto to name a few.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 8
Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/08/2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 21-17 record, placing them third in the NL Central. The club secured a series victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 4-2 win on Thursday.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 8
Four Biggest Winners in Pirates Series Win Over Diamondbacks
PITTSBURGH —The Pittsburgh Pirates bounced back for a big series win on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks, which had a few players perform incredibly well.
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?
Konnor Griffin News / Field Level Media / May 8
Pirates' Konnor Griffin 'settled in' ahead of opener vs. Giants
San Francisco Bay Area baseball fans will get their first up-close look at Pittsburgh prized rookie Konnor Griffin when the Giants host the Pirates in a three-game series that begins Friday night.
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 / Just Baseball / May 8
We Need to Talk About the Pirates’ Catching Situation
After being a historically poor offense during the 2025 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have seen a very sizable improvement early this season. With new acquisitions such as Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn delivering, as expected, the morale around the offense is currently higher than ever in Pittsburgh.
Takeaways: Pirates Pitching Keeps Taking Over
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't make it easy on themselves, but they made sure they achieved one of their objectives on their road trip. The Pirates won two out of three games vs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7
Pirates playoff outlook gets brighter after feat last seen in 2015
The Pittsburgh Pirates continued building momentum Thursday, strengthening their playoff outlook with a 4–2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
Brandon Lowe News / Field Level Media / May 7
Brandon Lowe helps hot Pirates slide past Diamondbacks
Brandon Lowe went 3-for-5 and scored twice to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-2 win in the rubber match of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday at Phoenix.
Jared Jones News / Bucs Dugout / May 7
Pirates starter Jared Jones solid in rehab assignment with Indianapolis
Jared Jones continues to work his way back to the Major Leagues. Jones made his second rehab start in the minor league for the Pittsburgh Pirates, suiting up for Triple-A Indianapolis. The 24-year-old right-hander totaled three innings of one-run ball against the Omaha Storm Chasers.
Brandon Lowe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7
Pirates’ Brandon Lowe hits moonshot homer in 1st inning for 2nd straight game
Ben Cherington, the general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, must grin from ear to ear every time Brandon Lowe smacks a home run. Lowe has already been one of the best free agent signings of the 2026 season as the slugger is showcasing his power in a major way.
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.
Jake Mangum News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 7
Pirates Pull Jake Mangum Right Before Diamondbacks Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a late lineup change ahead of their final game of the first road series out west. The Pirates scratched Jake Mangum from the lineup and put Billy Cook in his place in center field, minutes prior to first pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the series finale at Chase Field on May 7.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7
Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/07/2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 20-17 record. They sit five games back in the NL Central. This is after evening their series in Arizona. Over the last 24 hours, the club rode an elite pitching performance to a 1-0 shutout victory at Chase Field.
Chris Devenski News / Field Level Media / May 7
Pirates place RHP Chris Devenski (illness) on injured list
The Pirates placed relief pitcher Chris Devenski on the 15-day injured list Thursday with an undisclosed illness. Pittsburgh recalled fellow right-hander Cam Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding transaction.
Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 7
Pirates Give Oneil Cruz New Job During Hot Streak
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into a crucial series finale and will have Oneil Cruz focus on one specific thing. Cruz starts at designated hitter for the first time in 2026, staying first in the batting order as the Pirates go for the series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 7.
Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 7
Pirates' Seth Hernandez Putting Together Stellar Pitch Mix
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Seth Hernandez has only just started out as a professional, but it's clear that he's amongst the best future talents in baseball.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 7
Nolan Arenado sums up Paul Skenes' stuff after getting shut out
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, as he’s been doing to all opponents since an uncharacteristic Opening Day dud, absolutely dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 1-0 win on Wednesday night.
Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 7
Brandon Lowe Has Been a Game-Changer for Pirates
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed any sort of offense from their lineup and second baseman Brandon Lowe took on that responsibility in his latest outing.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 7
Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin has put one elite skill on full display
Griffin has shown off one elite skill early and often in his young MLB career.
Bryan Reynolds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 7
Bryan Reynolds Joins Pirates Legends After Career Milestone
PITTSBURGH — Bryan Reynolds is the longest tenured member of the Pittsburgh Pirates and his recent career milestone showed it. Reynolds got the 1,000 hit of his career on a single in the top of the third inning vs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 6
Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/06/2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 19-17 record following a difficult road loss to open their series in Arizona. Over the last 24 hours, the club suffered a lopsided 9-0 shutout.
Konnor Griffin News / Fastball on SI / May 6
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Emerging as Face of MLB’s Youth Movement
It's rare to see a teenager make his Major League Baseball debut. It's even rarer to see a guy that young have legit success in the big leagues pretty much right away.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB
The Pittsburgh Pirates will play on Tuesday night without manager Don Kelly.
Chris Devenski News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5
MLB Issues Three-Game Suspension To Chris Devenski
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Pirates righty Chris Devenski has been given a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for what the league believes to have been intentionally throwing at Reds infielder Sal Stewart in Saturday’s game. That will go into effect tonight, unless Devenski files an appeal.
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
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