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Pirates’ Paul Skenes Opens Up About Struggling Season

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates are now in the second half of the 2026 season and it's one that has gone a bit differently than expected.

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Pirates have their best halfway point record since 2015

Baseball is a long season filled of 162 games but believe it or not we are already at the halfway point of the season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. After a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners this past Thursday, the Pirates played their 81st game of the season, and they were 41-40.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 27

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Griffin Returns, Skenes Struggles, & Seth Hernandez Wins Again

The Pittsburgh Pirates current record stands at 41-41 after a frustrating home loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Pittsburgh saw an early lead evaporate and a late rally fall short, dropping them back to the .500 mark on the season.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 27

Konnor Griffin Makes MLB History in Pirates' Return

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin was finally relieved to make his return back from injury , but didn't let that stop him from getting back to what he does best.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Konnor Griffin News / Field Level Media / June 26

Pirates SS Konnor Griffin (arm) back from IL, leading off vs. Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated rookie phenom shortstop Konnor Griffin from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 26

Pirates make massive Konnor Griffin injury announcement

Pittsburgh Pirates star Konnor Griffin, who has been on the injured list due to a right elbow strain, was reinstated from the IL on Friday, the team announced.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 26

MLB Midway Playoff Picture: Pirates Just Outside of Wild Card

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have finally reached the midway point of the 2026 season and they find themselves in a much better place than usual.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 26

Pirates End 10-Year Drought, But Big Questions Remain

PITTSBURGH – For the first time since their 2015 playoff season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are above .500 at the season's midpoint. Thursday's 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners improved their record to 41-40, a notable achievement for a franchise that has endured over a decade without playoff baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 26

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebooks: Chandler Earns Third Win, Lowe Hits 19th, Murf Gray Hits 11th, & More

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 41-40 record and sit 9.5 games back in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a 2-1 series victory over the Seattle Mariners.

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Paul Skenes News / CBSSports.com / June 26

Reds vs. Pirates Friday MLB parlay picks: Paul Skenes looking to end seven-game winless skid

Pirates ace Paul Skenes hasn't won in weeks but has good numbers against the Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 26

Pirates First Half Report Card: Offense Crushing, Pitching Not

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have played 81 games in 2026, with 81 games left to go the rest of the season, as they are at the halfway mark. The Pirates sit 41-40, a little above .500, but having more wins than losses since 2015, the last time they made the postseason and when they ended up winning 98 games.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / June 26

Paul Skenes out to end 7-start winless stretch as Pirates meet Reds

Paul Skenes almost always gives the Pittsburgh Pirates a favorable chance to win when he takes the mound. However, for more than a month, the Pirates haven't posted a victory when the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner has pitched.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 25

Pirates' Jared Jones Must Take Advantage of New Opportunity

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need the best from their starting pitching and also from right-hander Jared Jones. The Pirates have Jones, who recently suffered an injury scare, listed as their probable starter vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 25

Three Takeaways: Pirates Pitching Steps Up Against Mariners

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have searched for better pitching this season and they certainly got it in their series against the Seattle Mariners.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / June 25

Henry Davis, Brandon Lowe propel Pirates past Mariners

Henry Davis and Brandon Lowe each homered and finished with two hits and two RBIs, helping the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday afternoon.

Spencer Horwitz News / Field Level Media / June 25

Pirates place 1B Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) on 10-day IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left hamstring strain. Horwitz, 28, left in the fourth inning of Wednesday's 11-1 win against the visiting Seattle Mariners after experiencing discomfort.

Spencer Horwitz News / Yardbarker / June 25

Pirates lose Spencer Horwitz to 10-day IL with hamstring injury

Injuries just continue to pile up in MLB.

Mariners' Bryce Miller hopes for longer leash in finale vs. Pirates

Ryan O'Hearn's 3 doubles, 3 RBIs spark Pirates' blowout of Mariners

Pirates going through familiar story by wasting Paul Skenes' starts

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Braxton Ashcraft joins Paul Skenes, Gerrit Cole in Pirates history

Braxton Ashcraft had quite a night for the Pittsburgh Pirates on the mound on Wednesday. The right-handed pitcher put together an impressive performance in his start versus the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, as he tossed for six innings and allowed just an earned run on five hits, while striking out a total of 10 Seattle hitters.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Announces Career News on Wednesday

Paul Skenes has justified the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft so far in his professional career. Skenes is coming off a 2025 Cy Young Award-winning season in which he led MLB in ERA (1.97), was fourth in strikeouts (216) and WHIP (0.95), and finished second in WAR among starting pitchers (7.6).

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / June 23

The Pirates Need Bullpen Help As Soon As Possible

Over the last few years, the main focus surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates has routinely been their lack of offense — and it’s been for good reason. With the club routinely ranking near the bottom of the sport in every category like clockwork, it’s easy to understand why this was such a big focal point for the concern surrounding this team.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / June 21

Pirates going through familiar story by wasting Paul Skenes' starts

Paul Skenes gives the Pittsburgh Pirates their best chance to win when he takes the mound. However, that has not been the case over his last seven appearances.

Paul Skenes gives up leadoff inside-the-park home run

Pirates manager charges umpires after controversial finish vs. Rockies

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

Pirates Open To Trading Prospects, CBR-A Draft Pick

The Pirates carry an even 38-38 record into today’s game with the Rockies, and Pittsburgh sits two games out of a wild card slot in the crowded NL playoff