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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 27
Pirates sounding like “buyers” nearing MLB Trade Deadline 
With the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline just a week away, questions abound about whether or not the Pittsburgh Pirates will be buyers or sellers. The Bucs currently sit at 54-52 and are just a single game out of the Wild Card spot.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 27
Pirates Face Crucial Series in NL Wild Card Race
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into the final two months of the season with hopes of making the postseason and find themselves gearing up for another incredibly important series.
The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 27
Three Takeaways: Jared Jones is Pirates Best Pitcher Right Now
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have put together one of the best offenses in baseball, but their recent series vs. the Cubs threatened that title.
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.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 27
Pirates Reveal Starting Pitchers for Diamondbacks Series
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need great performances from their starting pitchers this season, especially in their next series. The Pirates host the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park for a mid-week series, featuring two teams fighting for a spot in the National League Wild Card race.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / July 26
Series vs. D-backs may tell Pirates if they are playoff contenders
The Pittsburgh Pirates envision themselves as contenders for a playoff spot with the trade deadline on the horizon. Sitting one game out of a wild-card spot in the National League, the Pirates will look to improve their standing at the expense of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.
Jose Urquidy News / Field Level Media / July 26
White Sox acquire RHP Jose Urquidy in trade with Pirates
The Chicago White Sox acquired right-hander Jose Urquidy from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in exchange for minor league pitcher Felix Doroteo. Pittsburgh designated Urquidy for assignment Friday after he struggled during a brief five-game stint with the Pirates.
Jose Urquidy News / Yardbarker / July 26
White Sox acquire right-hander Jose Urquidy from Pirates
Just two days after being designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 24, Urquidy has found a new home with the Chicago White Sox.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 26
Pirates Trade Pitcher to White Sox
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates continue making moves ahead of the trade deadline, but this one saw them send a player away, rather than acquire them.
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.
Jose Urquidy News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 26
White Sox Acquire Jose Urquidy
The White Sox are set to acquire right-hander Jose Urquidy from the Pirates, FanSided’s Robert Murray reports. Pittsburgh will receive minor league righty Felix Doroteo in return, as per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / The Lead / July 26
Pirates Hit for Extra Bases with Selection of Derek Curiel
It takes a special player to start on one of the best programs in college baseball and help lead them to a national championship as a true freshman. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ fifth overall selection in this past draft, Derek Curiel, is that special player.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 26
Birthday boy Ryan O'Hearn leads Pirates past Cubs
Ryan O'Hearn celebrated his 32nd birthday by belting his second grand slam of the season and fourth of his career as the host Pittsburgh Pirates held on for an 8-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Khristian Curtis News / Just Baseball / July 25
From Surgery to the Show: Inside Khristian Curtis’ Journey to His Major League Debut
On July 18, the Pittsburgh Pirates saw one of their most intriguing pitching prospects step on a big league mound for the first time in the second game of a doubleheader versus the Cleveland Guardians.
Pittsburgh Pirates 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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 24
Ron Marinaccio keeps knocking Dennis Santana off of MLB rosters
Dennis Santana has to be feeling a sense of deja vu right now. It is probably not a good feeling.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24
Pirates Designate José Urquidy For Assignment
The Pirates announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Shawn Ross. Fellow catcher Rafael Flores has been placed on the seven-day concussion-related injured list.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23
Pirates make necessary moves to improve bullpen, but GM Ben Cherington must do more
The Pirates' moves on Thursday can only be the start of their bullpen overhaul. They still need a lot more.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23
Pirates Acquire Ron Marinaccio, Designate Dennis Santana For Assignment
The Padres announced that they have acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the Padres. The Friars, who designated him for assignment recently, receive international bonus pool considerations in return.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22
Max Fried dazzles in dominating return to Yankees rotation
The New York Yankees were 2-0 winners over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night, and the biggest driving force behind it was a dominant start from Max Fried in his return to the rotation for the first time in over two months.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23
Yankees IF Jose Caballero's antics in batter's box lead to another altercation
New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero is not making any friends around Major League Baseball when it comes to both pitchers and umpires.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Just Baseball / July 21
The Numbers Underneath Esmerlyn Valdez’s Breakout
It’s Tuesday, July 21, and the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 52-49, in a three-way tie for the last NL Wild Card spot. Winners in 13 of their last 22, the Bucs have a new cleanup hitter to thank for their recent surge.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Yardbarker / July 20
Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez makes history in multiple ways with latest HR
Despite falling to secure a much-needed win on Monday night, a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates' red-hot offense made his rookie season historic in multiple ways.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 19
Surprise NL Central team expected to be aggressive ahead of trade deadline
With the Aug. 3rd MLB deadline rapidly approaching, teams will soon be figuring out whether to buy or sell. One somewhat surprising team is reportedly expected to be a buyer.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 17
Stats show why Pirates are one of the best offensive teams in MLB
While the Pittsburgh Pirates sit in fourth place in the NL Central this season, they are only one game behind the St. Louis Cardinals and have a record of 50-47.
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