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Don Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 13
Pirates' Don Kelly Gets Brutally Honest About Slump
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing their worst baseball of 2026 and manager Don Kelly knows it. The Pirates suffered another loss, this time an 8-2 defeat to the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on Aug.
Paul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / August 13
Pirates Paul Skenes continues to struggle, velocity at all time low 
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ season is plummeting back down to earth with each passing day, with no end in sight that does not result in a crash landing. Worst of all, their ace Paul Skenes is looking worse and worse with each start.
Chris Devenski News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Mets Sign Chris Devenski To Minor League Deal
The Mets have signed right-hander Chris Devenski to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He elected free agency a few days ago after being outrighted by the Pirates.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Bryan Reynolds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12
Pirates Not Getting Enough From Their Veteran Outfielder
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't gotten what they've needed from their lineup, especially from one of their most experienced hitters. Left fielder Bryan Reynolds has struggled following the All-Star break, serving as one of the Pirates' worst hitters.
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.
Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / August 12
MLB Legend Has Clear Explanation for Paul Skenes Struggles
Curt Schilling, the former Boston Red Sox ace and three-time World Series champion, says he saw trouble coming for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes long before the right-hander’s latest rough stretch.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Lindy's Sports / August 12
Don Kelly Quick Hook on Paul Skenes Teases Deeper Pirates Issue
Paul Skenes is a Cy Young winner as well as a Rookie of the Year Winner and pitchers with an impressive early track record make for appointment viewing.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12
Pirates Season is All But Over
Just when the 2026 season had showed real promise for the Pittsburgh Pirates, they’re now seeing their chances of snapping a decade-long playoff drought
Don Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12
Pirates' Don Kelly Experiment Has Failed
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates' season has reached a miserable place. Once again, the hope has faded, and the team is starting to retreat back into the basement of the National League.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12
Fresh off shutout loss, Pirates look for power vs. Marlins
The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they have a shot at a wild-card playoff berth despite losing 11 of their past 14 games. "I don't think anyone needs to be Superman," Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum said.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12
Pirates Name Starting Pitcher vs. Marlins
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to stop their recent slump and are turning to their bullpen to do just that. The Pirates named right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski as their starting pitcher vs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12
Don Kelly Addresses Pirates Controversial Paul Skenes Decision
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another disappointing defeat and Paul Skenes had a far shorter outing than he usually does. Skenes threw just 65 pitches in the 2-0 loss for the Pirates against the Marlins in the series opener at loanDepot Park on Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 12
Paul Skenes speaks out after getting pulled from his latest disappointing outing
The Pittsburgh Pirates are watching their ace crumble right before their very eyes.
Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / August 11
Velo, workload concerns add up as Pirates pull Paul Skenes after 65 pitches
Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes lasted only 65 pitches against the Marlins on Tuesday and an acute drop in fastball velocity was evident on a home run pulled to left field by Esteury Ruiz in the third inning.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11
Paul Skenes reacts to being controversially pulled after 65 pitches
Paul Skenes continues to trend the wrong way.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11
Angels' firing of pitching coach Mike Maddux may be Pirates' gain
The Los Angeles Angels' decision to clean house should be an opportunity for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 10
Pirates Prospect Murf Gray Is Conquering the Minor Leagues with a Big League Mentality
Last season, the Pittsburgh Pirates approached the MLB Draft with a key goal in mind: adding some more offensive pieces to their farm system. After taking an almost exclusively pitching-focused strategy during Ben Cherington’s tenure as the club’s general manager, the Pirates found themselves without many impact bats in their system.
Jared Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10
Pirates’ Jared Jones shares frustrations after dreadful outing vs Mets
The Pittsburgh Pirates are losing ground in the NL Wild Card race, and losses like the one they suffered on Sunday against the New York Mets aren’t helping the cause one bit.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Pirates are failing again, even after making half-hearted attempt to compete
It took until Aug. 9 this season for Pittsburgh Pirates fans to return to their customary chant: "Sell the team."
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9
3 roster moves Pirates must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates blew past their usual sell-off script this year, going all-in on bullpen help with a remarkable four-arm reinforcement of Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, Lake Bachar and Camilo Doval acquired in the days surrounding the August 3 deadline.
Mike Clevinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8
Mike Clevinger Granted Release By Pirates
Right-hander Mike Clevinger has triggered an opt-out clause and has been released by the Pirates, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He’s free to sign with any team.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / Athlon Sports / August 8
Pirates Player Assigns Blame After 4th Straight Loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped their fourth straight game Friday night, and Carmen Mlodzinski didn't try to shift the blame elsewhere. Making his first major league start in more than two months, Mlodzinski struggled as Pittsburgh fell 6-4 to the New York Mets.
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.
Marcell Ozuna 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.
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.
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.
Camilo Doval 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.
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