-
-
Follow Us
-
On Facebook
On Flipboard
Free Newsletters
On YouTube
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 11
Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez Leaves Cubs Game With Injury
CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates can't avoid injuries to their best players in 2026 and Esmerlyn Valdez is the latest casualty. Valdez left the Pirates series opener against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sept.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 11
Pirates enter Wrigley Field as second-hottest team in NL 
Don’t look now, but the Pirates are getting hot at the right time. It’s been an uphill battle for the Bucs to erase a sizable deficit in the National League
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 11
Pirates' Oneil Cruz Shows MLB-Best Power Against White Sox
CHICAGO — Oneil Cruz is one of the most powerful hitters in baseball and he's shown that throughout his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cruz did so again with his long, hard-hit solo home run in the top of the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox, putting the Pirates up 1-0 in the eventual 2-0 win at Rate Field on Sept.
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.
Pirates activate O'Hearn before playing Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn from the 10-day injured list before Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley...
MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Pirates Demote Outfielder Ahead of Cubs Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a roster move ahead of their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs, reinstating Ryan O’Hearn from the 10-day injured list and optioning outfielder Ronny Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Pirates Reinstate Ryan O’Hearn From Injured List
As the Pittsburgh Pirates fight to stay in the NL Wild Card race, their lineup is getting one final boost for the home stretch. Prior to Friday’s series opener at Wrigley Field, the Pirates announced that left-handed slugger Ryan O’Hearn was activated from the 10-day injured list following a month-long absence.
Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 11
Pirates Name Braxton Ashcraft Replacement Against Cubs
CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates won't have Braxton Ashcraft for his scheduled start, so they're turning to another exciting young arm. The Pirates will have rookie right-handed pitcher Wilber Dotel start against the Chicago Cubs in the series opener at Wrigley Field on Sept.
Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 11
Pirates Get Ryan O’Hearn Back Just in Time for Playoff Push
CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates have missed the production Ryan O'Hearn has brought, but they're finally getting their slugger back. The Pirates announced that they reinstated O'Hearn from the 10-day injured list ahead of the series opener vs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Pirates Announce Replacement After Season-Ending Injury News
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list Thursday because of right arm discomfort and recalled right-hander Antwone Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis.
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.
Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 11
Pirates' Jared Jones Comes Just Short of Greatness
CHICAGO — It's not common that a pitcher comes close to a no-hitter, but Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starter Jared Jones has been on the edge this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 11
Pirates Prospect Update: Catcher Axiel Plaz
On this edition of the Pirates Prospect Update series, we take a look at catcher Axiel Plaz, who has been enjoying a nice season with the Greensboro Grasshoppers.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11
Pirates blank White Sox to complete three-game road sweep
Jared Jones pitched seven innings of one-hit ball and Oneil Cruz went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and RBI single as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
Oneil Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10
Watch Pirates’ Oneil Cruz crush hardest home run of MLB season vs. White Sox
The Pittsburgh Pirates may have already lost so much pace in the postseason race, but they are still technically in the dogfight for the Wild Card spot in the NL after taking a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
Konnor Griffin News / Viral Sports News / September 10
Pirates Raise Eyebrows With Sudden Konnor Griffin Move
The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to finish off a series sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night at Rate Field, and the lineup they posted for the finale contains one notable shift.
Braxton Ashcraft News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
Pirates Place Braxton Ashcraft On 15-Day Injured List
The Pirates announced that right-hander Braxton Ashcraft has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to September 7) due to discomfort in his throwing arm.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 10
Pirates Getting Closer in NL Wild Card Race
CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing some of their best baseball in September and staying alive in the quest for the playoffs. The Pirates started their six-game Chicago road trip by taking the first two games against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field, 9-3 on Sept.
Oneil Cruz News / Larry Brown Sports / September 10
Watch: 6-foot-7 Oneil Cruz was ready to throw it down during bench-clearing scene
Oneil Cruz looked ready to use his great size advantage during a heated moment in Wednesday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago, Ill.
Mason Montgomery News / Just Baseball / September 9
How Adding a Sinker Transformed Mason Montgomery’s 2026 Season
During the first half of the 2026 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates were defined by one thing: a lack of bullpen depth, and more specifically, a lack of a lockdown closer.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6
Paul Skenes’ promising Pirates start still comes with ‘eye-raising’ fact that’s troubling
The Pittsburgh Pirates hope to push their way into the Major League Baseball Playoffs this year. Pittsburgh needs a strong finish to the season from ace Paul Skenes, in order to do that.
Luke Weaver News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5
Pirates pitcher blames poison ivy for his recent struggles
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Luke Weaver has been a disappointment since the team acquired him a month ago at the MLB trade deadline. He has dealt with one highly unusual issue that has at least something to do with that.
Luke Weaver News / Yardbarker / September 4
Pirates' Luke Weaver reveals bizarre issue that may be limiting his performance
Since joining the Pirates, Luke Weaver's numbers have taken a dip from what they were with the Mets, and he recently revealed what one of the issues might be.
Konnor Griffin News / Yardbarker / September 4
Konnor Griffin's return could be the Pirates' last hope of clinching a spot in the postseason
The Pittsburgh Pirates' last hope for clinching the final NL Wild Card spot could be helped by the return of rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin. The 20-year-old
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
Pirates make history with massive inning in wild walk-off win vs. Giants
Before the Pittsburgh Pirates finished off a wild game against the San Francisco Giants with a walk-off win, they made franchise history in the third inning.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
Don't let Pirates ace Paul Skenes' dud distract you from Giants ace Logan Webb's woes
San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb should thank Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE
ADVERTISE
JOBS
FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2026 YB Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.