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Kirby Yates Hangs Up His Cleats After Memorable MLB Career

DETROIT — As fans filled the Comerica Park stands on September 26, emotions were running high, and eyes all around the stadium were filled with tears. A pair of MLB veterans were set to square off for the final time in each of their careers, and it was set to be a “can’t-miss” day for baseball fans all around the nation.

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Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 Season Awards

The BBWAA announced the official Pittsburgh Pirates team awards a week ago. Brandon Lowe won the Roberto Clemente Award as team MVP. Braxton Ashcraft took the Steve Blass Award as the top pitcher.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 28

Pirates Players Most Likely to Be Gone Before Opening Day 2027

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have finished their 2026 season and face an important offseason with big decisions to make. The Pirates finished 2026 with an 82-80 record, their first winning season since 2018, ending seven seasons of losing, but didn't make the postseason, marking their 11th season missing out.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27

Pirates tame Tigers to secure first winning mark since 2018

Jared Jones pitched four inning of one-hit ball and Konnor Griffin led off the game with a solo home run and drove in two runs to lead the Pirates to a 4-2 win over the host Tigers on Sunday in Detroit, Mich.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 27

Pirates Clinch Winning Season With Victory in 2026 Finale

DETROIT — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had much success in recent years, but they achieved one major goal in 2026. The Pirates finished the 2026 season with a winning record, 82-80, after defeating the Detroit Tigers 4-2 in the series/season finale at Comerica Park on Sept.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 27

Pirates Avoid Worst With Oneil Cruz Injury

DETROIT — The Pittsburgh Pirates missed center fielder Oneil Cruz with a long-term injury already this season, so his latest bust-up was a scare. Cruz avoided serious injury after a recent catch attempt in the 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sept.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 27

Ben Cherington Addresses Brandon Lowe's Future with Pirates

DETROIT — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had one of the best second basemen this year in Brandon Lowe, but his future with the team is uncertain. Lowe becomes a free agent after the 2026 season and will likely be one of the top free agents, especially among available second basemen.

Mason Montgomery News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 27

Pirates' Mason Montgomery's Incredible Streak Ends

DETROIT — Mason Montgomery has excelled as the Pittsburgh Pirates' closer, but his most recent game is one he'll hope to forget soon. Montgomery blew a

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 27

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Optimistic After Tough Rookie Season

DETROIT — Bubba Chandler represents the future potential of the Pittsburgh Pirates rotation, but the present hasn't been so kind to him. Chandler finished his rookie season with one of his worst starts : lasting just 2 2/3 innings and giving up six runs in the 8-7 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Sept.

Kirby Yates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 27

Pirates' Kirby Yates Shows How a Retirement is Done

DETROIT — Announcing your retirement and ending your playing career is never easy for any player, but Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Kirby Yates did it in the best way he could.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Kirby Yates News / Field Level Media / September 26

2-time All-Star Kirby Yates announces retirement

Right-hander Kirby Yates announced his retirement following the Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. "I don't have anything left.

Kirby Yates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26

Kirby Yates Retires

Veteran right-hander Kirby Yates announced his retirement this afternoon following the Pirates’ 4-3 walk-off loss to the Tigers in Detroit. In a game that featured Justin Verlander’s final career start for the Tigers, the Pirates opted for a bullpen game, and manager Don Kelly gave Yates the nod as the opener.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26

Pirates Not Expected To Make Leadership Changes For 2027

Pirates GM Ben Cherington discussed his own future along with many other topics as part of a season wrap-up interview with reporters (including the Pittsburgh

Brandon Lowe News / Just Baseball / September 26

Brandon Lowe and the Pirates Make Perfect Long-Term Sense

During the 2025-26 MLB offseason, one of the more prominent rumors around the baseball industry was that the Pittsburgh Pirates were looking to increase payroll.

Kirby Yates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 26

Pirates Veteran Relief Pitcher Gets First Start of MLB Career

DETROIT — The end of an MLB career is tough for any player, so the Pittsburgh Pirates are making sure one of their veterans gets one last time to show his stuff.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 26

Paul Skenes Tired of Disappointing Pirates Seasons

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates won't finish the 2026 season with playoff baseball and it's a let down for every player, especially Paul Skenes. The Pirates' starting pitcher, who ended his third MLB season, hasn't been a part of a postseason team yet, with the 2026 team eliminated a week ago.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 25

Pirates Comeback Falls Just Short in Loss to Tigers

DETROIT — The Pittsburgh Pirates almost erased a late deficit, but their earlier play hurt them and led to a tough loss. The Pirates fell to the Detroit Tigers 8-7 in the series opener at Comerica Park on Sept.

Brandon Lowe News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Calls For Pirates to Extend Brandon Lowe Increasing

Brandon Lowe has been as good as the Pittsburgh Pirates could’ve asked for in his first season with the team. Over 148 games this season, the 32-year-old is slashing .262/.332/.493 with 34 home runs and 95 RBI.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Pirates’ Paul Skenes sends sobering message after missing the MLB playoffs again

The Pittsburgh Pirates are already mathematically eliminated from 2026 MLB postseason contention despite their 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.

Spencer Horwitz News / Field Level Media / September 24

Spencer Horwitz's sacrifice fly lifts Pirates over Cardinals

Spencer Horwitz's sacrifice fly in the eighth drove in the go-ahead run, and Paul Skenes concluded his season with a quality start as the Pittsburgh Pirates wrapped up their home schedule with a 2-1 victory over the St.

Camilo Doval News / Yardbarker / September 24

Camilo Doval reunites with former team after Pirates DFA

The Pittsburgh Pirates' surprising decision to part ways with trade-deadline acquisition Camilo Doval has led to a reunion.

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / September 23

Brandon Lowe will be big test for how serious Pirates are about competing

If you are serious about winning, write the check. Find a way to get it done. Offer him something that persuades him from wanting to leave.

Cardinals ride 5 early runs to snap Pirates’ 5-game win streak

Pirates make surprising decision on Camilo Doval

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / September 22

Pittsburgh Pirates Suddenly Part Ways With Former All-Star

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated right-hander Camilo Doval for assignment on Tuesday, ending a brief and unremarkable stay for the former All-Star closer just seven weeks after they traded for him.

Camilo Doval News / Yardbarker / September 22

Pirates make surprising decision on Camilo Doval

The Pittsburgh Pirates were buyers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, adding several relievers in an attempt to make a playoff push. One of those relievers has been jettisoned from the roster.

Paul Skenes admits World Baseball Classic affected his season

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Pirates’ Paul Skenes gets 100% real about ‘root’ of concerning velo drop

Paul Skenes has not been his typically elite self in 2026, which is a shame considering that the Pittsburgh Pirates currently have a winning record and put themselves in somewhat of a position to contend for a postseason spot.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / September 21