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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 15
Pirates Change Outfield Before Red Sox Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates look to keep their momentum going and will have a different outfield that they hope will ensure that. The Pirates have Bryan Reynolds as designated hitter and Esmerlyn Valdez taking over his spot in left field ahead of their next game vs.
Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 15
Pirates Give Good Update on Nick Gonzales After HBP
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates feared the worst after a Nick Gonzales sustained a hit by pitch, but it appears that they've avoided the worst. Gonzales took a pitch to the face in the bottom of the fifth inning of the 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox in the series opener at PNC Park on Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 15
Easton Carmichael Is Thriving in His First Season with the Pirates
Over the past few years, if there’s one thing the Pittsburgh Pirates have lacked, it’s been legitimate catching depth in their system. In 2026, this hasn’t been the case, as the club has seemingly developed multiple very good catching prospects in its farm system.
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?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 15
One Rising Pirates Pitching Prospect in 2026
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have brought up most of their young pitching prospects this season, but still have a few arms that are impressing in the minor leagues.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 15
Pirates Offense Awakens Against Left-Handed Pitching
For much of the 2026 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have had a glaring weakness: hitting left-handed pitching. Entering Friday night's series opener against the Boston Red Sox, the Pirates carried a 10-26 record when facing a left-handed starting pitcher and had gone just 2-9 since the All-Star break against southpaw starters.
Rafael Flores News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 15
Pirates' Flores Providing Spark for Offense
The Pittsburgh Pirates' offense has been resuscitated over the last two games, and the heartbeat of that revival has a name: Rafael Flores Jr. After a prolonged offensive drought that saw the team's playoff hopes dwindle, the rookie has provided an undeniable spark.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 14
Rafael Flores Jr., Brandon Lowe power Pirates past Red Sox
Rafael Flores Jr. and Brandon Lowe each homered to propel the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Flores, who had two three-run home runs during Thursday's 13-1 triumph over Miami, hit a solo home run in the second, and Lowe smashed a Jovani Moran changeup for a three-run home run in the fifth.
Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14
Pirates' Nick Gonzales Leaves Game After Hit by Pitch
Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales was removed from Friday night's game against the Boston Red Sox after taking a 94.3 MPH fastball to the head in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Termarr Johnson News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14
Pirates Prospect Termarr Johnson Suffers Significant Knee Injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates' organizational depth took a significant blow this week as the club announced that second base prospect Termarr Johnson has been diagnosed with tears to the ACL and LCL in his left knee.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 14
Pirates Make Roster Announcement Ahead of Red Sox Series Opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced four roster moves Friday ahead of their series opener against the Boston Red Sox, with reliever Yohan Ramírez placed on the paternity list and outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia optioned to 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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14
Pirates Change Entire Infield Before Red Sox Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a new series and will have a different infield than the one they had in their last game. The Pirates have Nick Gonzales at third base, Jared Triolo at shortstop, Brandon Lowe at second base and Rafael Flores Jr.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13
Pirates’ Braxton Ashcraft makes impressive MLB history in dominant start vs. Marlins
Braxton Ashcraft kept the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen rested on Thursday with one of the best pitching starts in the 2026 MLB season. The Pirates starter
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 13
Three Takeaways: Pirates Finally Figure it Out Against Marlins
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates looked like they'd take their first sweep post All-Star break, but managed to find some positive towards the end. The Pirates defeated the Miami Marlins 13-1 in the series finale at loanDepot Park on Aug.
Braxton Ashcraft News / Field Level Media / August 13
Braxton Ashcraft, Pirates overwhelm Marlins with 13-1 rout
Braxton Ashcraft pitched a complete game and struck out 10 batters as the Pirates ended Miami's four-game winning streak by defeating the host Marlins 13-1 on Thursday afternoon.
Endy Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Pirates Place Endy Rodriguez On Injured List
The Pirates announced Thursday that breakout catcher Endy Rodriguez has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his left hip. Right-hander Isaac Mattson is up from Triple-A to take his spot on the roster.
Don Kelly News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Pirates' Don Kelly Gets Blunt After Latest Loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reeling at the wrong time. After their 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, Pittsburgh has lost three straight games and seven of its last nine since the trade deadline.
Braxton Ashcraft News / Field Level Media / August 13
Pirates turn to Braxton Ashcraft in quest to salvage finale vs. Marlins
Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft and Miami's Tyler Phillips have some things in common. Both of them are right-handed starting pitchers who have spent loads of time as relievers.
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.
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.
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.
Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / August 11
Pirates Share Oneil Cruz Decision Amid Rehab Assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates adjusted Oneil Cruz's rehab assignment on Tuesday, moving the All-Star center fielder from Triple-A Indianapolis to Double-A Altoona as he continues working toward a return from a fractured left hand.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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