Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pirates Send Promising Rookie Pitcher Down to Minor Leagues

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few games remaining in 2026, but one of their rookie pitchers won't feature for them again. The Pirates announced that they optioned right-handed pitcher Khristian Curtis to the Rookie-Level Florida Complex League Pirates ahead of their series finale against the St.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Pirates Must Fix One Big Weakness Heading into 2027

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates improved in many facets this season, but they couldn't get one part right. The Pirates have been awful against left-handed pitching in 2026, especially left-handed starting pitching, posting an 18-33 record.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 24

Pirates Bullpen Coming Into Full Picture For 2027

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are almost done with the 2026 season and their bullpen will play a big role in their success or lack thereof in 2027.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 24

Pirates Pitchers Set New Historic Mark for Franchise

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates' pitchers haven't always had a great season, but they have shown dominance throughout. The Pirates set a new franchise record for strikeouts in a season with 1,444, after right-handed pitcher Lake Bachar struck out St.

Yandy Diaz News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Hits leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 24

What changes can the Pirates make to get over the hump?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are about to complete their best season in a decade, but it’s still far short of their goals to compete for a World Series. Though this year is coming to a close for the Buccos, there are several things they can try to do next season to finally get them over the hump and back into the playoff picture.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / September 24

Paul Skenes closes underwhelming season with start vs. Cardinals

Paul Skenes will make his final start of a disappointing season as he tries to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday afternoon in the decisive contest of a three-game series.

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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 23

Pirates Name Starting Pitcher Against Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates look to take the series against the St. Louis Cardinals and finally have their starting pitcher for the next contest.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 23

Pirates' Jared Jones Could Join Baseball's Elite in 2027

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones is pitching at his best in September, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are finally seeing just how dominant he can be for the future.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23

Surging Pirates set sights on silencing Cardinals in rematch

The Pittsburgh Pirates were eliminated from playoff contention last week, but they appear determined to head into the offseason on a high note. The Pirates (80-77) will seek their season-high sixth straight victory on Wednesday night when they continue a three-game series against the visiting St.

Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 23

Pirates Players Share Clear Message on Brandon Lowe's Future

PITTSBURGH — Brandon Lowe is one of the best second basemen in baseball, and he's put up an incredible season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lowe has given the Pirates everything they wanted from him when they traded for him last offseason, but they may lose all of that when he becomes a free agent this winter .

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

Paul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / September 23

Pirates ace Paul Skenes cites WBC as contributor to drop in velocity

Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting pitcher Paul Skenes has come out and revealed that he believes his involvement in the World Baseball Classic is one reason to blame for his inconsistency and alarming drop in velocity in 2026.

Paul Skenes News / EssentiallySports / September 23

'Shouldn’t Be the Root Cause': Paul Skenes Gets Blunt Reality Check After Statements Made on His ‘Down Year’

Paul Skenes didn’t expect the 2026 season to turn out the way it has. Since the start of this season, his drop in velocity has been a major talking point in Pittsburgh, and, per the reigning Cy Young Award winner, the blame partially goes to his WBC pitching in early 2026.

Jared Jones News / Field Level Media / September 22

Jared Jones, Pirates blank Cardinals in series opener

Jared Jones and two relievers combined on a one-hitter as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday for their fifth straight win.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / September 22

2026 Transactions: Pirates DFA Doval, Fraley & Ward Released

Just a few weeks after the Pirates acquired reliever Camilo Doval, Pittsburgh opted to take care of offseason business a little early and designated him off the 40-man roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 22

Three Big Goals for Pirates Series Win Over Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have little time left in the 2026 season, but there are a few things they can do to end it as best they can. The Pirates host the St.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / September 22

Pirates reinstate Kirby Yates from IL, DFA Camilo Doval

The Pittsburgh Pirates swapped one former All-Star closer for another Tuesday when Kirby Yates was activated from the injured list and fellow right-hander Camilo Doval was designated for assignment.

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 / Yardbarker / September 21

Paul Skenes admits World Baseball Classic affected his season

For the first time in his short three-year MLB career, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace looked like he wasn't completely dominant and overpowering hitters.

Cubs somber after Alex Bregman's scary injury

Bregman posts gnarly photo update after getting hit in face by foul ball

Extent of Bregman’s injuries from errant foul ball have been revealed

Blue Jays RHP Dylan Cease might be done for season

Dodgers have familiar Roki Sasaki spot for postseason

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Pirates, Brandon Lowe Have Mutual Interest In New Deal

Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe has thrived this year, but it could go down as his only season with the franchise. While Lowe is on track to become a free agent in the offseason, he and the Pirates have mutual interest in a new deal, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Pirates Place Esmerlyn Valdez On 10-Day Injured List

The Pirates placed outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list today before their afternoon matchup with the Cubs. Utilityman Ronny Simon got the call-up from Triple-A Indianapolis to take his place on the active roster.