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Mitch Jebb News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27
One Pirates Prospect Pushing for September Promotion
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few interesting prospects that could make an impact in 2027 and one player should get a chance prior to that.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27
Endy Rodríguez Pens Message to Pirates Fans After Surgery
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost many of their best players to injury this season and won't have their top hitting catcher for a long period.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27
Pirates Should Claim Reds Slugger Off Waivers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need some power and a right-handed bat in their lineup and one rival team has a player who would address that issue.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27
Takeaways: Pirates Star is Back
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates were close to completing an incredible road series, but fell just short of their ultimate goal. The Pirates took two of three games against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park for their final West Coast road trip of 2026.
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.
Khristian Curtis News / Bucs Dugout / August 27
Pirates pitcher Khristian Curtis deserves more outings 
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a handful of young pitchers with a lot of potential, and Khristian Curtis is one of them. The 24-year-old has only pitched in two games so far but both outings were very impressive.
Endy Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Pirates' Endy Rodriguez has season-ending hip surgery
Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is done for the year following left hip labrum surgery on Wednesday, the Bucs announced. He’ll be sidelined for seven to nine months.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 26
Pirates' Endy Rodríguez Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had high hopes for Endy Rodríguez, but injuries have ruined a promising career. The Pirates announced that Rodríguez underwent surgery to repair his left hip labrum on Aug.
Mason Montgomery News / Bucs Dugout / August 26
Mason Montgomery emerging into closer Pirates desperately need
The Pirates bullpen is one of the main reasons why a once promising season turned on a dime and became the most disappointing in a decade. It’s improved since the All-Star break and especially the trade deadline, but a combination of relievers sank the Pirates’ ship.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 26
Pirates Make Two Outfield Changes for Padres Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates look to get an important road sweep and will do so with a changed outfield The Pirates take on the San Diego Padres in the series finale on Aug.
Camilo Doval News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 26
Pirates' Camilo Doval Making Most of New Opportunity
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates focused on the bullpen at the trade deadline and one pitcher is thriving with his new team. Right-handed pitcher Camilo Doval has pitched really well for the Pirates, since they added him via trade from the New York Yankees on Aug.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26
Pirates, with resurgent bullpen, strive for sweep of Padres
It's an article of faith that the San Diego Padres normally will prevail in tight games because they have one of the top bullpens in the majors. Conversely, the Pittsburgh Pirates are four games under .500 and a long shot to make the National League playoffs because their bullpen has failed them more often than not.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 26
Pirates' Paul Skenes Makes One Massive Improvement vs. Padres
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes hadn't shown what made him one of the best pitchers in baseball recently, but the Pittsburgh Pirates ace finally delivered. Skenes was excellent for the Pirates in their 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 26
Pirates' Oneil Cruz Pulls Off Unthinkable Against Mason Miller
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had their struggles at the plate as of late, but they really just needed one swing of the bat to help them achieve their ultimate goal.
Oneil Cruz News / Field Level Media / August 26
Oneil Cruz's 9th-inning HR the only run in Pirates' defeat of Padres
Oneil Cruz lined a two-out solo homer in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday night and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the San Diego Padres 1-0.
Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / August 25
Pirates' Paul Skenes strives to regain dominance in clash vs. Padres
The Pittsburgh Pirates' extra-inning win over the San Diego Padres on Monday might be classified as a case of too little, too late when it comes to Pittsburgh's playoff hopes.
Braxton Ashcraft News / TWSN / August 24
Braxton Ashcraft Pitching Matchup & Analysis (August 24th)
Braxton Ashcraft has been overshadowed by Paul Skenes in the past, but he’s put together two very strong seasons to start his MLB career. As a rookie, Ashcraft pitched in 69.2 innings, where he had a 2.71 ERA and 2.0 WAR.
Brandon Lowe News / Yardbarker / August 21
Pirates' Brandon Lowe leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics
The Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason acquisition of Brandon Lowe continues to be a massive win for the team, as he leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20
Paul Skenes is reportedly unhappy with the Pirates over one decision
The drama of the 2026 season is continuing for Paul Skenes. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace pitcher Skenes was unhappy with the team’s decision to give him some extra rest in between his previous two starts, Pittsburgh sportswriter Andrew Fillipponi reports this week.
Spencer Horwitz News / Just Baseball / August 20
Spencer Horwitz Is Embracing the Ups and Downs of 2026
During the first half of the 2026 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked like an offensive juggernaut. Led by the breakout of Oneil Cruz and the new additions of Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn, the club was beginning to turn a corner.
Dominic Fletcher News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Pirates Release Dominic Fletcher
Outfielder Dominic Fletcher triggered a release clause in his minor league deal with the Pirates and has been granted his release, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 19
Concerns over Paul Skenes grow as struggles continue in start versus Tigers
More rest wasn't the answer.
Oneil Cruz News / Yardbarker / August 19
Oneil Cruz proves worth to Pirates in return from injury, rough rehab assignment
Before his appearance on Tuesday, Cruz last played for the Pirates way back on June 7.
Oneil Cruz News / Yardbarker / August 17
Pirates' Oneil Cruz to reclaim center-field role amid return from injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated Cruz off the 60-day injury list (IL).
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15
Red Sox's Sonny Gray sets new career high with win vs. Pirates
With another win, his second of the month, Sonny Gray's career resurgence has turned into putting together a season that can be argued as the best season of his overall career.
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