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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 10
Improved Pirates still have major flaws that will hold them back
The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates are an objectively better team than they have been in recent seasons, but they still have some significant flaws.
Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 10
Pirates Give Optimistic Return Timeline for Jared Jones
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones has been working diligently to get back to the major leagues and it might come earlier than some expected.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Bryan Reynolds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 10
Pirates Make Bryan Reynolds Decision Before Giants Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into a crucial game with the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park and have one big lineup change. Bryan Reynolds is not in the lineup against the Giants in the series finale, as Nick Yorke will take his place in left field and hit eighth in the batting order.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 10
Pirates' Patience at the Plate Gives Offense Life
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had struggled to find any real production from the plate on this current road trip, but their most recent game saw them get back to what they do best.
Joey Bart News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 10
Joey Bart Proving Pirates Right in May
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed more offensive production from their catcher group and Joey Bart is doing just that this month. Bart has slashed .412/.412/.588 for an OPS of 1.000 in five games, with seven hits in 17 at-bats, a home run, three RBI and four runs scored for the Pirates in May, his best stretch of games so far.
Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 10
Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Makes Important Adjustment vs. Giants
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft has been dominant this season, but had to make a change in his most recent against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.
Edward Florentino News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 10
Top Pirates Prospect Dominating in Return From Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one prospect that they have high hopes for and is showing them he's finally putting it together in 2026. Pirates outfield prospect Edward Florentino has had a great May with High-A Greensboro, which came after he finished his rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton , as he returned from an ankle injury.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 10
Pirates collect 20 hits as Braxton Ashcraft dominates Giants
Braxton Ashcraft threw seven innings of one-run ball, batterymate Joey Bart matched his career high with four hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates used a 20-hit assault to roll past the host San Francisco Giants 13-3 on Saturday night.
Pirates Boost Offense in Lineup Before Giants Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't gotten the production from the plate they've wanted over the past few games, but their lineup for their upcoming game should bring them exactly what they're looking for.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 9
Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/09/2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 21-18 record following the start of their three-game road series in San Francisco. During the last 24 hours, the club struggled to find offensive consistency.
Pirates Prospect Showing Great Power on Rehab Assignment
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates prospect is working back from an injury and has gone above and beyond what was expected of him from it. Outfielder prospect Jhostynxon Garcia started his rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on May 1 and has swung the bat exactly as the Pirates would've hoped he did, with some great power so far.
Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 9
Pirates' Marcell Ozuna Reaches Impressive Career Milestone
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Marcell Ozuna has played in the major leagues a long time and his latest home run was a huge one for his career.
Pirates Bring Back Utility Player Before Giants Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a new position player on their roster, who will feature in their upcoming game as well. The Pirates recalled utility player Nick Yorke from Triple-A Indianapolis, as they placed outfielder Jake Mangum on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, retroactive to May 6.
Paul Skenes News / TheSheGotGame / May 8
Livvy Dunne Reveals 1-Rule Policy That She Follows With MLB Star Paul Skenes
Looking past social media influencer and gymnastics topics, Olivia, aka Livvy Dunne, opened up about the one thing she follows in the course of her relationship with MLB star Paul Skenes.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 8
Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/08/2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 21-17 record, placing them third in the NL Central. The club secured a series victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 4-2 win on Thursday.
Konnor Griffin News / Field Level Media / May 8
Pirates' Konnor Griffin 'settled in' ahead of opener vs. Giants
San Francisco Bay Area baseball fans will get their first up-close look at Pittsburgh prized rookie Konnor Griffin when the Giants host the Pirates in a three-game series that begins Friday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / May 8
We Need to Talk About the Pirates’ Catching Situation
After being a historically poor offense during the 2025 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have seen a very sizable improvement early this season. With new acquisitions such as Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn delivering, as expected, the morale around the offense is currently higher than ever in Pittsburgh.
Brandon Lowe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7
Pirates’ Brandon Lowe hits moonshot homer in 1st inning for 2nd straight game
Ben Cherington, the general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, must grin from ear to ear every time Brandon Lowe smacks a home run. Lowe has already been one of the best free agent signings of the 2026 season as the slugger is showcasing his power in a major way.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7
Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/07/2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 20-17 record. They sit five games back in the NL Central. This is after evening their series in Arizona. Over the last 24 hours, the club rode an elite pitching performance to a 1-0 shutout victory at Chase Field.
Chris Devenski News / Field Level Media / May 7
Pirates place RHP Chris Devenski (illness) on injured list
The Pirates placed relief pitcher Chris Devenski on the 15-day injured list Thursday with an undisclosed illness. Pittsburgh recalled fellow right-hander Cam Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding transaction.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 7
Nolan Arenado sums up Paul Skenes' stuff after getting shut out
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, as he’s been doing to all opponents since an uncharacteristic Opening Day dud, absolutely dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 1-0 win on Wednesday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 7
Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin has put one elite skill on full display
Griffin has shown off one elite skill early and often in his young MLB career.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB
The Pittsburgh Pirates will play on Tuesday night without manager Don Kelly.
Chris Devenski News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5
MLB Issues Three-Game Suspension To Chris Devenski
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Pirates righty Chris Devenski has been given a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for what the league believes to have been intentionally throwing at Reds infielder Sal Stewart in Saturday’s game. That will go into effect tonight, unless Devenski files an appeal.
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