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Pirates place Ryan O'Hearn on IL, activate Jake Mangum

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right fielder/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right quad strain. Outfielder Jake Mangum was reinstated from the 10-day injured list to replace O'Hearn on the 26-man roster.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Pirates Place Ryan O’Hearn On 10-Day Injured List

The Pirates announced that first baseman/right fielder Ryan O’Hearn has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right quad strain. Outfielder Jake Mangum was activated from the 10-day IL in the corresponding move, and Mangum will take O’Hearn’s spot on the 26-man roster.

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Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 17

Bubba Chandler Poising Big Problem for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are optimistic in what right-handed starting pitcher Bubba Chandler will become, but it's not been great for him so far in 2026.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 17

Pirates Promote Exciting Prospect Duo to Bradenton

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates possess many great players in their farm system and have two players who could end up as top players for them in the future.

Joey Bart News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 17

Pirates Give Explanation for Joey Bart Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had one of their main catchers this week due to a recent surprisng injury. Pirates catcher Joey Bart went on the 10-day injured list , retroactive to May 10, with a left foot infection, that has kept from playing with the team the last seven days.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Pirates’ Ryan O’Hearn exits Phillies game with quad injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking on the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday with the hope of advancing to a 25-21 record. Unfortunately, Ryan O’Hearn was forced to leave the contest early due to a quad injury.

Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 16

Pirates Lose Slugger to Injury During Phillies Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates lost one of their most key players this season to an injury in their most recent game. Pirates slugger Ryan O'Hearn departed the in the top of the fourth inning vs.

Paul Skenes News / TheSheGotGame / May 16

Livvy Dunne Reveals the First Thing Paul Skenes Said After Her SI Swimsuit Release

While Livvy Dunne grabbed the spotlight with another SI Swimsuit release, she revealed how her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, keeps proving he is her biggest supporter.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 16

Pirates Make Interesting Outfield Change Before Phillies Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their upcoming contest vs. the Philadelphia Phillies with an outfield that they haven't gone with in 2026.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 16

Pirates offense has been red hot to start the season

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 24-21 to start the season and everyone thought the pitching would be the true calling card for the Buccos, but it has been the offense stealing the show. The Pirates offense is averaging five runs per game so far.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 16

The Brandon Lowe acquisition is paying off for the Pirates

Back in December 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Brandon Lowe in a blockbuster three-team trade, and it's panning out to be the best trade of the offseason for them.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 16

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/16/2026

The Pirates hold a 24-21 record following a highly contested 11-9 loss in 10 innings to the Phillies. Surrendering a late five-run lead at PNC Park marks the fourth time this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 16

Pirates Injured Duo Getting Closer to Return

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have missed the services of two older players, but should get them back in the near future. Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that both outfielder Jake Mangum and right-handed relief pitcher Chris Devenski resumed baseball activities following their recent injuries.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 16

Pirates' Paul Skenes Shows Trust Level in Henry Davis

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes may just be the best there is on the mound in baseball, but he doesn't excel alone.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 16

Pirates Must Fix Bullpen Issues Before It's Too Late

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't gotten the efficiency needed from the bullpen and that came to the forefront of their most recent defeat. The

Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 16

Pirates Top Pitching Prospect Excels in High-A Debut

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some great pitchers in the major leagues, but one player is quickly showing that it won't be too long before he's up there as well.

Seth Hernandez News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 15

Pirates Top Prospect Seth Hernandez Dazzles in First High-A Start

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Seth Hernandez recently became the top-ranked minor leaguer in the organization's farm system—and he showed exactly why he's so highly touted in his first High-A start.