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Pirates turn to bullpen in series finale vs. Giants

The Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday squandered a chance to make up ground in the race for a wild-card spot in the National League. They'll look to make the most of their opportunity on Thursday afternoon when they host the decisive contest of a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants.

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Pirates made several roster moves to kick off September

The Pirates are making roster moves with one month left in the season. The Bucs recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of catcher Christian Bethancourt from Indianapolis, adding him to both the 28-man roster and the 40-man roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Pirates, Jose Herrera Agree To Minor League Contract

The Pirates are in agreement with catcher Jose Herrera on a minor league deal, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He’s been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 2

Pirates Would Make Huge Mistake Shutting Down Paul Skenes

PITTSBURGH — It's been a rough year for Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes, and one that he's struggled in throughout. Skenes faltered again in his latest start vs.

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Don Kelly News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 2

What Pirates' Don Kelly Must Do to Keep Job

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are in familiar territory as they kick off the final full month of regular season action. Even after an impressive walk-off victory kept them within 5.0 games of the final Wild Card spot in the National League, the feeling in Pittsburgh is that postseason baseball is once again out of reach.

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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 / September 2

3 Things Pirates Need to Fix Before Next Season

Barring a miracle turn of events, the Pittsburgh Pirates ' postseason drought will extend to 11 years. The Pirates had plenty of hope to make it back to October earlier in the summer, and the club was rather aggressive buyers at the trade deadline, bringing in four right-handed relievers to help supplement a struggling bullpen.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 2

Pirates Offense Crushes Awful Trend in Historic Win vs. Giants

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates hadn't found success throughout August, but started September doing everything they hadn't done before. The Pirates scored 13 runs against the San Francisco Giants in what was one of the wilder games of the season, just eeking out a 13-12 victory in the series opener at PNC Park on Sept.

Paul Skenes News / Just Baseball / September 2

Why Paul Skenes’ Criticism Is Still Being Misplaced

The beginning of Paul Skenes‘ career has been nothing short of tremendous. Prior to 2026, Skenes’ first two big-league campaigns were filled with accolades, including an NL Rookie of the Year Award, a Cy Young Award, and back-to-back All-Star Game starts.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2

Pirates make history with massive inning in wild walk-off win vs. Giants

Before the Pittsburgh Pirates finished off a wild game against the San Francisco Giants with a walk-off win, they made franchise history in the third inning.

Pirates outlast Giants after blowing six-run lead

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 1

Pirates outlast Giants after blowing six-run lead

Brandon Lowe raced home from third base on a throwing error by substitute third baseman Osleivis Basabe with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, allowing the Pittsburgh Pirates, after blowing a six-run lead, to outlast the visiting San Francisco Giants 13-12 on Tuesday night.

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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 / Yardbarker / September 2

Don't let Skenes' dud distract you from Webb's woes

Don't let Pirates ace Paul Skenes' dud distract you from Giants ace Logan Webb's woes

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb should thank Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes.

Pirates make history with massive inning in wild walk-off win vs. Giants

Pirates outlast Giants after blowing six-run lead

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Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1

Pirates Hinting at Plan For Nick Gonzales to End 2026

PITTSBURGH — Nick Gonzales is one of the Pittsburgh Pirates' best hitters, and the team has looked at ways to get the most out of that The Pirates have Gonzales at designated hitter and batting fourth against the San Francisco Giants in the series opener at PNC Park on Sept.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / September 1

Former Pirates First-Round Pick Gets Dumped by MLB Team

Connor Joe’s long, winding baseball road took another turn Tuesday, when the Seattle Mariners designated the former Pittsburgh Pirates first-round pick for assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1

Pirates Make First Roster Moves of September

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are now in their final month of the regular season and made some moves that they hope will bolster their roster. The

Christian Bethancourt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Pirates Select Christian Bethancourt

The Pirates have selected the contract of catcher Christian Bethancourt, per a team announcement. They also recalled southpaw Brandon Eisert. Catcher Endy Rodriguez, who recently underwent hip surgery, heads to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man roster spot for Bethancourt.