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Pirates Unveil New Leadoff Hitter vs. Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made lineup changes in the series opener vs. the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park, including adding a new leadoff hitter.

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Pirates Futures Game Selections Include No. 1 Draft Choice and Home Run Leader

Konnor Griffin and Esmerlyn Valdez have been named to represent the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. They’ll be part of a National League squad managed by former Atlanta Braves great Chipper Jones.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 30

Pirates Look to Stay Hot at the Plate vs. Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates made history this weekend with a dominant three-game sweep of the New York Mets, marking one of the most explosive offensive performances in franchise history.

Oneil Cruz News / Fastball on SI / June 30

Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz Joins Historic Company With Multi-Home Run Explosion

Oneil Cruz has been going through an up-and-down season to say the least, but the Pittsburgh Pirates' young star still found a way to make history at the plate on Sunday.

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Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 30

Pirates Prospect Duo Make All-Star Futures Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have two top prospects playing in the top game for the best future prospects in baseball. The Natonal League revealed their roster for the 2025 All-Star Futures Game, with both High-A Greensboro shortstop/center fielder Konnor Griffin and right fielder/designated hitter Esmerlyn Valdez each making it.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 30

Cubs Pushing for Pirates' Starting Pitcher

PITTSBURGH — One Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher is the prized trade candidate for a National League Central Divisional foe. Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported that the Pirates and Cubs are having serious discussions on right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Cardinals Look to Remain Unbeaten Against Pirates’ Paul Skenes

Fresh off a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians, the St. Louis Cardinals (47-38) now turn their attention to Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates (35-50). The Cardinals sit in third place in the NL Central, two and a half games back of the division leading Chicago Cubs, and a half game back of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / June 30

Pittsburgh Pirates Offense Does Something Not Seen in 90 Years of History in Sweep of Mets

The Pittsburgh Pirates put up another dominant offense performance on Sunday afternoon, beating the New York Mets 12-1 to earn a three-game sweep at PNC Park.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 30

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Hits Multi-HR Game vs. Mets

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz had the best game he's had over a difficult month for him at the plate. Cruz and the Pirates faced off against the New York Mets at PNC Park on June 29, looking for a victory, which would complete their second sweep of the season.

Ke'Bryan Hayes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 30

Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes Finds Groove at Plate

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is hitting the best he has all season, culminating in a great performance vs. the New York Mets at PNC Park.

Genesis Cabrera News / Bucs Dugout / June 30

Genesis Cabrera makes solid first impression with Pirates

The hard-throwing lefty signed a major league deal on Thursday and pitched on Friday. The Pittsburgh Pirates added a needed left-handed arm out of the bullpen with Ryan Borucki on the 15-day IL, and General Manager Ben Cherington was able to grab a free agent with experience and upside.

MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 30

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview, Prediction & Odds | June 30, 2025

We have an exciting NL Central battle as the St. Louis Cardinals in the opening game of a three-game series. The Cardinals are third in the NL Central with a 47-38 record up to this point and will have righty Erick Fedde on the bump.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 29

Pirates sweep of Mets featured some baffling, historic numbers

The 2025 New York Mets are, generally speaking, a very good baseball team. The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates are, objectively, a very bad baseball team. Those two facts alone made the Pirates' three-game weekend sweep — capped off with an emphatic 12-1 win on Sunday — improbable enough.

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Pirates hammer Mets, finish three-game sweep with 30 runs

Oneil Cruz hit two home runs and had four RBIs, Henry Davis had four hits and the host Pittsburgh Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 12-1 rout on Sunday afternoon.

Dennis Santana News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Pirates’ Dennis Santana suspension for attacking fan begins

The Pittsburgh Pirates are without one of their best relief pitchers for three games, starting Sunday. Pirates reliever Dennis Santana is serving a suspension for confronting a fan in Detroit on June 19, per the Associated Press.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 29

Pirates Score Season-High, Sweep Mets

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had their best offensive game of the season, as they demolished the New York Mets, 12-2 at PNC Park. The Pirates complete the sweep of the Mets, as they also won 9-1 on June 27 and 9-2 on June 28.

Chipper Jones News / The Spun / June 29

Chipper Jones Saddened By Death Of Legendary MLB Star

This weekend saw the passing of former Pittsburgh Pirates great Dave Parker, who died at 74 just weeks before he was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Dennis Santana News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 29

Pirates Relief Pitcher Starts Serving Suspension

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher will miss a few games, due to punishment for a recent fan altercation. The Pirates announced that right-handed relief pitcher Dennis Santana will serve a three-game suspension after a fight with a fan earlier in the month.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Pirates bid to ride strong showings at plate in finale vs. Mets

The Pittsburgh Pirates have experienced trouble scoring runs throughout most of this season, however that hasn't been a problem this weekend against the New York Mets.

Francisco Lindor News / Yardbarker / June 28

Mets' slump has reached desperate point

It's not a great time right now for the Mets. It might get even more desperate if they end up getting swept by the Pirates on Sunday.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Parker dies at 74

Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Parker died Saturday at the age of 74.

Bailey Falter News / Just Baseball / June 28

Why Bailey Falter is the Pirates’ Best Trade Chip

When examining the Pittsburgh Pirates as a team, it’s easy to see one clear theme that truly captures their 2025 season: This year has been a massive disappointment, and far from what they had hoped it would be.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Pirates Make Paul Skenes, Andrew McCutchen Decision Before Trade Deadline

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher, Paul Skenes, is currently playing in his second season for the team after being selected first overall in 2023 MLB Draft. Since his call-up to the majors in May 2024, he’s quickly cemented himself as Pittsburgh’s ace and claimed NL Rookie of the Year honors last season.