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Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates match MLB record with 7 straight walks

The Pittsburgh Pirates made some MLB history on Saturday evening, at the expense of the Cincinnati Reds. During the afternoon matchup between the two teams, the Pirates tied an MLB record with seven straight walks.

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Is Pirates Catcher Finally Emerging?

For the first four weeks of the season, the evidence had been grim. Entering last night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis was hitting .154/.247/.200, a slash line defined by weak contact and frustration at the plate.

Jared Triolo News / Field Level Media / May 2

Pirates reinstate INF Jared Triolo (knee) from injured list

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated infielder Jared Triolo from the 10-day injured list ahead of their Saturday game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 2

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/02/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates now hold a 17-16 record after snapping a five-game losing streak on Friday night. The club had a dominant pitching performance. They also had a four-homer power surge.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Pirates’ Paul Skenes has perfect reaction to Henry Davis home run

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak on Friday, by defeating the Cincinnati Reds 9-1. Pirates catcher Henry Davis blasted two home runs in the game.

Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 2

Pirates' Seth Hernandez Makes Up for First Big Mistake

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates young ace Seth Hernandez has pitched excellently in 2026, but went through his first real adversity since becoming a professional.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 2

Pirates May Have Unearthed Prospect Gem

Triston "Murf" Gray’s first professional season with the Pittsburgh Pirates has opened with a stretch that exceeds most expectations for a Competitive Balance Round pick.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 2

Losing streak over, Pirates strive for another win vs. Reds

Fresh from snapping their five-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates will look for back-to-back wins when they host the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 2

ESPN updates Pirates top prospect list for May

ESPN’s updated list of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top prospects shows a lot of movement within the organization’s top ten. The very top of the list remains unchanged, as Konnor Griffin maintains his status as the top Pirates’ prospect and the top prospect in baseball.

Bryan Reynolds News / Field Level Media / May 1

Bryan Reynolds displays his dominance of Reds in Pirates rout

Bryan Reynolds continued his dominance of Cincinnati pitching with a tape-measure homer and an RBI triple in support of seven strong innings from Mitch Keller as the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 Friday night in Pittsburgh.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Oneil Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Watch Pirates’ Oneil Cruz feed Punxsutawney Phil a banana

Two of the more prominent figures in Pennsylvania today converged in PNC Park. Punxsutawney Phil, the most important and recognizable groundhog on the planet, was in town to participate in the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Thursday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St.

Ryan Harbin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Pirates Release Ryan Harbin

May 1: As expected, the MLB.com transaction log indicates that Harbin has been released. It stands to reason Pittsburgh will try to bring him back on a minor league contract.

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 1

Pirates vs. Reds Starting in Rain Delay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds will have a delayed start to the first game of their weekend series at PNC Park due to inclement weather.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 1

Pirates' Jared Jones Could Take Another Step in Recovery

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates can't wait to get Jared Jones back fully healthy and he's ready for the next step in his comeback from injury. Jones

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 1

Pirates Giving Outfielder Prospect Great Opportunity

PITTSBURGH — One Pittsburgh Pirates prospect is finally breaking out in 2026 and the organization is making sure they capitalize on that. Lonnie White Jr.

Mitch Jebb News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 1

Pirates Rising Prospect Dealt Setback After Strong 2026 Start

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had one prospect that was making great strides in 2026, but won't play for the foreseeable future. Pirates outfield prospect Mitch Jebb went on the 7-day injured list back on April 27 and hasn't played since with Triple-A Indianapolis, where he earned promotion to back on April 21.

Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 1

Pirates' April Report Card: Catcher a Problem, Brandon Lowe is Not

PITTSBURGH — The calendar has flipped to May, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stand at the most maddening non-losing record in baseball: 16-16. It's the high-water mark of mediocrity, a number that perfectly encapsulates a month of dizzying highs, a genuine pulse, and a current five-game losing streak that has the fanbase reaching for the antacids.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/01/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the new month with a 16-16 record after a challenging home stand. The team was swept in a four-game series by the St. Louis Cardinals, concluding with a 10-5 loss yesterday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / May 1

The Pirates’ Next Ace Is Already Thriving in the Minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2025 MLB Draft looking to answer some important questions regarding how their future core was beginning to develop. While the Pirates have proved repeatedly that they’re capable of developing high-end pitching talent, the same could not be said for their hitting depth outside of Konnor Griffin.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / April 30