The Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates are back where they started after splitting two extra-inning games this week. The Diamondbacks lead the Pirates by one game in the race for the final wild-card spot in the National League heading into the decisive contest of their three-game series in Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a bold trade at last year's deadline, moving on from a franchise cornerstone, but it's looked like the right move.
James McCann's RBI single in the top of the 12th proved to be the difference in the Arizona Diamondbacks' wild 8-7 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had almost no chance in their most recent game, but their offense did what they had to do to come close. The Pirates erased a 6-0 deficit in the eighth inning and tied it up in the ninth inning, but fell just short of the win, falling 8-7 in 12 innings to the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park on July 28.
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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 — The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt with a number of injuries, but one player is back and ready to contribute. The Pirates have Endy Rodríguez back at catcher and batting seventh against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park on July 28.
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a potentially devastating injury Tuesday after imaging on rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez revealed no fracture in his left hand.
PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz hasn't played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in almost two months, but he's on the right track towards his full return. Pirates general
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly isn't afraid of letting his feelings be known and even in big games. Kelly earned himself an ejection in the bottom of the eighth inning in the Pirates series opener vs.
Brandon Lowe's RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning scored Billy Cook and propelled the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
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Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez was removed from Monday night's game against Arizona after being hit in the left hand by a pitch.
The Pirates have acquired outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. Baltimore, who designated him for assignment a few days ago, receives cash considerations in return.
The Pittsburgh Pirates envision themselves as contenders for a playoff spot with the trade deadline on the horizon. Sitting one game out of a wild-card spot in the National League, the Pirates will look to improve their standing at the expense of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.
In this blog on Athlon Sports, we will discuss the wild developments taking place in the modern sports card industry. At Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 between July 16 and July 19, the collecting world witnessed a historic moment as Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg signed his Cooper Flagg Rookie Debut Patch Autograph live on stage.
Just two days after being designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 24, Urquidy has found a new home with the Chicago White Sox.
It takes a special player to start on one of the best programs in college baseball and help lead them to a national championship as a true freshman. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ fifth overall selection in this past draft, Derek Curiel, is that special player.
On July 18, the Pittsburgh Pirates saw one of their most intriguing pitching prospects step on a big league mound for the first time in the second game of a doubleheader versus the Cleveland Guardians.
It’s been over a decade since the Pittsburgh Pirates last advanced beyond the MLB regular season and participated in the playoffs, but they have a real opportunity to break that streak this season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are fighting for their first postseason berth since 2015. Pittsburgh has had an up-and-down season, and things are down at the moment.
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones' performance has surged in July, and he has become a dominant weapon in the rotation.
Dennis Santana has to be feeling a sense of deja vu right now. It is probably not a good feeling.
The Pirates announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Shawn Ross. Fellow catcher Rafael Flores has been placed on the seven-day concussion-related injured list.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have no plans to move Oneil Cruz ahead of the MLB trade deadline, despite recent speculation surrounding the injured outfielder.
The Pirates' moves on Thursday can only be the start of their bullpen overhaul. They still need a lot more.
The New York Yankees were 2-0 winners over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night, and the biggest driving force behind it was a dominant start from Max Fried in his return to the rotation for the first time in over two months.
New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero is not making any friends around Major League Baseball when it comes to both pitchers and umpires.
With the Aug. 3rd MLB deadline rapidly approaching, teams will soon be figuring out whether to buy or sell. One somewhat surprising team is reportedly expected to be a buyer.
While the Pittsburgh Pirates sit in fourth place in the NL Central this season, they are only one game behind the St. Louis Cardinals and have a record of 50-47.
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