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Ryan O'Hearn's 3 doubles, 3 RBIs spark Pirates' blowout of Mariners

Ryan O'Hearn went 4-for-5 with three doubles and three RBIs and Braxton Ashcraft struck out 10 in six solid innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates trounced the visiting Seattle Mariners 11-1 on Wednesday.

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Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Leaves Mariners Game With Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw one of their better players leave their most recent contest. Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz didn't come out for his scheduled at-bat in the bottom of the fourth inning, as Esmerlyn Valdez came into pinch-hit for him.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Announces Career News on Wednesday

Paul Skenes has justified the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft so far in his professional career. Skenes is coming off a 2025 Cy Young Award-winning season in which he led MLB in ERA (1.97), was fourth in strikeouts (216) and WHIP (0.95), and finished second in WAR among starting pitchers (7.6).

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Khristian Curtis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 24

Pirates Prospect Khristian Curtis Injured After Taking Line Drive

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw one of their better pitchers in the farm system leave his most recent game after a scary incident. Pirates right-handed

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 24

Pirates' Marcell Ozuna Bouncing Back: The Case For And Against

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't gotten what they've wanted this season from Marcell Ozuna, but his recent performances might hint he's finally figuring it out.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Olivia Dunne hilariously campaigns for Pirates star Paul Skenes’ ‘Oscar’ after hot dog commercial

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been up and down over the last few weeks, currently sitting at 39-40 ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Seattle Mariners.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 24

3 Things Pirates Must Do Before Trade Deadline

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperately trying to stay afloat through a rough stretch of the summer. A hot start had the entire organization and city hopeful for their 2026 results, but with a record of 39-40 and the halfway point of the regular season here, the Pirates have serious work to do.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 24

Pirates Ryan O’Hearn remains under the radar from national spotlight

The Pittsburgh Pirates made waves in the offseason when they signed Ryan O’Hearn to a 2-year $29 million contract in January. That signing was the largest ever handed out to a free-agent hitter in franchise history and was the first free-agent signed to a multi year contract by the club in a decade.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 24

Pirates Explain Confusing Konnor Griffin Injury Decision

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is getting closer to returning from injury for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but some fans wondered why he couldn't at least do other parts of his game.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 24

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Young Sinks the Pirates, Reynolds Extends Streak to 28, & More

The Pittsburgh Pirates now hold a 39-40 record following a narrow series-opening loss at home. Over the last 24 hours, the club dropped a tight decision to the Seattle Mariners.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 24

Pirates star Konnor Griffin to begin rehab assignment on Wednesday

Konnor Griffin is nearing a return to the Pirates’ infield. The former No. 1 prospect and 20-year-old shortstop sensation will begin a rehab assignment in Double-A with the Altoona Curve beginning on Wednesday.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 23

Pirates Confirm Jared Jones Injury, Return Still a Mystery

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are being careful with right-handed starting pitcher Jared Jones, but they now know what he's dealing with. Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk confirmed that Jones suffered a contusion in his right elbow, after taking a line drive off it in the third inning of his last start vs.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Konnor Griffin Rookie Cards: The Complete 2026 Market Guide for the Pirates' 20-Year-Old Phenom

The baseball world completely changed when the Pittsburgh Pirates selected elite shortstop Konnor Griffin ninth overall in the 2024 draft, before he quickly signed a historic $140M extension.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 21

Pirates build big lead, survive late Rockies rally

Bryan Reynolds and Nick Gonzales homered and finished with two hits each, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 in Denver on Sunday.

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Pirates GM Reveals Exciting Konnor Griffin News After 18 Missed Games

Pittsburgh Pirates fans received a great update on the condition of their young shortstop Konnor Griffin. The 20-year-old has not played a game for Pittsburgh since May 31 after going down to the 10-day injured list with a right elbow strain.

Seth Hernandez News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 21

Pirates Prospect Seth Hernandez Already Drawing Comparisons to Cy Young Winner

The top pitching prospect in all of baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Seth Hernandez, dominated in his latest High-A start. And after that performance, the 19-year-old earned some lofty praise from his pitching coach.

Don Kelly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Pirates’ Don Kelly gets 100% real on controversial call that ended Rockies game

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost another heartbreaker on Saturday night at Coors Field, to the Colorado Rockies. Down one run in the ninth, the Pirates had the bases loaded but couldn’t advance the runners.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 21

Pirates going through familiar story by wasting Paul Skenes' starts

Paul Skenes gives the Pittsburgh Pirates their best chance to win when he takes the mound. However, that has not been the case over his last seven appearances.

Paul Skenes gives up leadoff inside-the-park home run

Pirates manager charges umpires after controversial finish vs. Rockies

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Seth Hernandez News / Inside The Diamonds / June 21

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Pirates Lose as Umpires Interfered Late, Seth Hernandez Fans Eight, and More

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 38-39 record and sit fourth in the National League Central. In the last 24 hours, the team narrowly lost 2-1 to the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

Pirates manager charges umpires after controversial finish vs. Rockies

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a game-tying RBI taken away in crushing fashion Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies. The Pirates trailed the Rockies 2-1 in the top of the 9th inning at Coors Field in Denver, Colo.

Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Paul Skenes gives up leadoff inside-the-park home run

Paul Skenes could only watch in horror Saturday as the first batter he faced raced all the way to home plate. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was behind 2-1 to Colorado Rockies leadoff hitter Jake McCarthy in the bottom of the 1st inning at Coors Field in Denver, Colo.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20