Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ken Rosenthal News / Bucs Dugout / June 21

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal says Pirates could deal a competitive Balance pick ahead of MLB Draft

The 2026 MLB Draft is right around the corner on July 11-12, and MLB insider Ken Rosenthal believes the Bucs could be willing to trade a competitive balance pick ahead of the draft.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates 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.

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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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Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 20

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Finding Different Ways to Succeed

PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler is still learning throughout his first season in the major leagues, but he's recently shown that he can adapt quickly and still pitch well in an outing.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Bryan Reynolds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 20

Pirates' Bryan Reynolds Gives Good Sign With Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had some bad luck with recent injuries and had another issue ahead of their most recent game. The Pirates scratched left fielder Bryan Reynolds from the lineup ahead of their series opener vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

Pirates Open To Trading Prospects, CBR-A Draft Pick

The Pirates carry an even 38-38 record into today’s game with the Rockies, and Pittsburgh sits two games out of a wild card slot in the crowded NL playoff

Bubba Chandler News / Inside The Diamonds / June 20

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: 8th Inning Sinks Pirates, Chandler Strong Outing, & More

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 38-38 record and sit 8.5 games behind first place in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club suffered a heartbreaking loss.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / June 20

Pirates look to Paul Skenes to even series against Rockies

Paul Skenes has dominated the Colorado Rockies in his home park, but his one start in Denver didn't go as well. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander has made one start at Coors Field when he allowed four runs in five innings on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 20

4 Pirates Trade Targets to Fix DH Problem

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates took a serious blow as they dropped below .500 recently. Dropping series to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves brought the surging Pirates back down to reality, and it seemed for a moment that the dream was quickly fading.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Pirates Make Surprising Last-Minute Lineup Decision

The Pittsburgh Pirates are struggling offensively with two of their top offensive weapons on the injured list. That battle will get a little bit harder on Friday, as the Pirates made Bryan Reynolds a last-minute scratch ahead of their game against the Colorado Rockies.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 19

Pirates Starting Pitcher Has Crucial Start Against Rockies

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field this weekend, June 19-21, and one of their starting pitchers has a chance to continue his solid performances.

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Joey Bart News / Field Level Media / June 19

Braves activate C Joey Bart from injured list following trade

The Atlanta Braves activated catcher Joey Bart from the 10-day injured list on Friday, one day after acquiring him in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 19

Pirates Willing to Trade Draft Pick at Deadline

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates could have one of their better seasons in a decade and the front office is ready to make moves that will make the team better.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 19

Pirates rumors: Pittsburgh dangling draft pick in early trade deadline discussions

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have the fifth and 34th overall picks in the MLB Draft and might use them at the trade deadline to improve. Notably, the Pirates are looking to make a trade and could utilize that draft pick to do so, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Joey Bart News / Field Level Media / June 19

Braves acquire C Joey Bart in trade with Pirates

Three bullpen arms the Pirates should target at the MLB trade deadline

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 14

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Reynolds Does it All, Horwitz takes one for the Team, and Deep Dive into Bubba’s Progress

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 36-35 record in the National League Central standings. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a gritty 3-2 victory at PNC Park.