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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4
Pirates Release Yunior Marte, Dominic Fletcher
The Pirates cut ties with a pair of veterans at the Triple-A level on Saturday. Right-hander Yunior Marte and outfielder Dominic Fletcher were released, per the team.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 4
Paul Skenes' All-Star selection is reminder of what game is really about
Major League Baseball announced its selections for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, and it will feature a lot of the expected names and the best players in baseball.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 4
Pirates’ Paul Skenes’ Rocky Season Gets All-Star Boost
WASHINGTON — Paul Skenes is in a rough spot right now, but the Pittsburgh Pirates ace is still amongst the best in baseball. MLB announced Skenes as an
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / July 4
Braxton Ashcraft solid in Pirates' 7-1 win against Nationals
Brandon Lowe and Henry Davis each drove in two runs and Braxton Ashcraft struck out seven in a solid start as the Pittsburgh Pirates earned a 7-1 road win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
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.
Evan Sisk News / Field Level Media / July 4
Pirates place reliever Evan Sisk (elbow) on injured list
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed relief pitcher Evan Sisk on the 15-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation. The 29-year-old left-hander is 1-0 with a 2.23 ERA in 32 appearances out of the bullpen this season.
Paul Skenes News / HerSportsNation / July 4
Livvy Dunne Attends Michael Rubin’s White Party as Paul Skenes Endures Tough Outing
The annual white party hosted by Rubin has since become a regular feature of the summer Hamptons calendar, attended by athletes and celebrities annually, but this year Livvy Dunne was one of them, not accompanied by her boyfriend.
Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin gets 4th of July fireworks started early by stealing home
The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to fight for a spot in the Major League Baseball Playoffs this season. Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin, who has already had some memorable performances this campaign, had another one on Saturday.
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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 4
Pirates Lose Lefty Relief Pitcher to Injury
WASHINGTON — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made another bullpen change in 2026, but this one was out of necessity, rather than a performance-based decison.
Evan Sisk News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4
Pirates Place Evan Sisk On 15-Day Injured List
The Pirates announced that left-hander Evan Sisk has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 1) due to inflammation in his throwing elbow. Right-hander Hunter Stratton has been called up from Triple-A to take Sisk’s spot on the active roster.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 4
MLB Insider Reveals Pirates Plan at Trade Deadline
WASHINGTON — The Pittsburgh Pirates have less than a month until the Aug. 3 trade deadline and it could be a pivotal time for them in 2026. Jon Morosi of MLB Network revealed that the Pirates are looking to buy at the trade deadline and already talking with teams about bringing in relief pitchers, to address their bullpen.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / July 4
Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft charged with shutting down Nats' hot offense
After launching two home runs during the Washington Nationals' five-homer outburst Friday, Daylen Lile is sticking to his approach against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates entering a Saturday matinee.
Spencer Horwitz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3
Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Makes Next Move During Injury Rehab
WASHINGTON — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had their starting first baseman back for more than a week, but Spencer Horwitz is doing his best to rejoin the team as fast as he can.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3
Four Keys to Pirates' Holiday Weekend Series in Nation's Capital
The Pittsburgh Pirates head to the nation's capital for a pivotal three-game holiday weekend series against the Washington Nationals, with both teams jockeying for position in the National League Wild Card race.
Oneil Cruz News / The Lead / July 3
Oneil Cruz’s Injury is Saving Him From Breaking the Strikeout Record
Prior to injuring his hand, Oneil Cruz had been playing the best baseball of his career. Cruz is batting .264 with 14 home runs and 44 RBIs. The home run hitter has been a consistent force for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he is struggling in one spot: strikeouts.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3
Pirates Can't Keep Surging Esmerlyn Valdez Out of Lineup
PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the best hitting teams in baseball and one rookie is playing a big role in their recent sucess. Esmerlyn Valdez has been on a hot streak, which started in the series vs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 3
MLB.com projects Pirates drafting high school outfielder 
The 2026 MLB Draft is a week away and MLB.com writer Jonathan Mayo has released his latest mock draft as draft day nears. The Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting near the top with the fifth overall pick, and Mayo projects that they’ll take one of the top high school players with that selection.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2
Breakout performance from surprising rookie helping to drive Pirates offense
The Pittsburgh Pirates are still hovering around the .500 mark and on the fringes of playoff contention thanks to this surprising rookie.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2
Why Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski may not pitch in MLB All-Star Game
Sure, MLB fans want to see Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski pitch in the All-Star Game. But that's unlikely to happen.
Aaron Ashby News / Yardbarker / July 2
Brewers' Aaron Ashby moves up all-time list in win over Reds
A win is a win, but a win is also a bizarre statistic for a relief pitcher. Doing his part to help his team win again on Wednesday night, Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby earned another win.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / July 1
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Pirates Held Scoreless by Sanchez, Valdez Lone Offensive Bright Spot, Cruz Rehab Update, & More
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 43-43 record following a tough night in Philadelphia. Over the last 24 hours, the club saw its 38-game streak without being shut out come to an end.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 30
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Pirates Rally, Rodriguez Big Night, & More on Horwitz Injury Impact
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 43-42 record and sit 9.5 games back in the National League Central standings. In the last 24 hours, the club staged a dramatic five-run comeback.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Yardbarker / June 29
Pirates getting instant spark from Esmerlyn Valdez
While the Pirates lost Spencer Horwitz, one of their best hitters this season, to a hamstring injury on June 25, rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has provided them with an instant offensive boost.
Bryan Reynolds News / Just Baseball / June 28
Bryan Reynolds is Having a Career Year for the Pirates
Throughout the course of his time wearing the black and gold, Bryan Reynolds’ presence in the lineup has been one of quiet consistency and steady production.
Spencer Horwitz News / Yardbarker / June 25
Pirates lose Spencer Horwitz to 10-day IL with hamstring injury
Injuries just continue to pile up in MLB.
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