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Pirates strive for better defensive play in finale vs. Cards

With the Major League Baseball postseason an unlikely destination again for the Pittsburgh Pirates, they probably will focus on the process more than results the rest of the way.

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Carmen Mlodzinski Comes Through in Massive Way for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates found themselves in a tough situation in their most recent game, but they thankfully had Carmen Mlodzinski on the mound.

Rafael Flores News / Field Level Media / August 29

Rafael Flores' 3-run shot helps Pirates beat Cards

Rookie slugger Rafael Flores Jr. hit a three-run home run for the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, who effectively used six pitchers in a bullpen game to beat the St.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Pirates Provide Konnor Griffin Update Ahead of Cardinals Matchup

The Pittsburgh Pirates have received encouraging news on Konnor Griffin, with the highly touted rookie set to begin a minor league rehab assignment Sunday.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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 Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 29

Pirates Prospect Murf Gray's Milestone Home Run Signals Breakthrough

Murf Gray has been everything the Pittsburgh Pirates could have hoped for and more since they selected him early on in the 2025 MLB Draft. The 22-year-old

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / August 29

Pirates need to make some moves with pitching rotation in the offseason

The Pirates pitching staff carried the team last year. They had a team ERA of 3.76 and 1,314 team strikeouts. The rotation was strong and consistent while the offense absolutely struggled. Paul Skenes won the NL Cy young award last year with just 10 wins.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 29

Pirates Reveal Starting Pitcher vs. Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates look to bounce back against the St. Louis Cardinals and know who will take the mound first. Pirates manager Don Kelly said right-handed pitcher Lake Bachar will start against the Cardinals in the second game at Busch Stadium on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 29

Pirates Offense Sputters Again vs Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ offensive malaise continued on their long road trip, as the club managed just four hits in a 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Aug.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28

Pirates Make Surprising Leadoff Hitter Change Before Cardinals Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend and made an intriguing lineup change at leadoff hitter. The Pirates made shortstop Jared Triolo their leadoff hitter against the Cardinals in the series opener at Busch Stadium on Aug.

Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / August 28

Pirates Given New Reason for Optimism About Paul Skenes

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale offered a blunt defense of Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes this week, brushing aside concerns about the young pitcher’s uneven 2026 season.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28

Pirates Bring Back Lefty Reliever for Cardinals Series

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need the best from their bullpen going forward, and they're hoping a new pitcher will provide that for them. The Pirates recalled left-handed relief pitcher Evan Sisk from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of their series opener vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28

Pirates Have Serious Catcher Problem Heading into 2027

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates still have a month until their 2026 season comes to a close, but they have one position of dire need for 2027. The Pirates must upgrade at catcher, or at the very least, find different options that they will get the best out of to get the best out of the position group moving forward.

Brandon Lowe News / Bucs Dugout / August 28

Pirates need to bring back Brandon Lowe

The Pittsburgh Pirates offense has cooled off severely after the All Star break but in the first half of the season they were red hot ranked as one of the top offenses in the league.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28

Pirates Offense Has Done Complete 180

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates were one of the best-hitting teams in baseball for most of 2026, but it's been a rough go as of late. The Pirates haven't hit anywhere near as good as they did following the All-Star break, as they did prior to it, when they set historic marks across various statistical categories.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 28

Pirates Announce Starting Pitchers vs. Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates begin the final series of their nine-game road trip and need even more from their starting pitchers. The Pirates face the St.

Oneil Cruz News / Bucs Dugout / August 28

Oneil Cruz has been incredible for Pirates since return

The Pittsburgh Pirates went two months without their budding star center fielder, Oneil Cruz, as he was rehabbing a left hand fracture. Despite the extended time off, Cruz has been dynamic in his return to the lineup.

Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / August 28

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Makes Rare Post After Best Start in Months

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has spent most of this season letting his pitching do the talking. That changed Thursday, when the right-hander broke a six-week social media silence with a four-word caption that immediately caught the attention of fans heading into a divisional series against the St.

Endy Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Pirates' Endy Rodriguez has season-ending hip surgery

Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is done for the year following left hip labrum surgery on Wednesday, the Bucs announced. He’ll be sidelined for seven to nine months.

Oneil Cruz News / Field Level Media / August 26

Oneil Cruz's 9th-inning HR the only run in Pirates' defeat of Padres

Oneil Cruz lined a two-out solo homer in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday night and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the San Diego Padres 1-0.

Braxton Ashcraft News / TWSN / August 24

Braxton Ashcraft Pitching Matchup & Analysis (August 24th)

Braxton Ashcraft has been overshadowed by Paul Skenes in the past, but he’s put together two very strong seasons to start his MLB career. As a rookie, Ashcraft pitched in 69.2 innings, where he had a 2.71 ERA and 2.0 WAR.

Brandon Lowe News / Yardbarker / August 21

Pirates' Brandon Lowe leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics

The Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason acquisition of Brandon Lowe continues to be a massive win for the team, as he leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics.

Rafael Flores Jr.'s historic day salvages latest Paul Skenes dud for Pirates

Concerns over Paul Skenes grow as struggles continue in start versus Tigers

Paul Skenes is reportedly unhappy with the Pirates over one decision

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Spencer Horwitz News / Just Baseball / August 20

Spencer Horwitz Is Embracing the Ups and Downs of 2026

During the first half of the 2026 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked like an offensive juggernaut. Led by the breakout of Oneil Cruz and the new additions of Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn, the club was beginning to turn a corner.