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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 15

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/15/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 24-20 record following a successful series opening at home. In the last day, the club won a series against the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Bucs Dugout / May 15

Endy Rodriguez sighting lifts Pirates over Rockies

Endu Rodriguez made his first Major League appearance since June of 2025, and he responded by going 2-for-3,including a double and a two-run single, to lift the Pirates to a 7-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 14

Three Takeaways From Pirates' Series Win Over Rockies

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates came back home from a long road trip out west and decided they would take down another opponent from the National League West Division.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 14

Ryan O’Hearn helps Pirates slay Rockies

Ryan O'Hearn homered and finished with three hits and two RBI to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 14

Pirates' Seth Hernandez Making First Start Following Promotion

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates young phenom Seth Hernandez has had quite the week and will now take another big step in his career Hernandez will make his first start at High-A Greensboro on May 15 against Jersey Shore on the road, with first pitch set for 6:35 p.m.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 14

Rockies ace leaves start early due to an apparent injury

Rockies ace Chase Dollander leaves start early due to an apparent injury

It's a tough blow for the young fireballer who was in the midst of a breakout year.

Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Paul Skenes

'In a zone': Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani early Cy Young favorite, but his bat lags

Paul Skenes gets season ERA below 2.00 with latest overpowering start

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Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 14

Pirates Reveal Next Step for Jared Jones' Rehab Assignment

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will get back one of their better pitchers in the coming weeks in Jared Jones, who will bolster their pitching staff.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 14

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/14/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 23-20 record and sit four games back in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club split the first two games of their series against Colorado.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 14

Pirates' Paul Skenes Putting Up Insane Stat

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes is one of the best pitchers in baseball and thee is one area where he's outdone the rest of his position group.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 14

Are the Pirates MLB playoff contenders or pretenders ?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 23- 20 to start off the season. They are also 1.5 games out of the wild card spot. A solid start to the season for the Buccos who have finished in last place in the NL Central the past two seasons.

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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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 14

Pirates Make Starting Pitcher Change Before Rockies Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a late change to who will take the mound in their upcoming game. The Pirates will have left-handed relief pitcher Mason Montgomery start the vs.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 13

Pirates Get Into Wacky Play Against Rockies

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't usually on the right end of a baserunning scenario that goes a big off script, but in their most recent game vs.

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Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 13

Pirates Make Bold Konnor Griffin Lineup Decision For Rockies Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have the best prospect in baseball in shortstop Konnor Griffin and are giving him a big opportunity in his next game.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Pirates star Paul Skenes’ electric performance draws Pat McAfee ‘machine’ admission

On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates pushed their record to 23-19 on the 2026 MLB season with a comfortable 3-1 home win over the Colorado Rockies. The headline of this game was pitcher Paul Skenes, who continued his dominant stretch by putting in eight innings of work, throwing eight strikeouts and allowing just two hits on the evening.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 13

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/13/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 23-19 record and sit four games back in the NL Central. In the last 24 hours, the club achieved a 3-1 series-opening victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 13

Oneil Cruz Just Had His Best Game with Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz is having a strong campaign so far and his most recent outing might have just been his very best with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Paul Skenes had a moment with Oneil Cruz in the dugout after losing his no-hit bid

Paul Skenes pitched another gem on Monday, but it was not good enough for a no-hitter. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace once again flirted with the rare pitching feat on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, but his no-hit bid was broken in the seventh inning by Mickey Moniak in the seventh inning of the game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / May 13

Pirates' Paul Skenes Made History With Dominant Start vs. Rockies

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been a pleasant surprise this season. After going 71-91 and missing the postseason in 2025, the team is off to a 23-19 start and sits just four games back of first place in the crowded National League Central.

Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / May 13

Behind Mitch Keller, Pirates chase series win vs. Rockies

Paul Skenes is a tough act to follow, but Mitch Keller has been up to the challenge of late. Keller will try to keep the Pirates rolling when they host the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night in the middle contest of a three-game series in Pittsburgh.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / May 12

Paul Skenes gets season ERA below 2.00 with latest overpowering start

When Paul Skenes gave up five runs in an Opening Day loss, he left the mound with an obscene ERA of 67.50. He since has brought his ERA down to more familiar territory.

Skenes records back-to-back eight scoreless inning starts

Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Skenes

Phillies. Red Sox experiencing different results after managerial changes

Phillies have made a dramatic shift under Don Mattingly

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