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Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 04/28/2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 16-13 following a stunning late-inning collapse at home. A potential no-hitter turned into a 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals after the bullpen surrendered four runs in the final frame.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 28
After rare misstep, Pirates' bullpen seeks redemption vs. Cardinals
Thirty-six innings. More than a year. That's how long it had been since the Cardinals scored against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. St. Louis quickly made up for lost time.
Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / April 27
Pirates Announce Oneil Cruz Update After Removal From Lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be without one of their most important offensive weapons Monday night. The team scratched center fielder Oneil Cruz from the starting lineup ahead of their series opener against the St.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / April 27
Paul Skenes Actually Delivers on Bouncy House Gift for Konnor Griffin's 20th Birthday
Konnor Griffin joined Barry Bonds as the only members of the Pittsburgh Pirates to have ever recorded two hits, including a home run, along with a stolen base on their birthday, but the big moment for the 20-year-old rookie only got better from there thanks to the absurd presence of a "bouncy house" in the team's clubhouse.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 27
Cam Sanders off to better start in second turn with Pirates 
The Pirates added pitching depth over the weekend to help their bullpen during an extended stretch without an off day. Pittsburgh recalled right-handed reliever Cam Sanders during the Milwaukee series and remains with the Pirates for the first of four against the St.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 27
Pirates Look to Remain Perfect in Division Series
PITTSBURGH— The Pirates return from Milwaukee with something they had not accomplished in nearly a decade. It may not have been a sweep, but something almost as telling.
Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 27
Seth Hernandez Giving Pirates Tough Decision to Make
PITTSBURGH — There aren't many better pitching prospects in baseball than Seth Hernandez, who the Pirates have high hopes for not just this season, but for the future as well.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 27
The Skenes-Ashcraft Duo Should Have Pirates Fans Salivating
Since 2000, the Pittsburgh Pirates have finished above .500 just four times. Three of those four occurrences came during the 2013-’15 seasons and were the only instances of a Pittsburgh playoff appearance during that 25-year stretch.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 27
Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski Gets Brutally Honest About Poor Starts
PITTSBURGH — Carmen Mlodzinski did not have the road trip he wanted at all, struggling in both of his starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mlodzinski gave
Jared Triolo News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 27
Pirates Give Encouraging News on Jared Triolo
PITTSBURGH — Jared Triolo hasn't featured for the Pirates in more than three weeks, but he's making strides towards a full return from injury. Triolo is
Wilber Dotel News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 27
Pirates Using Spot Start to Set Up Wilber Dotel vs. Cardinals
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will begin their homestand with an interesting approach towards how they'll set their pitchers up. Left-handed pitcher Mason Montgomery will serve as the starting pitcher for the Pirates in the series opener vs.
Konnor Griffin News / Bucs Dugout / April 27
Pirates Prospect Update: Konnor Griffin progressing slowly but surely
The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie superstar, Konnor Griffin, made meaningful strides in the team’s series against Milwaukee as he continues to find his footing in the Major Leagues.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26
Three underrated MLB sluggers helping their teams reach winning records
This story is about sluggers whose names don’t make the headlines as often, but deserve more recognition for their performances.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26
Why Braves' Chris Sale is a super-early NL Cy Young favorite
It's only late April, but a clear leader in the National League Cy Young race is emerging.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 26
Carmen Mlodzinski Struggles Creating Problem for Pirates
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a good showing on this recent road trip, but right-handed starting pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski did not leave a good impression over it.
Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 26
Pirates Announce Jared Jones Rehab Assignment Start Date
PITTSBURGH — Right-handed pitcher Jared Jones has worked hard in coming back from season-ending surgery last year, but is finally going to start competition against opposing teams.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26
'Dirtbag' Pirates pursue road sweep of power-starved Brewers
The visiting Pittsburgh Pirates will turn to right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on Sunday afternoon as they look to complete a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25
Pirates use 3-run 10th to extend Brewers' losing streak
Bryan Reynolds singled in the go-ahead run to trigger a three-run 10th inning and lift the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-3 victory over Milwaukee on Saturday, handing the Brewers their fourth consecutive loss.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 24
Pirates' Konnor Griffin celebrates 20th birthday with first career home run
The Pittsburgh Pirates have high hopes and big expectations for shortstop Konnor Griffin, and on Friday night, he celebrated his 20th birthday by checking a big accomplishment off the list by hitting his first Major League home run.
Bubba Chandler News / Just Baseball / April 23
How Bubba Chandler’s New Sweeper Will Make Him Elite
As a young prospect working through the Pittsburgh Pirates’ minor league system, Bubba Chandler always flashed electric stuff. From a high-vert, high-velocity fastball to a changeup that consistently received some of the best marks on Just Baseball’s top 100, Chandler has always been an electric arm to watch.
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