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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6
Rays sign righty to a minor league deal
He was just released from a previous minors contract with the Pirates earlier this week, and he’ll now try for a fresh start with the Rays’ Triple-A affiliate in Durham.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 6
Why Paul Skenes should be an All-Star starter despite Pirates' record
The 2025 Major League Baseball All-Stars were announced on Sunday, and for the second year in a row, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes is one of the headliners for the National League team.
The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz
How many of the non-pitchers selected to start the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta can you name in five minutes?
Bryan Reynolds News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6
Details on Bryan Reynolds' limited no-trade protection
The Pirates appear to be open for business regarding trade talks for most of their roster (sans Paul Skenes) this summer. In a trade market without many quality bats available, that could make two-time All-Star Bryan Reynolds a particularly intriguing commodity for some teams.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 6
Cubs Get Bad News on Potential Pirates Trade Deadline Targets
The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in the same division, so trades between the two are always noteworthy. At this year's trade deadline, the Cubs are interested in multiple Pirates players.
Hunter Barco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 6
Pirates' Hunter Barco Continues Great Form
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitching prospect Hunter Barco is getting back to his best form in 2025. Barco, pitching for Triple-A Indianapolis, dominated in his most recent outing vs.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6
M's starter George Kirby not worried about opposing Pirates' Paul Skenes
After missing the first couple of months of the season with inflammation in his pitching shoulder, Seattle right-hander George Kirby appears to be rounding into top form.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 6
Pirates Starting Pitcher a Top Trade Candidate
PITTSBURGH — One Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher may serve as a key trade piece for a National League team competing for the playoffs. Jim Bowden of
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 6
Phillies Inquire About Pirates Bullpen Duo
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher duo may head out to the other side of Pennsylvania at the MLB Trade Deadline at the end of the month. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Philadelphia Phillies inquired about both Pirates right-handed relief pitchers in Dennis Santana and David Bednar.
Johan Oviedo News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 6
Pirates Transfer Pitcher's Rehab Assignment
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher will do their rehab assignment for a different minor league team. The Pirates transferred the rehab assignment of right-handed starting pitcher Johan Oviedo from the Florida Complex League Pirates to the Single-A Bradenton Marauders on July 5.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 6
Pirates lose reliever depth at Triple-A Indianapolis 
Two big league-experienced pitchers will look to find new homes. The Pirates released two relievers at Triple-A Indianapolis who have had previous experience and some success in the major leagues.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 6
Pirates Suffer Second Shutout Loss to Mariners
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates struggled from the plate all night long and wasted a strong team pitching performance in a 1-0 defeat to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / July 5
Report: Phillies Interested in Pirates Relievers Bednar, Santana
The Philadelphia Phillies have expressed interest in trading for a pair of Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers, David Bednar and Dennis Santana, according to a report from Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 5
Pirates Make Outfield Change vs. Mariners
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made an outfield change ahead of their second game of a weekend series vs. the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Tommy Pham takes over in left field for the Pirates, replacing Adam Frazier who started the series opener, and will bat seventh.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 5
ESPN Names Pirates First Half MVP
PITTSBURGH — One player from the Pittsburgh Pirates played better than the others over the first half of the season. Brad Doolittle of ESPN ranked the MVP for all 30 MLB teams for the first half of the 2025 season and picked right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes for his Pirates pick.
Mitch Keller News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5
Mets reportedly interested in former All-Star
New York joins the Cubs as teams known to be linked to him.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 5
Rangers Sign Former Pirates First Baseman
PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman reportedly found a new team where he'll try and make something of this season. Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that the Texas Rangers and Rowdy Tellez were in agreement on a minor-league deal on July 4.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5
Two Pirates pitchers emerge as trade targets for Phillies
It is no secret that the Phillies are looking to bolster their relief corps before the trade deadline.
Trio of Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects Make History with Perfect Game
A trio of Pittsburgh Pirates prospects made some special history on the July 4 holiday, tossing a perfect game for the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Per @MiLB on social media: GREENSBORO SPINS A PERFECT GAME!
Yohan Ramirez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4
Veteran pitcher opts out of Pirates deal
He has been putting up good numbers in the minors this year, so it’s understandable that he triggered his release clause.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 4
Mariners' Cal Raleigh continues historic season with two more home runs
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh just keeps on dumping baseballs over the wall.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Apex Sports / July 4
Pittsburgh Pirates Continue Great Play With 6th Straight Win
The Pittsburgh Pirates are the hottest team in Major League Baseball. They won their sixth consecutive game yesterday against the St. Louis Cardinals. They are coming off back-to-back three-game sweeps against the New York Mets and St.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 4
Pirates ride six-game winning streak into Seattle
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on a roll. The Pirates have not only won six consecutive games heading into their interleague series that begins Friday afternoon in Seattle, but they are coming off a three-game sweep of the St.
Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / July 2
Despite 1-0 win, the Pirates let Paul Skenes down once again
The Pittsburgh Pirates did what they've been doing all season — failing to provide Paul Skenes any run support.
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