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MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 18
Pirates Make Roster Move After Loss to Tigers
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a bullpen change after Monday’s 8-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers, optioning right-handed reliever Isaac Mattson to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalling right-hander Antwone Kelly.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 18
Pirates Bring Back Rookie Pitcher Before Tigers Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are always changing their roster around and are doing so once again with their pitching staff. The Pirates recalled right-handed pitcher Antwone Kelly ahead of their next game vs.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Nick Yorke News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 18
Pirates Utility Man Taking Advantage of Opportunities
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have called upon many different players this season to fill a role when they've needed it most and one player is doing exactly that right now.
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.
Termarr Johnson News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 18
Pirates Reveal Next Plan for Termarr Johnson After Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates hoped that Termarr Johnson would become a big part of their future, but a recent injury has hindered that development.
Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 18
Oneil Cruz's Role With Pirates After Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finally have Oneil Cruz back from injury and will hope he can produce as he once did. Cruz came off of the 60-day injured list on Aug.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 18
Pirates Must End Carmen Mlodzinski Experiment
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have given right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski starting opportunities the past two seasons and he's shown he's not up for the challenge.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Pirates Designate Johnathan Rodríguez For Assignment
The Pirates announced that outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez has been designated for assignment. That opens a 40-man spot for outfielder Oneil Cruz to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list, as move that was previously reported.
Oneil Cruz News / Field Level Media / August 17
Pirates activate CF Oneil Cruz from 60-day IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated center fielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's home game against the Detroit Tigers, ending a 58-game absence due to non-displaced fractures in the fourth and fifth metacarpals of his left hand.
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.
Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin set to take huge step in rehab from finger injury
With the Pittsburgh Pirates trying to make a postseason push, the team will need as much firepower as possible, as fans have been awaiting any injury update on rookie Konnor Griffin.
Oneil Cruz News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Pirates Activate Oneil Cruz From 60-Day IL
The Pirates have activated center fielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list and reinstated righty Yohan Ramirez from the paternity list. Lefty Hunter Barco and outfielder Ronny Simon have been optioned to Triple-A in a pair of corresponding 26-man roster moves.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 17
Pirates' Oneil Cruz to reclaim center-field role amid return from injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated Cruz off the 60-day injury list (IL).
Nick Yorke News / Field Level Media / August 16
Nick Yorke comes through for Pirates in series clincher vs. Red Sox
Nick Yorke had three RBIs while playing in his first game in exactly three months, while Bryan Reynolds and Brandon Lowe each drove in two to help the host Pittsburgh Pirates secure an 8-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / August 16
Pirates Demote Two Players in Latest Roster Move
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a four-player roster shuffle Sunday ahead of their series finale against the Boston Red Sox, bringing former first-round pick Nick Yorke back to the majors.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 16
Pirates shuffle deck, turn to Lake Bachar in finale vs. Red Sox
With the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff hopes fading, they are hoping to get their ace Paul Skenes right again. The Pirates announced late Saturday night that Skenes' scheduled start on Sunday -- when Pittsburgh hosts the Boston Red Sox in the decisive contest of a three-game series -- would be pushed back to Wednesday.
Paul Skenes News / EssentiallySports / August 16
Paul Skenes Scratched From Next Pittsburgh Game In Non-Injury-Related Decision
The Pittsburgh Pirates ace, Paul Skenes, threw his scheduled bullpen session on Friday at PNC Park. He even prepared for his scheduled start on Sunday in the series finale against the Boston Red Sox, but after the Pirates lost the middle game 4-0, manager Don Kelly changed his plans for Skenes.
Paul Skenes News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15
Pirates Push Back Paul Skenes’ Next Start
Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes was lined up to take the ball in the final matchup of a three-game set against the Red Sox on Sunday. Instead, it’ll be a bullpen game for Pittsburgh.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15
Red Sox's Sonny Gray sets new career high with win vs. Pirates
With another win, his second of the month, Sonny Gray's career resurgence has turned into putting together a season that can be argued as the best season of his overall career.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 15
Easton Carmichael Is Thriving in His First Season with the Pirates
Over the past few years, if there’s one thing the Pittsburgh Pirates have lacked, it’s been legitimate catching depth in their system. In 2026, this hasn’t been the case, as the club has seemingly developed multiple very good catching prospects in its farm system.
Don Kelly News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Pirates' Don Kelly Gets Blunt After Latest Loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reeling at the wrong time. After their 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, Pittsburgh has lost three straight games and seven of its last nine since the trade deadline.
Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / August 12
Paul Skenes speaks out after getting pulled from his latest disappointing outing
The Pittsburgh Pirates are watching their ace crumble right before their very eyes.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11
Angels' firing of pitching coach Mike Maddux may be Pirates' gain
The Los Angeles Angels' decision to clean house should be an opportunity for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 10
Pirates Prospect Murf Gray Is Conquering the Minor Leagues with a Big League Mentality
Last season, the Pittsburgh Pirates approached the MLB Draft with a key goal in mind: adding some more offensive pieces to their farm system. After taking an almost exclusively pitching-focused strategy during Ben Cherington’s tenure as the club’s general manager, the Pirates found themselves without many impact bats in their system.
Marcell Ozuna News / Yardbarker / August 5
Pirates acknowledge whiff in free agency with Marcell Ozuna's release
The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen enough of one disappointing free agency addition.
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