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Pirates Make Surprising Oneil Cruz Decision Before Blue Jays Game

PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz has been one of the best hitters for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, but his recent struggles are a clear problem for the team.

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Blue Jays cruise past Paul Skenes, Pirates to extend win streak

George Springer and Tyler Heineman stroked home runs Saturday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2. The Blue Jays have won a season-best four in a row and will be going for a sweep of the three-game series Sunday afternoon.

Seth Hernandez News / Inside The Diamonds / May 23

Pittsburgh Pirates Notes: Seth Hernandez Struggles, Gray goes Deep Twice

The Pirates currently hold a 26-25 record and sit 5.5 games back in the National League Central standings. Over the last 24 hours, the team’s defensive errors overshadowed a career-best pitching performance.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Braxton Ashcraft Fantasy Baseball 2026: The Fifth Pitch That Changes Everything

Everyone was watching Paul Skenes. Braxton Ashcraft snuck in the back door. While the Pirates' marquee arm has absorbed the national spotlight that comes with being one of baseball’s most discussed pitching prospects, his rotation-mate has been quietly building one of the more compelling breakout cases in fantasy baseball.

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Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 23

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Rediscovers His Best Stuff

PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler hadn't been at his best self in recent start, but he showed the Pittsburgh Pirates that he has what it takes to excel in the major leagues.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / May 23

Ascending Blue Jays to test mettle vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates

The Toronto Blue Jays will be out for a series win Saturday afternoon when they face the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and their ace Paul Skenes. Winners of three in a row, the Blue Jays took advantage of three errors by the Pirates on Friday night to record a 6-2 victory in the opener of the three-game series.

Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 23

Pirates Get Cautionary Sign From Seth Hernandez

PITTSBURGH — Future Pittsburgh Pirates ace Seth Hernandez is one of the most exciting talents in baseball, but isn't quite the perfect pitcher just yet.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 22

Pirates Fans Get First Taste of Esmerlyn Valdez in MLB Debut

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made the decision to call up an exciting prospect in Esmerlyn Valdez and now they'll give him his first chance at the highest level of baseball.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 22

Braxton Ashcraft Giving Pirates Exactly What They Need

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates may already have their starting pitcher for the future in right-hander Braxton Ashcraft. Ashcraft is coming off another stellar performance against the St.

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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.

Konnor Griffin News / Just Baseball / May 22

Konnor Griffin Is Evolving Before Our Very Eyes

Before this year’s home opener at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, the Pirates made the move their fanbase had been anxiously awaiting ever since spring training: Konnor Griffin was on his way to the show for his major league debut in front of a sold-out crowd that would immediately embrace him.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 22

Pirates Make Winning Intentions Known With Latest Move

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are having a solid season so far, but that doesn't mean that they're content with where they are. The Pirates made two big promotions this week in outfielders Jhostynxon Garcia, who came up on May 19 ahead of the series vs.

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Nick Gonzales News / Bucs Dugout / May 22

Pirates gamble on Nick Gonzales is paying off

The Pirates were initially seen as failures in the offseason when they weren’t able to add a player to be their everyday third baseman. The Ke’Bryan Hayes trade that the team made at the deadline in 2025 left more questions than answers and admittedly I thought the Pirates were foolish to trade Hayes away in the first place.

Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 22

Marcell Ozuna Question Looms With Pirates Prospect Decision

As the Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game weekend series against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, there will be a fresh face arriving in the visiting clubhouse.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 22

Pirates, Blue Jays hope to continue promising win streaks

The Pittsburgh Pirates will find out if they are back on track Friday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays for the opener of a three-game series.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Pirates To Promote Esmerlyn Valdez

The Pirates are going to promote first base/outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. Fellow outfielder Billy Cook will be optioned as the corresponding active roster move, per DK Pittsburgh Sports.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 21

Braxton Ashcraft, Pirates hold down Cardinals

Braxton Ashcraft matched a career high with nine strikeouts in a 6-2 win for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday in the rubber match of a three-game set against the host St.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 21

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/21/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 25-24 record and sit fifth in the NL Central standings. Over the last 24 hours, the club ended a frustrating four-game losing streak.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Pirates Getting Jared Triolo Work In Right Field

Pirates utilityman Jared Triolo is on the roster largely because of his defensive versatility and aptitude around the infield. He’s seen time at all four infield spots over the years and is generally regarded as a quality defender.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 20

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/20/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 24-24 record after a heartbreaking extra-innings loss in St. Louis. The club saw their losing streak reach four games Tuesday night following a back-and-forth 9-6 defeat to the Cardinals.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 18

Password accepted: Pirates call up outfielder in wake of Ryan O’Hearn injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates found themselves in need of another outfielder following a weekend sweep by the Philadelphia Phillies. Right fielder Ryan O'Hearn

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Pirates to promote Jhostynxon García

The Pirates are set to recall outfielder Jhostynxon García from Triple-A Indianapolis, reports Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Bucs are off today, so the move won’t be official until tomorrow’s road date with the division-rival Cardinals in St.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 17

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn to miss time due to injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be without one of their best hitters for some time.

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Brandon Lowe News / Yardbarker / May 16

The Brandon Lowe acquisition is paying off for the Pirates

Back in December 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Brandon Lowe in a blockbuster three-team trade, and it's panning out to be the best trade of the offseason for them.

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