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MLB News / Ball Exclusives / June 6
Watch: Braves take down Pirates with reliable hitting
In the second game of a three-game weekend series on Saturday, the Atlanta Braves took down the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3. Pittsburgh came up empty in the first, a trend that would continue for a large part of the game.
Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 6
Mitch Keller Hitting Rough Stretch With Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Mitch Keller is usually someone the Pittsburgh Pirates can rely on a good outing, but he's not had the same effectiveness over the past three-plus weeks.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 6
Pirates Prospect Pushing for Second 2026 Promotion
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had some standouts in the farm system in 2026, but one player is making an early case for another promotion. Outfielder prospect Lonnie White Jr.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
Joey Bart News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 6
Pirates Catcher Headed in Positive Direction After Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are getting closer to the return of one of their catchers, who has missed the past few weeks with injury. Joey Bart was in the Pirates clubhouse ahead of their series opener vs.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 5
Pirates Make Outfield Changes Before Braves Series
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the best team in baseball in the Atlanta Braves and have changed their outfield ahead of the first game of the series.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 5
Start Believing in Pirates Offense
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are producing at the plate and its something they've done throughout this season. The Pirates continued that in their most recent series vs.
The Pirates took two of three from the Astros, and they’re starting to look like actual buyers
Pittsburgh going into Hoston and winning a series is the kind of thing that used to be a fluke. This year it is starting to look like a pattern, and it changes how you read the Pirates’ summer.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 5
Resiliency Defining Pirates Season and Playoff Hopes
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped a dismal contest against the Houston Astros in the second of their three-game series. The bullpen imploded, and despite the offense putting up another monstrous night on the scoreboard, the Buccos suffered a devastating defeat.
Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 5
Jared Jones Easing Back into Pirates Rotation
PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones is finally back in the Pittsburgh Pirates rotation and he's showing that he's ready for the challenge ahead. Jones threw five scoreless innings for the Pirates in their 5-1 win over the Houston Astros in the series finale at Daikin Park on June 4, helping his team secure and important road series victory to start off June.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 5
Three Pitchers Pirates Could Trade For To Help Bullpen
Another day, another bullpen implosion from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates squandered an 8-3 lead to the Houston Astros in the penultimate bout of their three-game set, allowing six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning en route to an 11-9 loss.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 5
Pirates eager to continue power streak in clash vs. Braves
Two of the most prolific offensive teams in the majors will square off Friday night when the Atlanta Braves host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 5
Carmen Mlodzinski Shows Pirates How Much They Need Him
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have looked for reliable bullpen arms and right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski displayed exactly what they need this season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 4
Ryan O'Hearn drives in 3 to lead Pirates past Astros
Ryan O'Hearn slugged a two-run home run as part of a four-run sixth inning and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Houston Astros 5-1 on Thursday to claim the rubber match of this three-game series.
Joe LaSorsa News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 4
Pirates Trade LHP to Red Sox for Cash Considerations
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a recent roster move that saw a veteran southpaw join another team. The Pirates announced that they traded left-handed relief pitcher Joe La Sorsa to the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations on June 4.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 4
Pirates Slugger Makes Outfield Return After Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield that started the season hasn't been the same for some time, but that's changing ahead of their upcoming game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4
Pirates Pursuing Bullpen Upgrades
The Pirates are actively pursuing bullpen help, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. A source tells Rosenthal that just about every club is looking for additions in that department but the Bucs are being more aggressive than most.
Dennis Santana News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 4
Pirates Have Major Dennis Santana Problem
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a serious problem on their hands. Even as the organization keeps pace in the NL Central and appears on the verge of competing for a postseason berth, the Pirates have a looming issue that must be resolved.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4
Pirates already aggressive in trade deadline bullpen push
The Pittsburgh Pirates have surprised many around the MLB world with their 33-29 record. Now, they look poised to enter the MLB trade deadline as buyers.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3
The Pirates Finally Have an Offense
No team scored less often in 2025 than the Pirates. Of course, that wasn’t anything new. Since Pittsburgh’s playoff drought began in 2016, only one team, the Marlins, has scored fewer runs.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 3
Next Outing Decides A Lot for Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski
PITTSBURGH -- Suddenly, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a new number one public enemy. Pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski went from pleasant surprise to suspended for 24 hours.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1
Pirates Reinstate Carmen Mlodzinski From Restricted List
June 1: Pittsburgh reinstated Mlodzinski from the restricted list during Monday’s off day, reports Jason Mackey of MLB.com. The right-hander tells Mackey he did not consider a trade request and will be available to pitch out of the bullpen for tomorrow’s series opener in Houston.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 31
Pirates' Ben Cherington offers insight on Carmen Mlodzinski situation
Placing Mlodzinski on the restricted list raised some eyebrows, prompting a response from Cherington, who stressed that both the front office and Mlodzinski are having "conversations."
Konnor Griffin News / Yardbarker / June 1
Pirates lose star shortstop Konnor Griffin to a potential serious injury
Griffin struggled in his first month as a big leaguer, batting .231 with a .631 OPS and two home runs, but found his stride once the calendar flipped to May.
Spencer Horwitz News / Yardbarker / May 30
Pirates' Spencer Horwitz emerging as one of the most underrated bats in MLB
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Spencer Horwitz's bat has been vastly overlooked.
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