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Pirates Change Paul Skenes Next Scheduled Start

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes hasn't had the season he's wanted for the Pittsburgh Pirates and may just get exactly what he needed going forward. Pirates manager Don Kelly announced that Skenes won't start vs.

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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.

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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.

Pirates pull a curious move with the struggling Paul Skenes

White Sox claim catcher Jake Rogers off waivers

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Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15

Pirates pull a curious move with the struggling Paul Skenes

It may officially be time to worry about Paul Skenes. Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly revealed to reporters on Saturday that Skenes will not be making his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 15

Pirates Change Outfield Before Red Sox Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates look to keep their momentum going and will have a different outfield that they hope will ensure that. The Pirates have Bryan Reynolds as designated hitter and Esmerlyn Valdez taking over his spot in left field ahead of their next game vs.

Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 15

Pirates Give Good Update on Nick Gonzales After HBP

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates feared the worst after a Nick Gonzales sustained a hit by pitch, but it appears that they've avoided the worst. Gonzales took a pitch to the face in the bottom of the fifth inning of the 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox in the series opener at PNC Park on Aug.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 15

One Rising Pirates Pitching Prospect in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have brought up most of their young pitching prospects this season, but still have a few arms that are impressing in the minor leagues.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 15

Pirates Offense Awakens Against Left-Handed Pitching

For much of the 2026 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have had a glaring weakness: hitting left-handed pitching. Entering Friday night's series opener against the Boston Red Sox, the Pirates carried a 10-26 record when facing a left-handed starting pitcher and had gone just 2-9 since the All-Star break against southpaw starters.

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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.

Rafael Flores News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 15

Pirates' Flores Providing Spark for Offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates' offense has been resuscitated over the last two games, and the heartbeat of that revival has a name: Rafael Flores Jr. After a prolonged offensive drought that saw the team's playoff hopes dwindle, the rookie has provided an undeniable spark.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 14

Rafael Flores Jr., Brandon Lowe power Pirates past Red Sox

Rafael Flores Jr. and Brandon Lowe each homered to propel the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Flores, who had two three-run home runs during Thursday's 13-1 triumph over Miami, hit a solo home run in the second, and Lowe smashed a Jovani Moran changeup for a three-run home run in the fifth.

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Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14

Pirates' Nick Gonzales Leaves Game After Hit by Pitch

Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales was removed from Friday night's game against the Boston Red Sox after taking a 94.3 MPH fastball to the head in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Termarr Johnson News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14

Pirates Prospect Termarr Johnson Suffers Significant Knee Injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates' organizational depth took a significant blow this week as the club announced that second base prospect Termarr Johnson has been diagnosed with tears to the ACL and LCL in his left knee.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14

Pirates Change Entire Infield Before Red Sox Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a new series and will have a different infield than the one they had in their last game. The Pirates have Nick Gonzales at third base, Jared Triolo at shortstop, Brandon Lowe at second base and Rafael Flores Jr.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 14

Pirates Make Several Roster Moves Before Red Sox Series

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their next series with a roster that looks a little bit different than it did before. The Pirates placed right-handed relief pitcher Yohan Ramírez on the Major League Paternity List and recalled right-handed pitcher Wilber Dotel from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Braxton Ashcraft News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13

Pirates’ Braxton Ashcraft makes impressive MLB history in dominant start vs. Marlins

Braxton Ashcraft kept the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen rested on Thursday with one of the best pitching starts in the 2026 MLB season. The Pirates starter

Braxton Ashcraft News / Field Level Media / August 13

Braxton Ashcraft, Pirates overwhelm Marlins with 13-1 rout

Braxton Ashcraft pitched a complete game and struck out 10 batters as the Pirates ended Miami's four-game winning streak by defeating the host Marlins 13-1 on Thursday afternoon.

Endy Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Pirates Place Endy Rodriguez On Injured List

The Pirates announced Thursday that breakout catcher Endy Rodriguez has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his left hip. Right-hander Isaac Mattson is up from Triple-A to take his spot on the roster.

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.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Field Level Media / August 13

Pirates turn to Braxton Ashcraft in quest to salvage finale vs. Marlins

Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft and Miami's Tyler Phillips have some things in common. Both of them are right-handed starting pitchers who have spent loads of time as relievers.

Chris Devenski News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Mets Sign Chris Devenski To Minor League Deal

The Mets have signed right-hander Chris Devenski to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He elected free agency a few days ago after being outrighted by the Pirates.

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.

Slumping Paul Skenes not worried about velocity as Pirates face Marlins

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Oneil Cruz News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Pirates Share Oneil Cruz Decision Amid Rehab Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates adjusted Oneil Cruz's rehab assignment on Tuesday, moving the All-Star center fielder from Triple-A Indianapolis to Double-A Altoona as he continues working toward a return from a fractured left hand.

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.