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Spencer Horwitz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3
Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Makes Next Move During Injury Rehab
WASHINGTON — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had their starting first baseman back for more than a week, but Spencer Horwitz is doing his best to rejoin the team as fast as he can.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3
Four Keys to Pirates' Holiday Weekend Series in Nation's Capital
The Pittsburgh Pirates head to the nation's capital for a pivotal three-game holiday weekend series against the Washington Nationals, with both teams jockeying for position in the National League Wild Card race.
Oneil Cruz News / The Lead / July 3
Oneil Cruz’s Injury is Saving Him From Breaking the Strikeout Record
Prior to injuring his hand, Oneil Cruz had been playing the best baseball of his career. Cruz is batting .264 with 14 home runs and 44 RBIs. The home run hitter has been a consistent force for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he is struggling in one spot: strikeouts.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
Pirates rumors: Paul Skenes will absolutely love Pittsburgh’s trade deadline plans
With Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes underperforming in his last start in the 10-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, fans are wondering what the team will do to build around him.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3
Pirates Can't Keep Surging Esmerlyn Valdez Out of Lineup
PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the best hitting teams in baseball and one rookie is playing a big role in their recent sucess. Esmerlyn Valdez has been on a hot streak, which started in the series vs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / July 3
MLB.com projects Pirates drafting high school outfielder 
The 2026 MLB Draft is a week away and MLB.com writer Jonathan Mayo has released his latest mock draft as draft day nears. The Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting near the top with the fifth overall pick, and Mayo projects that they’ll take one of the top high school players with that selection.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / July 3
Pirates Reportedly Eyeing Key Addition Before Trade Deadline
Under manager Don Kelly, the Pittsburgh Pirates are far behind in the National League, sitting 10.5 games back from the Milwaukee Brewers. However, at 44-44, their postseason hopes may ride on a wild-card spot, which they are three games back from.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3
Pirates New Veterans See Similarities to Playoff Teams
PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a few additions this offseason, looking for players who would bring winning baseball to the franchise and had experience doing so.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 3
Pirates Stay in NL Wild Card Race After Phillies Series
PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't quite where they want to be, but they did show they can be competitive with other playoff-bound teams The Pirates split a four-game road series with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, one of their biggest opponents in the National League Wild Card race.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2
Breakout performance from surprising rookie helping to drive Pirates offense
The Pittsburgh Pirates are still hovering around the .500 mark and on the fringes of playoff contention thanks to this surprising rookie.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2
Why Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski may not pitch in MLB All-Star Game
Sure, MLB fans want to see Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski pitch in the All-Star Game. But that's unlikely to happen.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 2
Takeaways: Pirates Offense is Red Hot
PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates faced a tough Philadelphia Phillies team at Citizens Bank Park for a long, four-game series on the road. The Pirates managed to split the series, taking the series opener 11-7 on June 29 and the series finale 6-1 on July 2, while losing the middle games, 8-0 on June 30 and 10-6 on July 1.
Paul Skenes News / Inside The Diamonds / July 2
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebooks: Skenes Struggles Continue, Pirates Fall a Game Below .500, & More on Skenes
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 43-44 record following a high-scoring defeat in Philadelphia. Over the last 24 hours, the club has endured a difficult outing from its ace.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Field Level Media / July 2
Esmerlyn Valdez (3 RBIs), Pirates split series with Phillies
Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez drove in three runs and Nick Gonzales and Endy Rodriguez each homered, fueling the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday afternoon.
Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 2
Why Pirates Aren't Playing Konnor Griffin Against Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Konnor Griffin is a big part of the Pittsburgh Pirates' success this season, but will not start another game in this last week. Griffin is not in the lineup for the Pirates ahead of their series finale vs.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2
Pirates reporter reveals 1 specific Paul Skenes ‘concerning’ red flag amid underperformance
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reason to study Paul Skenes after his latest difficult start raised questions about the reigning NL Cy Young winner’s velocity and mechanics.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 2
Pirates Announce Starting Pitchers For Nationals Series
Following their series against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against another NL East club in the Washington Nationals this weekend.
Aaron Ashby News / Yardbarker / July 2
Brewers' Aaron Ashby moves up all-time list in win over Reds
A win is a win, but a win is also a bizarre statistic for a relief pitcher. Doing his part to help his team win again on Wednesday night, Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby earned another win.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Something is wrong with Pirates ace Paul Skenes
The Pittsburgh Pirates might have a Paul Skenes problem.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 30
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Pirates Rally, Rodriguez Big Night, & More on Horwitz Injury Impact
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 43-42 record and sit 9.5 games back in the National League Central standings. In the last 24 hours, the club staged a dramatic five-run comeback.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29
Pirates bats stay hot, take down Phillies in series opener
Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez homered for the fourth straight game and Endy Rodriguez hit a late three-run shot as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Philadelphia Phillies 11-7 in Monday's opener of a four-game set.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Yardbarker / June 29
Pirates getting instant spark from Esmerlyn Valdez
While the Pirates lost Spencer Horwitz, one of their best hitters this season, to a hamstring injury on June 25, rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has provided them with an instant offensive boost.
Bryan Reynolds News / Just Baseball / June 28
Bryan Reynolds is Having a Career Year for the Pirates
Throughout the course of his time wearing the black and gold, Bryan Reynolds’ presence in the lineup has been one of quiet consistency and steady production.
Bryan Reynolds News / The Lead / June 27
Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds Continues to Dominate Every June
It’s been a rough June for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the Bucs have gone 9-13 while losing key players Spencer Horwitz, Konnor Griffin and Oneil Cruz to injury.
Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Pirates Make Roster Move After Reinstating Konnor Griffin
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list after nearly a month on the sidelines with a right elbow strain.
Spencer Horwitz News / Yardbarker / June 25
Pirates lose Spencer Horwitz to 10-day IL with hamstring injury
Injuries just continue to pile up in MLB.
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