Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Max Fried News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 22

Pirates Change Lineup Against Yankees Star Max Fried

NEW YORK — The Pittsburgh Pirates take on a great pitcher in his return and will have a different lineup for it. The Pirates face off against New York Yankees left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried in the second game of the doubleheader/series finale at Yankee Stadium on July 22.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22

Yankees' Jose Caballero's antics in batter's box lead to another altercation

New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero is not making any friends around Major League Baseball when it comes to both pitchers and umpires.

How Aaron Judge, Yankees hyped Jazz Chisholm Jr. up amid struggles

Yankees announce early return date for Max Fried

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Yankees face key hurdle in Hunter Goodman trade

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 22

Yankees rally late, but Pirates take DH opener in 10 innings

Jared Triolo hit a tiebreaking RBI single with one out in the 10th inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates recovered from losing a three-run lead and outlasted the host New York Yankees for a 5-3 victory in the opener of a split doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon.

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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.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 22

Pirates Take Down Yankees After Postponed Game

NEW YORK — It looked like another game the Pirates wasted a late lead and missed a big opportunity on the road, but they came through late on to secure an important victory.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Just Baseball / July 22

The Young Pirate Hitting His Way Into Rookie of the Year Talks

The 2025 season was a whirlwind for Esmerlyn Valdez, and one that got little attention in the headlines. While a 19-year-old Konnor Griffin broke out and

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22

Pirates’ Paul Skenes clears air on Yankees trade rumors after Livvy Dunne’s attempted $1.59 million Babe Ruth move

While there were rumors that Paul Skenes would be traded to the New York Yankees after the Pittsburgh Pirates’ star’s girlfriend, Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, tried to make a Babe Ruth move that would’ve cost $1.59 million, they were denied by the pitcher.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 22

Pirates Make First Base Change Before Yankees Game

NEW YORK — The Pittsburgh Pirates have two games on the same day against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium and will have some interesting lineups for both of their contests.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 22

Pirates Add Pitcher Before Yankees Doubleheader

NEW YORK — The Pittsburgh Pirates have an extra roster space ahead of their upcoming doubleheader and have decided to bring up a new pitcher. The Pirates

Oneil Cruz News / Bucs Dugout / July 22

Pirates reportedly listening to offers for Oneil Cruz

The Pittsburgh Pirates are heading down the back half of the season in the midst of a playoff race, and they have a myriad of questions surrounding whether or not they will be buyers or sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 22

Pirates Could Bolster Catcher Position With Trade

NEW YORK — The Pittsburgh Pirates will mostly focus on acquiring bullpen arms at the trade deadline, but there's always a chance they look at position players too.

Dennis Santana News / Bucs Dugout / July 22

The Pirates have a Dennis Santana problem

For most of the 2026 season, the bullpen has been the biggest issue for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and veteran Dennis Santana is a big reason for that. Santana has been widely inconsistent this season and has blown too many saves where he just cannot be trusted anymore.

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MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 22

Pirates Reveal Starting Pitchers for Yankees Doubleheader

NEW YORK — The Pittsburgh Pirates again have to deal with a doubleheader and that means a change to their starting pitchers. Mitch Keller will start game one for the Pirates and then Bubba Chandler will come in for the second game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 22.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Pirates’ perfect trade offer for Padres’ Mason Miller

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a team trying to get bullpen help, ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Pittsburgh has been having a fairly strong season, with a 52-49 record heading into Tuesday.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Just Baseball / July 21

The Numbers Underneath Esmerlyn Valdez’s Breakout

It’s Tuesday, July 21, and the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 52-49, in a three-way tie for the last NL Wild Card spot. Winners in 13 of their last 22, the Bucs have a new cleanup hitter to thank for their recent surge.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez makes history in multiple ways with latest HR

Despite falling to secure a much-needed win on Monday night, a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates' red-hot offense made his rookie season historic in multiple ways.

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. shares blunt admission after heroics in win over Dodgers

Yankees expected to use former top prospects as trade assets

Yankees could be denied Mason Miller trade for one reason

Yankees and Rays could battle for Twins talent at trade deadline

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20

Phillies' Bryce Harper, Trea Turner both hit milestones vs. Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies opened up a series in one of the best ways possible on Monday — full of milestones and ending in a statement win.

Caleb Durbin's late HR extends Red Sox's historic win streak

Astros' Yordan Alvarez builds on AL MVP case in win over Marlins

On deck: Big week for Phillies, Mariners plus Orioles-Red Sox holds intrigue

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20

Pirates rumors: What Pittsburgh ownership is mandating ahead of MLB trade deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates have often been on the selling end of things at the MLB Trade Deadline. This year, the Pirates may be buying instead of selling.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Pirates' Trade Deadline Plans Revealed

The Pittsburgh Pirates have positioned themselves to be buyers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Entering Monday, the Pirates sit at 52-48 through 100 games.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / July 20

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Skenes Pitches Seven Strong, Valdez Powers up Again, Injury Updates & More

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 52-48 record and sit in third place in the National League Central standings. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Billy Cook News / Field Level Media / July 19

Unheralded Billy Cook makes key plays to help Pirates beat Guardians

Billy Cook collected three hits and drove in his first two runs of the season, fueling the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 19

Surprise NL Central team expected to be aggressive ahead of trade deadline

With the Aug. 3rd MLB deadline rapidly approaching, teams will soon be figuring out whether to buy or sell. One somewhat surprising team is reportedly expected to be a buyer.

Stats show why Pirates are one of the best offensive teams in MLB

How Should MLB’s Surprise Contenders Approach the Trade Deadline?

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Dominic Fletcher News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19