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Carmen Mlodzinski News / ESPN / May 31
Pirates put righty Mlodzinski on restricted list 
The Pittsburgh Pirates put Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list Sunday, saying the right-hander was not ready to pitch this weekend.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 31
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.
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?
Jake Mangum News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 31
Jake Mangum Takes Over in Pirates Win Over Twins
PITTSBURGH — Jake Mangum isn't the first player that Pittsburgh Pirates fans think of to make the big play or have that crucial moment, but he showed he can do just that.
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.
Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 31
Pirates' Brandon Lowe Shares Frustrations Over 'Sad' Ejection
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe was ejected for the first time in his MLB career, one that he wasn't pleased with whatsoever.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31
Offense keeping Pirates above .500 as they go for sweep of Twins
The Pirates opened the month of May with a three-game sweep and could close it with another if they beat the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 30
Jake Mangum, Nick Gonzales help Pirates outlast Twins
Jake Mangum and Nick Gonzales each totaled three hits and two RBIs to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a wild 10-9 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon.
Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 30
Brandon Lowe Gets Ejected From Pirates Game
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe is normally a level-headed player , but he had some things to say in his most recent outing.
Jake Mangum News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 30
Jake Mangum Takes Another Step in Pirates Career
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have relied on outfielder Jake Mangum in a number of ways this season, but he showed them something he hasn't done so far in 2026.
Pittsburgh Pirates 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.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30
Pirates planning huge Ryan O’Hearn move during Twins series
Despite their last-place standing in the NL Central, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ fortunes in 2026 have turned around. Six games behind the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers, the Pirates look to make up that gap over the next few weeks.
Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / May 30
Paul Skenes Sends Message After Major Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken a significant step forward in the 2026 MLB season. Entering Saturday’s matchup with the Minnesota Twins with a 30-28 record, Pittsburgh has emerged as a legitimate threat in a brutal National League Central Division.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / May 30
Slugger's Return to Provide Boost to Pirates' Lineup
For the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching has not been the issue this year. Although the cumulative numbers aren't terrible, the team has only scored a combined eight runs in Paul Skenes' past five starts.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 30
Pirates Getting Slugger Back From Injury Earlier Than Expected
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the best hitting teams in baseball this season and key piece of their lineup will come back to bolster it.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Bucs Dugout / May 30
Pirates demote Esmerlyn Valdez, but showed promise for the future
Esmerlyn Valdez may have had a short first stint in the Major Leagues, but he showed signs of what could be to come for the Pirates outfield. Valdez made his MLB debut on May 22 against the Toronto Blue Jays and reached base on a walk.
Wilber Dotel News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 30
Pirates Have New Answer in Middle Relief
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have searched for anyone in the bullpen to take advantage of the opportunities given to them and one rookie has surely made the most of them.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30
Oneil Cruz’s latest Pirates HR feat only done 6 other times in PNC Park history
The Pittsburgh Pirates got a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. While Bryan Reynolds hit the walk-off to win the game, Oneil Cruz also had a special night.
Bryan Reynolds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30
Pirates star Bryan Reynolds walks off Twins for 6-5 win
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds was the difference-maker Friday night, slugging a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth to send the Pirates to a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park.
Jared Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Pirates make massive Jared Jones injury roster move
Coming off the Pittsburgh Pirates’ loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, 7-2, the team has made some exciting roster moves, specifically dealing with pitcher Jared Jones.
Justin Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29
Pirates Designate Justin Lawrence For Assignment
The Pirates announced that right-hander Justin Lawrence has been designated for assignment. That opens active and 40-man roster space for righty Jared Jones.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / May 29
Pirates' Paul Skenes Is on a Run MLB Hasn’t Seen Since Babe Ruth
The Pittsburgh Pirates weren't able to get in the win column on Thursday, but they got yet another exceptional outing from young flamethrower Paul Skenes.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 29
Pirates wasting another Paul Skenes master class highlights their major flaws
The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates are a better baseball team than they have been in recent years. They have improved. The harsh reality is that they have not improved enough.
Jared Jones News / New Baseball Media / May 29
How Jared Jones’ Rehab Assignment Before His Return
On May 28, the Pirates declared that Jared Jones is ready to go at the Major League level. After a month-long rehab assignment, Jared Jones will make his 2026 season debut against the Twins after he missed all of 2025.
Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / May 28
Pirates' Konnor Griffin Being Monitored for Potential Injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprise announcement on the status of their franchise shortstop. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 20-year-old phenom, is currently being evaluated for a forearm strain.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28
Jared Jones To Start For Pirates On Friday
Pirates manager Don Kelly told members of the media, including Jason Mackey of MLB.com, that right-hander Jared Jones will start for the Pirates on Friday.
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