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Pirates place 1B Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) on 10-day IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left hamstring strain. Horwitz, 28, left in the fourth inning of Wednesday's 11-1 win against the visiting Seattle Mariners after experiencing discomfort.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Ashcraft Dominant in Blowout, Griffin Has Big First Night Back, & More

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a .500 record with 40 wins and 40 losses. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a dominant 11-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 25

Three things Pirates should do before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates had struggled in the month of June but despite the 40-40 record the Bucs are still three games out of a Wild Card spot. What’s clear is the team has to improve before this year’s MLB Trade Deadline, and that marker is quickly approaching.

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How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Pirates Place Spencer Horwitz On Injured List, Recall Jack Brannigan For MLB Debut

The Pirates placed first baseman/designated hitter Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring, per a team announcement.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 25

Pirates lose Spencer Horwitz to 10-day IL with hamstring injury

Injuries just continue to pile up in MLB.

Mariners' Bryce Miller hopes for longer leash in finale vs. Pirates

Ryan O'Hearn's 3 doubles, 3 RBIs spark Pirates' blowout of Mariners

Pirates going through familiar story by wasting Paul Skenes' starts

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Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 25

Braxton Ashcraft Adds More Pirates History to Season

PITTSBURGH — Braxton Ashcraft has had a sensational 2026 campaign for the Pittsburgh Pirates and his last start was one of his best. The right-handed starting pitcher posted 10 strikeouts with no walks over six innings and 86 pitches, giving up just one run in the 11-1 blowout victory over the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park on June 24.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 25

Konnor Griffin Shows Pirates He's Ready for MLB Return

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have missed the play of rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and he's nearing his return ot the major leagues. Griffin began

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Braxton Ashcraft joins Paul Skenes, Gerrit Cole in Pirates history

Braxton Ashcraft had quite a night for the Pittsburgh Pirates on the mound on Wednesday. The right-handed pitcher put together an impressive performance in his start versus the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, as he tossed for six innings and allowed just an earned run on five hits, while striking out a total of 10 Seattle hitters.

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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 / Field Level Media / June 24

Ryan O'Hearn's 3 doubles, 3 RBIs spark Pirates' blowout of Mariners

Ryan O'Hearn went 4-for-5 with three doubles and three RBIs and Braxton Ashcraft struck out 10 in six solid innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates trounced the visiting Seattle Mariners 11-1 on Wednesday.

Spencer Horwitz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 24

Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Leaves Mariners Game With Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw one of their better players leave their most recent contest. Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz didn't come out for his scheduled at-bat in the bottom of the fourth inning, as Esmerlyn Valdez came into pinch-hit for him.

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Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Announces Career News on Wednesday

Paul Skenes has justified the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft so far in his professional career. Skenes is coming off a 2025 Cy Young Award-winning season in which he led MLB in ERA (1.97), was fourth in strikeouts (216) and WHIP (0.95), and finished second in WAR among starting pitchers (7.6).

Khristian Curtis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 24

Pirates Prospect Khristian Curtis Injured After Taking Line Drive

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw one of their better pitchers in the farm system leave his most recent game after a scary incident. Pirates right-handed

Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 24

Pirates' Marcell Ozuna Bouncing Back: The Case For And Against

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't gotten what they've wanted this season from Marcell Ozuna, but his recent performances might hint he's finally figuring it out.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Olivia Dunne hilariously campaigns for Pirates star Paul Skenes’ ‘Oscar’ after hot dog commercial

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been up and down over the last few weeks, currently sitting at 39-40 ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Seattle Mariners.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 24

3 Things Pirates Must Do Before Trade Deadline

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperately trying to stay afloat through a rough stretch of the summer. A hot start had the entire organization and city hopeful for their 2026 results, but with a record of 39-40 and the halfway point of the regular season here, the Pirates have serious work to do.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 24

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Young Sinks the Pirates, Reynolds Extends Streak to 28, & More

The Pittsburgh Pirates now hold a 39-40 record following a narrow series-opening loss at home. Over the last 24 hours, the club dropped a tight decision to the Seattle Mariners.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / June 23

The Pirates Need Bullpen Help As Soon As Possible

Over the last few years, the main focus surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates has routinely been their lack of offense — and it’s been for good reason. With the club routinely ranking near the bottom of the sport in every category like clockwork, it’s easy to understand why this was such a big focal point for the concern surrounding this team.

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Konnor Griffin Rookie Cards: The Complete 2026 Market Guide for the Pirates' 20-Year-Old Phenom

The baseball world completely changed when the Pittsburgh Pirates selected elite shortstop Konnor Griffin ninth overall in the 2024 draft, before he quickly signed a historic $140M extension.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 21

Pirates build big lead, survive late Rockies rally

Bryan Reynolds and Nick Gonzales homered and finished with two hits each, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 in Denver on Sunday.

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Pirates GM Reveals Exciting Konnor Griffin News After 18 Missed Games

Pittsburgh Pirates fans received a great update on the condition of their young shortstop Konnor Griffin. The 20-year-old has not played a game for Pittsburgh since May 31 after going down to the 10-day injured list with a right elbow strain.

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / June 21

Pirates going through familiar story by wasting Paul Skenes' starts

Paul Skenes gives the Pittsburgh Pirates their best chance to win when he takes the mound. However, that has not been the case over his last seven appearances.

Paul Skenes gives up leadoff inside-the-park home run

Pirates manager charges umpires after controversial finish vs. Rockies

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Seth Hernandez News / Inside The Diamonds / June 21