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Pirates Send Utility Player Back Down to Minors

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates just suffered a series sweep at home against a big rival and have already made a change to the roster. The Pirates announced that they optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Yorke to Triple-A Indianapolis on May 17.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/17/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 24-22 record following a difficult outing at PNC Park on Saturday. The club lost 6-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Paul Skenes News / Total Apex Sports / May 17

Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Paul Skenes Struggles In Appearance Against Philadelphia Phillies

It has been an up-and-down 2026 season for Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Paul Skenes. That was on full display this afternoon at home against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 17

Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes

Skenes has impressed Phillies star Bryce Harper.

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn to miss time due to injury

Cristopher Sanchez joins elite company with impressive run

Phillies are back over .500 and seem to have figured it out

Mariners to promote top prospect Colt Emerson

White Sox catcher dealing with another issue amid rehab assignment

Yankees should keep eye on Ryan Jeffers as trade season approaches

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 17

Pirates place Ryan O'Hearn on IL, activate Jake Mangum

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right fielder/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right quad strain. Outfielder Jake Mangum was reinstated from the 10-day injured list to replace O'Hearn on the 26-man roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 17

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn to miss time due to injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be without one of their best hitters for some time.

Last year's David Bednar trade is going to haunt the 2026 Pirates

The Brandon Lowe acquisition is paying off for the Pirates

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Pirates Place Ryan O’Hearn On 10-Day Injured List

The Pirates announced that first baseman/right fielder Ryan O’Hearn has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right quad strain. Outfielder Jake Mangum was activated from the 10-day IL in the corresponding move, and Mangum will take O’Hearn’s spot on the 26-man roster.

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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.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 17

Bubba Chandler Poising Big Problem for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are optimistic in what right-handed starting pitcher Bubba Chandler will become, but it's not been great for him so far in 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 17

Pirates Promote Exciting Prospect Duo to Bradenton

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates possess many great players in their farm system and have two players who could end up as top players for them in the future.

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Joey Bart News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 17

Pirates Give Explanation for Joey Bart Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had one of their main catchers this week due to a recent surprisng injury. Pirates catcher Joey Bart went on the 10-day injured list , retroactive to May 10, with a left foot infection, that has kept from playing with the team the last seven days.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Pirates’ Ryan O’Hearn exits Phillies game with quad injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking on the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday with the hope of advancing to a 25-21 record. Unfortunately, Ryan O’Hearn was forced to leave the contest early due to a quad injury.

Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 16

Pirates Lose Slugger to Injury During Phillies Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates lost one of their most key players this season to an injury in their most recent game. Pirates slugger Ryan O'Hearn departed the in the top of the fourth inning vs.

Paul Skenes News / TheSheGotGame / May 16

Livvy Dunne Reveals the First Thing Paul Skenes Said After Her SI Swimsuit Release

While Livvy Dunne grabbed the spotlight with another SI Swimsuit release, she revealed how her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, keeps proving he is her biggest supporter.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 16

Pirates Make Interesting Outfield Change Before Phillies Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their upcoming contest vs. the Philadelphia Phillies with an outfield that they haven't gone with in 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 16

Pirates offense has been red hot to start the season

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 24-21 to start the season and everyone thought the pitching would be the true calling card for the Buccos, but it has been the offense stealing the show. The Pirates offense is averaging five runs per game so far.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 16

The Brandon Lowe acquisition is paying off for the Pirates

Back in December 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Brandon Lowe in a blockbuster three-team trade, and it's panning out to be the best trade of the offseason for them.

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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez aims to remain 'handful' vs. Pirates

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 16