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Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 4
What's Happening? Pirates' Paul Skenes Battling First MLB Slump
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes has served as one of the best pitchers of baseball since his debut in May 2024, but he's facing the most adversity in his career at this moment.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 4
Pirates May Report Card: A Legit Offense
School is out, ballparks of all sizes around the country are beginning to fill up, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are continuing to prove that they are worth the price of admission.
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?
Nick Gonzales News / Bucs Dugout / June 4
Nick Gonzales is having an underrated season for Pirates 
On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates took down the Houston Astros 10-6 on the road. Third baseman Nick Gonzales was a huge part of the Bucs offensive success against Houston. Gonzales went 3-4 with 3 hits and walked once.
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.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 4
Pirates Bullpen Implodes Against Astros
For seven innings, everything had gone right for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The offense was explosive. The starting pitching was decent. And when Nick Gonzales launched a two-run homer in the top of the seventh to make it 7-3, the visiting dugout at Minute Maid Park had the loose, carefree energy of a team already planning its post-game meal.
Henry Davis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 3
Pirates' Henry Davis Blasts First Career Grand Slam
Henry Davis hit his first career grand slam in the top of the fourth inning Wednesday night, launching a 396-foot drive off Houston Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-2 lead and cap a huge two-out rally at Minute Maid Park.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3
The Pirates Finally Have an Offense
No team scored less often in 2025 than the Pirates. Of course, that wasn’t anything new. Since Pittsburgh’s playoff drought began in 2016, only one team, the Marlins, has scored fewer runs.
Marcell Ozuna News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 3
Pirates Give Marcell Ozuna One More Chance
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates lineup has mostly exceeded expectations this season, but one player hasn't lived up to the billing so far. Pirates designated hitter Marcell Ozuna has struggled greatly in 2026, serving as one of the worst qualified hitters in baseball after signing a one-year, $12 million deal this offseason.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 3
Return of the Pirates Lumber Company, but better??
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a completely different offense than they were a year ago. Calling it a night and day difference doesn’t do it justice. A year after falling in the bottom five of most offensive categories, the Pirates are a top-five offense in baseball.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 3
Pirates Power Separating Themselves From Rest of MLB
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates struggled mightily last season with their lack of power, but they've completely turned it around this season. The Pirates
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.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 3
Next Outing Decides A Lot for Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski
PITTSBURGH -- Suddenly, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a new number one public enemy. Pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski went from pleasant surprise to suspended for 24 hours.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 3
Three Pirates Bold Predictions After Two Months of Action
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are an exciting ball club through the first third of the 2026 season. The team is in second place in their division, and things are finally beginning to look up.
Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 3
Pirates Must Extend Brandon Lowe Now
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have to extend Brandon Lowe right now. The Pirates made an impressive move in the offseason, swinging a three-team deal that landed them the power-hitting second baseman alongside utility outfielder Jake Mangum and reliever Mason Montgomery.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 3
Pirates ace Paul Skenes sizes up Astros, Spencer Arrighetti
Following a brief stint on the restricted list, Pittsburgh right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski was available out of the bullpen on Tuesday for the opener of a three-game interleague series against the host Houston Astros.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 3
Pirates Clear Winners of Big Offseason Trade
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made some important moves this offseason, but one trade stands out as their biggest win with the performances they've gotten in 2026.
Justin Lawrence News / Bucs Dugout / June 3
Pirates trade Justin Lawrence to Twins
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded righty-reliever Justin Lawrence to the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. In return, the Pirates will receive cash considerations from the Twins.
MLB News / Sport Relay / June 3
Late Rally Lifts Pirates Past Astros
The Houston Astros fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-6, on Tuesday night at Daikin Park after a four-run sixth inning erased an early Astros lead. Yordan
Oneil Cruz News / Field Level Media / June 2
Oneil Cruz's 3-run blast propels Pirates past Astros
Oneil Cruz bashed a three-run, go-ahead home run, fueling a four-run sixth inning as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 10-6 victory over the Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game interleague series Tuesday.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1
Pirates Reinstate Carmen Mlodzinski From Restricted List
June 1: Pittsburgh reinstated Mlodzinski from the restricted list during Monday’s off day, reports Jason Mackey of MLB.com. The right-hander tells Mackey he did not consider a trade request and will be available to pitch out of the bullpen for tomorrow’s series opener in Houston.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / June 1
Remember the Name: Murf Gray Looks Like a Star in the Making
Last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates had many areas that they needed to address during the MLB Draft. With their offense ranking dead last in nearly every category, the Pirates were expected to go all-in on acquiring high-end bats early in the draft.
Joe LaSorsa News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 31
Joe La Sorsa To Exercise Upward Mobility Clause In Pirates Contract
For the second time this year, Joe La Sorsa will trigger an upward mobility clause in his minor league deal with the Pirates. 7 News’ Ari Alexander reports that La Sorsa will exercise the clause tomorrow, and the Pirates will then have to offer the left-hander to the other 29 big league clubs.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 31
Pirates' Ben Cherington offers insight on Carmen Mlodzinski situation
Placing Mlodzinski on the restricted list raised some eyebrows, prompting a response from Cherington, who stressed that both the front office and Mlodzinski are having "conversations."
Konnor Griffin News / Yardbarker / June 1
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.
Spencer Horwitz 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.
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