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Pirates star Paul Skenes’ electric performance draws Pat McAfee ‘machine’ admission

On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates pushed their record to 23-19 on the 2026 MLB season with a comfortable 3-1 home win over the Colorado Rockies. The headline of this game was pitcher Paul Skenes, who continued his dominant stretch by putting in eight innings of work, throwing eight strikeouts and allowing just two hits on the evening.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/13/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 23-19 record and sit four games back in the NL Central. In the last 24 hours, the club achieved a 3-1 series-opening victory over the Colorado Rockies.

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Oneil Cruz Just Had His Best Game with Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz is having a strong campaign so far and his most recent outing might have just been his very best with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 13

Pirates Catcher Earns Massive Opportunity

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a catcher who has had to wait a great deal of time to prove himself, but now has the chance to do so. The Pirates recalled catcher Endy Rodríguez from Triple-A Indianapolis on May 12, as they placed fellow catcher Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list with a left foot infection.

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Paul Skenes had a moment with Oneil Cruz in the dugout after losing his no-hit bid

Paul Skenes pitched another gem on Monday, but it was not good enough for a no-hitter. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace once again flirted with the rare pitching feat on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, but his no-hit bid was broken in the seventh inning by Mickey Moniak in the seventh inning of the game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Paul Skenes News / Fastball on SI / May 13

Pirates' Paul Skenes Made History With Dominant Start vs. Rockies

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been a pleasant surprise this season. After going 71-91 and missing the postseason in 2025, the team is off to a 23-19 start and sits just four games back of first place in the crowded National League Central.

Jhostynxon Garcia News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 13

Pirates Have Next Great Power Bat

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some fantastic prospects in their farm system, but one player finally had their breakthrough in 2026. Pirates outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia returned to Triple-A Indianapolis after time out with injury and hit three home runs in his first three at-bats in his first game back in almost a month.

Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / May 13

Behind Mitch Keller, Pirates chase series win vs. Rockies

Paul Skenes is a tough act to follow, but Mitch Keller has been up to the challenge of late. Keller will try to keep the Pirates rolling when they host the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night in the middle contest of a three-game series in Pittsburgh.

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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.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 13

Pirates' Jared Jones Stands Firm on Role After Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will get one of their top pitchers back from injury in Jared Jones in the coming weeks and will have to figure out where his role is on the pitching staff.

Edward Florentino News / Bucs Dugout / May 13

Pirates Prospect Update: Edward Florentino is on fire at the plate

The Pittsburgh Pirates third highest ranked prospect, Edward Florentino, is off to a hot start in 2026 and is looking like one of the best hitters in minor league baseball.

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Pirates’ Oneil Cruz jokes about missed catch that spoiled Paul Skenes’ no-hit bid

Paul Skenes is truly a special player. The Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher is the reigning NL Cy Young winner for a reason. His insane arsenal of pitches, combined with his unique blend of command and velocity, makes him arguably the hardest pitcher to face in the majors this year.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / May 13

Minor League Transactions: Seth Hernandez, Shelton & Rodriguez Promoted

When the Pirates picked Seth Hernandez in the first round in July, Pittsburgh selected an elite high school arm who had a strong, fleshed-out arsenal and premium velocity.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 12

Paul Skenes gets season ERA below 2.00 with latest overpowering start

When Paul Skenes gave up five runs in an Opening Day loss, he left the mound with an obscene ERA of 67.50. He since has brought his ERA down to more familiar territory.

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Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / May 12

Paul Skenes' no-hit bid ends in 7th as Pirates ace stifles Rockies

Paul Skenes flirted with a no-hitter for the second consecutive start, struck out 10 and allowed two hits over eight scoreless innings to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

Paul Skenes News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12

Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Paul Skenes

Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Pirates-Colorado Rockies game sparked another debate over baseball’s unwritten rules. Pirates ace Paul Skenes got the start against the Rockies at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.