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Pirates' Oneil Cruz Made Incredible Adjustment This Season

PITTSBURGH — The scouting report on Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz for years was simple. The light-tower power was undeniable. The speed was game-changing .

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Pirates' Utility Man's First Homer a Long Time Coming

PITTSBURGH— The baseball left Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Ronny Simon’s bat at 104.7 mph, a line drive that kept going until it disappeared into the left-field corner.

Brandon Lowe News / Field Level Media / September 20

Pirates' Brandon Lowe takes HR barrage into finale vs. Royals

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon behind Brandon Lowe, who has homered in four of his last five games.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / September 19

Brandon Lowe's 2-run homer lifts Pirates over Royals

Brandon Lowe launched a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 19

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Gets Good News About Injury

PITTSBURGH — Braxton Ashcraft met with reporters at PNC Park on Saturday and made one thing abundantly clear: his arm is not seriously injured. The Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 19

Pirates' Resting Regular Starter in Final Home Saturday Game of Season

Tonight is the Pittsburgh Pirates' final home Saturday game of the season, a penultimate weekend chance for Buccos fans to see their favorite team on the North Shore.

Brandon Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Pirates, Brandon Lowe Have Mutual Interest In New Deal

Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe has thrived this year, but it could go down as his only season with the franchise. While Lowe is on track to become a free agent in the offseason, he and the Pirates have mutual interest in a new deal, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Brandon Lowe News / Field Level Media / September 19

Brandon Lowe, Pirates strive to continue momentum vs. Royals

On a quest for their first winning season since 2018, the Pittsburgh Pirates face a serious challenge against one of the majors' best pitchers over the last two months.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 19

Four Reasons Why Pirates Missed Playoffs

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates won't play postseason baseball this season and there are a few explanations as to why. The Pirates were eliminated from the playoffs, as the San Diego Padres defeated the Miami Marlins at Petco Park on Sept.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 19

Pirates Eliminated From Postseason Contention

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made it their goal this past offseason to establish a winning culture, and it will take time before they fully achieve that.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / September 18

Spencer Horwitz, Konnor Griffin power Pirates past Royals

Konnor Griffin had four hits and two RBIs, and Spencer Horwitz delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to win 8-5 over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

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The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 18

Pirates' Nick Gonzales Facing Stiff Competition for NL Batting Title

PITTSBURGH — Nick Gonzales has been one of the Pittsburgh Pirates' best hitters, and he could finish as one of the best in baseball. Gonzales has hit .304/.367/.392 for an OPS of .759 in 141 games for the Pirates, giving him the best batting average and the fourth-best in the National League, with nine games left in the 2026 season.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Paul Skenes’ inconsistent season draws truth bomb from Pirates manager

It’s no secret that the 2026 campaign has been a roller coaster for Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes. His play has been rather inconsistent, as he’s been nowhere near his Cy Young-caliber self all year.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 18

Three young players that could be stars next season for Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates is a team that is filled with a bunch of young talent. Even though they most likely won’t make the playoffs this year the future looks incredibly bright.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 18

Three Keys for Pirates Series Win Over Royals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are nearing the end of their season, but still have a few games left in which they can prove something. The Pirates host the Kansas City Royals at PNC Park, Sept.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 18

Pirates on Verge of Playoff Elimination

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates set the playoffs as their goal for the 2026 season, but it's unlikely they reach it. If the Pirates have just one game that doesn't go in their favor, they'll be eliminated from postseason contention.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 18

Pirates Announce Starting Pitchers Against Royals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one final weekend at PNC Park this season, and their starting pitchers are ready for an American League foe. The Pirates host the Kansas City Royals at PNC Park this weekend, Sept.

Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 18

Pirates Insider Shares Disappointing Brandon Lowe Extension News

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have gotten a great season out of second baseman Brandon Lowe, but they may not get another one. Lowe is a free agent after this season and will become one of the most sought-after second basemen this offseason, making it a tough proposition for the Pirates to bring him back.

Oneil Cruz News / EssentiallySports / September 15

Pirates’ 27YO Star’s Alleged Deal Surfaced as Report Reveals a Settlement of $66,000 Paid to Victims’ Families

An automobile accident on a dark, four-lane highway in the Dominican Republic back in September 2020 almost derailed the then-Pittsburgh Pirates’ top prospect Oneil Cruz’s career.

Oneil Cruz News / Just Baseball / September 14

Oneil Cruz Is Showing What the Pirates Were Missing

Earlier this season, Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz was breaking out and finally taking his game to the next level. Ever since he debuted back in 2021, it felt like the baseball world was awaiting that one “big year” from Cruz, as his electric power was second to none in the sport.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 13

Don Kelly defends pulling Paul Skenes in Pirates' late loss to Cubs

With a slim 3-2 lead and Paul Skenes on the mound, Don Kelly made a decision that some believe sank the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff hopes. It's also one the Pirates' manager had to answer for immediately following Pittsburgh's 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Cubs announce plans for return of Dansby Swanson

Cubs' Alex Bregman's explosive second half helping to erase slow start

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Esmerlyn Valdez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12