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Former Pirates All-Star Fleeces Mets Again

PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star, who hasn't played in the MLB in 24 years, still making money each year from one team. Former Pirates outfielder Bobby Bonilla received $1.2 million from the New York Mets on July 1, has done so each year since 2011 and will continue doing so through 2035.

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Pirates' Legend Moves Up Another Franchise Leaderboard

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates all-time great Andrew McCutchen has had a season of broken records within the franchise. While his single in the bottom of the first inning against the Mets on June 28 didn't make any headlines, it helped McCutchen move up another leaderboard in Pirates' history.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 1

Pirates' Achieve Century-Long Feat During Winning Streak

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the best form they've been in all season, achieving feats they haven't achieved in a century. The Pirates have scored 37 runs over their last four games at PNC Park.

Johan Oviedo News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 1

Pirates Starting Pitcher Begins Rehab Assignment

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher has taken a big step on his way back from a traumatic injury process. Right-handed starting pitcher Johan Oviedo began his first rehab assignment on June 30, joining the Florida Complex League Pirates (FCL).

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How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Omar Alfonzo News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 1

Pirates Promote Prospect Duo to Altoona

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted two prospects who will are having strong seasons so far in 2025. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported that the Pirates are promoting both outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez and catcher Omar Alfonzo from High-A Greensboro to Double-A Altoona.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Pirates aim to extend blowout binge against Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on a historic streak of dominance that they had not achieved in a century. On Tuesday night, Pittsburgh will host the St. Louis Cardinals with the hopes it can continue a memorable offensive surge and back up ace Paul Skenes when he opposes Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante in the second game of a three-game series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 30

Pirates pound Cardinals, extend run blowout wins to four

Andrew Heaney and Chase Shugart combined on a four-hit shutout and the Pittsburgh Pirates' offense remained hot during a 7-0 rout of the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 30

Pirates vs. Cardinals Beginning in Rain Delay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals will wait before they start their series at PNC Park, thanks to unfavorable weather rolling through the Pittsburgh area.

Hunter Barco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 30

Pirates' Hunter Barco Finds Groove in Two Dominant Starts

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Hunter Barco is starting to find his rhythm at the Triple-A level, and his latest performances suggest he may be turning a corner in his development.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 30

Pirates Unveil New Leadoff Hitter vs. Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made lineup changes in the series opener vs. the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park, including adding a new leadoff hitter.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Pirates Futures Game Selections Include No. 1 Draft Choice and Home Run Leader

Konnor Griffin and Esmerlyn Valdez have been named to represent the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. They’ll be part of a National League squad managed by former Atlanta Braves great Chipper Jones.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 30

Pirates Look to Stay Hot at the Plate vs. Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates made history this weekend with a dominant three-game sweep of the New York Mets, marking one of the most explosive offensive performances in franchise history.

Oneil Cruz News / Fastball on SI / June 30

Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz Joins Historic Company With Multi-Home Run Explosion

Oneil Cruz has been going through an up-and-down season to say the least, but the Pittsburgh Pirates' young star still found a way to make history at the plate on Sunday.

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Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 30

Pirates Prospect Duo Make All-Star Futures Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have two top prospects playing in the top game for the best future prospects in baseball. The Natonal League revealed their roster for the 2025 All-Star Futures Game, with both High-A Greensboro shortstop/center fielder Konnor Griffin and right fielder/designated hitter Esmerlyn Valdez each making it.

Mitch Keller News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 30

Cubs Pushing for Pirates' Starting Pitcher

PITTSBURGH — One Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher is the prized trade candidate for a National League Central Divisional foe. Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported that the Pirates and Cubs are having serious discussions on right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Cardinals Look to Remain Unbeaten Against Pirates’ Paul Skenes

Fresh off a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians, the St. Louis Cardinals (47-38) now turn their attention to Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates (35-50). The Cardinals sit in third place in the NL Central, two and a half games back of the division leading Chicago Cubs, and a half game back of the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 29

Pirates sweep of Mets featured some baffling, historic numbers

The 2025 New York Mets are, generally speaking, a very good baseball team. The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates are, objectively, a very bad baseball team. Those two facts alone made the Pirates' three-game weekend sweep — capped off with an emphatic 12-1 win on Sunday — improbable enough.

Aaron Judge joins legendary company with 30th HR of season

Tigers' Tarik Skubal makes more history in latest dominant performance

Nationals’ James Wood accomplishes feat last done by Barry Bonds

Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has theatrical ejection on Sunday

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Pirates hammer Mets, finish three-game sweep with 30 runs

Oneil Cruz hit two home runs and had four RBIs, Henry Davis had four hits and the host Pittsburgh Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 12-1 rout on Sunday afternoon.

Chipper Jones News / The Spun / June 29

Chipper Jones Saddened By Death Of Legendary MLB Star

This weekend saw the passing of former Pittsburgh Pirates great Dave Parker, who died at 74 just weeks before he was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Francisco Lindor News / Yardbarker / June 28

Mets' slump has reached desperate point

It's not a great time right now for the Mets. It might get even more desperate if they end up getting swept by the Pirates on Sunday.

Mets' roster moves show they have high hopes for young infielder

Mets' Carlos Mendoza challenges players after latest blow to rotation

Mets pitcher diagnoses with ruptured Achilles

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Dave Parker News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Parker dies at 74

Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Parker died Saturday at the age of 74.

Bailey Falter News / Just Baseball / June 28

Why Bailey Falter is the Pirates’ Best Trade Chip

When examining the Pittsburgh Pirates as a team, it’s easy to see one clear theme that truly captures their 2025 season: This year has been a massive disappointment, and far from what they had hoped it would be.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Pirates Make Paul Skenes, Andrew McCutchen Decision Before Trade Deadline

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher, Paul Skenes, is currently playing in his second season for the team after being selected first overall in 2023 MLB Draft. Since his call-up to the majors in May 2024, he’s quickly cemented himself as Pittsburgh’s ace and claimed NL Rookie of the Year honors last season.