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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Pirates Designate Johnathan Rodríguez For Assignment
The Pirates announced that outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez has been designated for assignment. That opens a 40-man spot for outfielder Oneil Cruz to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list, as move that was previously reported.
Oneil Cruz News / Field Level Media / August 17
Pirates activate CF Oneil Cruz from 60-day IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated center fielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's home game against the Detroit Tigers, ending a 58-game absence due to non-displaced fractures in the fourth and fifth metacarpals of his left hand.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin set to take huge step in rehab from finger injury
With the Pittsburgh Pirates trying to make a postseason push, the team will need as much firepower as possible, as fans have been awaiting any injury update on rookie Konnor Griffin.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Oneil Cruz News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Pirates Activate Oneil Cruz From 60-Day IL
The Pirates have activated center fielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list and reinstated righty Yohan Ramirez from the paternity list. Lefty Hunter Barco and outfielder Ronny Simon have been optioned to Triple-A in a pair of corresponding 26-man roster moves.
Oneil Cruz News / Yardbarker / August 17
Pirates' Oneil Cruz to reclaim center-field role amid return from injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated Cruz off the 60-day injury list (IL).
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17
Pirates Standing in NL Wild Card Race After Red Sox Series
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't played up to their standards in the second half of the season, but showed that they aren't done fighting just yet.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Levi Sterling News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17
Pirates Promote Exciting Pitching Prospect Duo
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some interesting pitchers in their farm system, but two have made a big impact at the lower levels and have earned a reward for it.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17
Pirates Announce Starting Pitchers vs. Tigers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have another big series ahead of them and will require strong outings from their starting pitchers. The Pirates face off against the Detroit Tigers for the first time in 2026, hosting them at PNC Park for a three-game series, Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17
Pirates Solve Biggest Problem vs. Red Sox
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled following the All-Star break, but there is one area in which they made massive strides in the past series.
Paul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / August 17
Pirates move back Paul Skenes start until Wednesday 
We’ve talked a lot about what is ailing Paul Skenes, and while no formal conclusions have been made, there’s no denying the drop in velocity or the drop off in overall effectiveness.
Nick Yorke News / Field Level Media / August 16
Nick Yorke comes through for Pirates in series clincher vs. Red Sox
Nick Yorke had three RBIs while playing in his first game in exactly three months, while Bryan Reynolds and Brandon Lowe each drove in two to help the host Pittsburgh Pirates secure an 8-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / August 16
Pirates Demote Two Players in Latest Roster Move
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a four-player roster shuffle Sunday ahead of their series finale against the Boston Red Sox, bringing former first-round pick Nick Yorke back to the majors.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16
Pirates’ Paul Skenes announcement only adds to injury concerns amid career-worst slump
The Pittsburgh Pirates are slumping as the Major League Baseball season starts to wind down. Pittsburgh made a huge announcement, by pushing back Paul Skenes’ next start.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 16
Pirates shuffle deck, turn to Lake Bachar in finale vs. Red Sox
With the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff hopes fading, they are hoping to get their ace Paul Skenes right again. The Pirates announced late Saturday night that Skenes' scheduled start on Sunday -- when Pittsburgh hosts the Boston Red Sox in the decisive contest of a three-game series -- would be pushed back to Wednesday.
Paul Skenes News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15
Pirates Push Back Paul Skenes’ Next Start
Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes was lined up to take the ball in the final matchup of a three-game set against the Red Sox on Sunday. Instead, it’ll be a bullpen game for Pittsburgh.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15
Red Sox's Sonny Gray sets new career high with win vs. Pirates
With another win, his second of the month, Sonny Gray's career resurgence has turned into putting together a season that can be argued as the best season of his overall career.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 15
Easton Carmichael Is Thriving in His First Season with the Pirates
Over the past few years, if there’s one thing the Pittsburgh Pirates have lacked, it’s been legitimate catching depth in their system. In 2026, this hasn’t been the case, as the club has seemingly developed multiple very good catching prospects in its farm system.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 14
Pirates Make Roster Announcement Ahead of Red Sox Series Opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced four roster moves Friday ahead of their series opener against the Boston Red Sox, with reliever Yohan Ramírez placed on the paternity list and outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Don Kelly News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Pirates' Don Kelly Gets Blunt After Latest Loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reeling at the wrong time. After their 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, Pittsburgh has lost three straight games and seven of its last nine since the trade deadline.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 12
Paul Skenes speaks out after getting pulled from his latest disappointing outing
The Pittsburgh Pirates are watching their ace crumble right before their very eyes.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11
Angels' firing of pitching coach Mike Maddux may be Pirates' gain
The Los Angeles Angels' decision to clean house should be an opportunity for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 10
Pirates Prospect Murf Gray Is Conquering the Minor Leagues with a Big League Mentality
Last season, the Pittsburgh Pirates approached the MLB Draft with a key goal in mind: adding some more offensive pieces to their farm system. After taking an almost exclusively pitching-focused strategy during Ben Cherington’s tenure as the club’s general manager, the Pirates found themselves without many impact bats in their system.
Marcell Ozuna News / Yardbarker / August 5
Pirates acknowledge whiff in free agency with Marcell Ozuna's release
The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen enough of one disappointing free agency addition.
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