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The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a brutal start in June, going 4-9 in the first half of the month and dropping below .500 on the season with a 36-37 record.

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Pirates fall below .500 for the first time since March 31

On June 15, the Pittsburgh Pirates got blown out to the Athletics 11-2 on the road. The pitching struggled in that game with Jared Jones allowing eight hits and five runs.

Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 16

Pirates Must Rethink Carmen Mlodzinski

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of their best pitchers back in the bullpen in right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski, but haven't gotten the most out of him since doing so.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 16

Pirates Have a Catcher Dilemma Brewing

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have four different catchers that they can turn to, which makes for a tough decision on which ones they'll keep on the major league roster moving forward.

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Nick Gonzales News / Bucs Dugout / June 16

Pirates Nick Gonzales currently fifth in 2026 MLB All-Star voting for third base

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had an up-and-down season, recently falling under .500 at 36-37, while spending a good chunk of the year so far several games above.

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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.

Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 15

Pirates Test a New Konnor Griffin Replacement

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a new look lineup to start their next series, which includes a change at shortstop. Nick Gonzales moves from third base and will start at shortstop for the Pirates, as they face the Athletics in the series opener at Sutter Health Park on June 15.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 15

Five Pirates Showing Up on Early All-Star Balloting

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had one of their better seasons up to this point in a long time and it's shown up in the early All-Star ballotting.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 15

Pirates Offense Has Great Bounceback Opportunity Coming Up

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates offense struggled in their latest series vs. the Miami Marlins at PNC Park, but they can rectify things quickly. The

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 15

Pirates Keep Having the Same Paul Skenes Problem

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best pitchers in baseball in Paul Skenes, but still have one big issue with his recent starts. The issue is less Skenes himself, even with a recent slump , as the Pirates are again struggling to support Skenes when he makes starts.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 14

How have the Pirates lost six straight Paul Skenes starts?

So what's happening here that the Pirates have been unable to get wins when their ace and reigning Cy Young Award winner is on the mound? There's a lot going on.

Max Meyer outduels Pirates' Paul Skenes as Marlins win series

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MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 14

'I Am Batman’: Pirates Get Surprise Visit From Local Legend

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates don't normally receive visits from high-profile celebrities, but one local star came out to show love to his favorite team.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 14

Pirates Announce Oneil Cruz Injury Return Timeline

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had one of their best players in center fielder Oneil Cruz featuring for them and it will take some time before he does so again.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 14

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Reynolds Does it All, Horwitz takes one for the Team, and Deep Dive into Bubba’s Progress

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 36-35 record in the National League Central standings. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a gritty 3-2 victory at PNC Park.

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Konnor Griffin News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 14

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Reveals Next Step in Rehab

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had their top rookie in shortstop Konnor Griffin for the past two weeks and he'll need more time before he makes his full return.

Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 14

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Finally Finding Consistency in 2026

PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler hasn't had the season he's wanted for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he may have just discovered what works best for him. Chandler had one of his best starts of the season against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park on June 13, throwing 5.2 innings, allowing three hits, two runs, a walk and posting six strikeouts.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

Pirates' Paul Skenes aims to end winless stretch vs. Marlins

A tantalizing pitching matchup headlines the series finale between Miami and host Pittsburgh, as right-handers Max Meyer of the Marlins and Paul Skenes of the Pirates will face off on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 13

Pirates halt Marlins' six-game winning streak

Spencer Horwitz's bases-loaded hit by pitch in the eighth inning was the difference as the host Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 13

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Rodriguez Goes Deep, Ashcraft Goes Five, & A Four-Run Seventh Puts Miami Over the Top

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a .500 record at 35-35 following a difficult stretch. Over the last 24 hours, the team suffered an 8-3 loss to the Miami Marlins.

Oneil Cruz News / Inside The Diamonds / June 12

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Pirates Fall Short, Cruz to IL, & A Great Pitching Matchup Friday

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 35-34 record and sit 7.5 games out of first place in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club dropped its series finale to the Dodgers.

Antwone Kelly News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Pirates To Recall Antwone Kelly For MLB Debut

The Pirates will recall pitching prospect Antwone Kelly for his MLB debut, reports Francys Romero. He’s already on the 40-man roster, as the Bucs needed to select his contract last offseason to keep him out of the Rule 5 draft.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10

Tyler Callihan powers Pirates to comeback win with first career HRs

Tyler Callihan powers Pirates to comeback win with first two career HRs

In a game with multiple headlines, an unexpected big performance on Wednesday helped the Pittsburgh Pirates mount a comeback to even their series with the defending back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10

Pirates place OF Oneil Cruz on injured list

The Pirates announced that outfielder Oneil Cruz has been placed on the 10-day injured list.

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Joey Bart News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Pirates Make a Decision on Joey Bart

The Pittsburgh Pirates appear close to getting one of their catchers back from the injured list. Ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that catcher Joey Bart will commence a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton tonight.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10

Three bullpen arms the Pirates should target at the MLB trade deadline

Blown saves have been the biggest issue with the Pirates' lackluster bullpen.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / June 10

The Key to Oneil Cruz’s Rebound: A Simple but Effective Swing Adjustment

Every year, the beginning of the MLB season produces some truly electric breakouts, as players across the league (both young and old) open the season on a tear at the plate.

Carson Fulmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9

Mariners Acquire Carson Fulmer

The Pirates have traded right-hander Carson Fulmer to the Mariners, reports Alex Stumpf. Fulmer was not on Pittsburgh’s 40-man roster and won’t need a spot with Seattle, unless his minor league deal contained some kind of opt-out or upward mobility clause.