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Justin Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1
Pirates Trade Justin Lawrence To Twins
The Twins announced they’ve acquired reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pirates for cash. Pittsburgh designated the right-hander for assignment last week.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1
Pirates Reinstate Carmen Mlodzinski From Restricted List
June 1: Pittsburgh reinstated Mlodzinski from the restricted list during Monday’s off day, reports Jason Mackey of MLB.com. The right-hander tells Mackey he did not consider a trade request and will be available to pitch out of the bullpen for tomorrow’s series opener in Houston.
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.
Nick Gonzales News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 1
Pirates' Nick Gonzales Ends Second-Longest MLB Drought
PITTSBURGH — Nick Gonzales has put together a fine season for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, but he still had one big omission on his stat line. Gonzales
Ryan O'Hearn News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 1
Pirates Slugger Already Bolstering Lineup Following Injury Return
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a stellar offense so far and the return of one of their best hitters is already making them better. Ryan O'Hearn
Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 1
Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Adds History to All-Star Resume
PITTSBURGH — Braxton Ashcraft has pitched amongst the best in baseball and showed that once again, as he faced the Minnesota Twins. Ashcraft posted a career-high 11 strikeouts in the 9-3 win over the Twins in the series finale at PNC Park on May 31, while allowing just five hits, a two-run home run and no walks over 80 pitches and six innings.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / June 1
Remember the Name: Murf Gray Looks Like a Star in the Making
Last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates had many areas that they needed to address during the MLB Draft. With their offense ranking dead last in nearly every category, the Pirates were expected to go all-in on acquiring high-end bats early in the draft.
Joe LaSorsa News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 1
Pirates Relief Pitcher Exercising Upward Mobility Clause - Again
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher will look outside of the franchise for his ultimate goal this season. Pirates left-handed relief pitcher Joe La Sorsa is choosing to exercise his upward mobility clause on June 1, according to Ari Alexander of 7News Boston , where he'll try to find a MLB team that wants his services.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 1
Three Takeaways: Pirates Bats Shine in Sweep of Twins
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed some offensive production this weekend and showed it throughout in their sweep of the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park.
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.
MLB News / Bucs Dugout / June 1
Pirates sweep Twins and drop some social media bragging 
It’s a been a while since the Pittsburgh Pirates have had bragging rights over just about anyone, but that has changed this year, as the Bucs are currently rolling along with a 32-28 record and have moved into third place in the NL Central following a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins over the weekend.
Carmen Mlodzinski News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 1
Has Carmen Mlodzinski Thrown His Last Pitch With Pirates?
PITTSBURGH — The future of Carmen Mlodzinski and the Pittsburgh Pirates is unknown as this point, which plays a big role into both parties' 2026 seasons.
Joe LaSorsa News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 31
Joe La Sorsa To Exercise Upward Mobility Clause In Pirates Contract
For the second time this year, Joe La Sorsa will trigger an upward mobility clause in his minor league deal with the Pirates. 7 News’ Ari Alexander reports that La Sorsa will exercise the clause tomorrow, and the Pirates will then have to offer the left-hander to the other 29 big league clubs.
Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin IL move comes with encouraging Ryan O’Hearn update
Pittsburgh Pirates star rookie Konnor Griffin is currently dealing with a right elbow strain. On Sunday, the Pirates officially placed Griffin on the 10-day injured list.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 31
Pirates Place Carmen Mlodzinski On Restricted List
In an unexpected move, the Pirates placed right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on the team’s restricted list today. Righty Cam Sanders was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Mlodzinski’s spot on the active roster, and Pittsburgh now has an open spot on its 40-man roster.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31
Pirates rout Twins to complete three-game sweep
Ryan O'Hearn and Nick Gonzales each homered to highlight another strong offensive output for the host Pittsburgh Pirates in a 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 31
Pirates' Ben Cherington offers insight on Carmen Mlodzinski situation
Placing Mlodzinski on the restricted list raised some eyebrows, prompting a response from Cherington, who stressed that both the front office and Mlodzinski are having "conversations."
Konnor Griffin News / Field Level Media / May 31
Pirates place SS Konnor Griffin (elbow strain) on IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list Sunday to allow his strained right elbow time to heal. Griffin, 20, served as the Pirates' designated hitter the last two days to keep his bat in the lineup while limiting his throwing, but the team decided that wasn't enough to prevent an IL stint.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 1
Pirates lose star shortstop Konnor Griffin to a potential serious injury
Griffin struggled in his first month as a big leaguer, batting .231 with a .631 OPS and two home runs, but found his stride once the calendar flipped to May.
Termarr Johnson News / Inside The Diamonds / June 1
Pittsburgh Pirates Notes: Magnum Does it All, Johnson & Gray Power Up
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 31-28 record after securing a high-scoring series victory over the Minnesota Twins. The club survived a back-and-forth thriller at PNC Park over the last 24 hours.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 30
Pirates' Spencer Horwitz emerging as one of the most underrated bats in MLB
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Spencer Horwitz's bat has been vastly overlooked.
Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / May 30
Paul Skenes Sends Message After Major Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken a significant step forward in the 2026 MLB season. Entering Saturday’s matchup with the Minnesota Twins with a 30-28 record, Pittsburgh has emerged as a legitimate threat in a brutal National League Central Division.
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