Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Offense keeping Pirates above .500 as they go for sweep of Twins

The Pirates opened the month of May with a three-game sweep and could close it with another if they beat the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 30

Jake Mangum, Nick Gonzales help Pirates outlast Twins

Jake Mangum and Nick Gonzales each totaled three hits and two RBIs to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a wild 10-9 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon.

Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 30

Brandon Lowe Gets Ejected From Pirates Game

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe is normally a level-headed player , but he had some things to say in his most recent outing.

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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?

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Jake Mangum News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 30

Jake Mangum Takes Another Step in Pirates Career

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have relied on outfielder Jake Mangum in a number of ways this season, but he showed them something he hasn't done so far in 2026.

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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.

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.

Pirates wasting another Paul Skenes master class highlights their major flaws

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

Pirates planning huge Ryan O’Hearn move during Twins series

Despite their last-place standing in the NL Central, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ fortunes in 2026 have turned around. Six games behind the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers, the Pirates look to make up that gap over the next few weeks.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / May 30

Slugger's Return to Provide Boost to Pirates' Lineup

For the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching has not been the issue this year. Although the cumulative numbers aren't terrible, the team has only scored a combined eight runs in Paul Skenes' past five starts.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 30

Pirates Getting Slugger Back From Injury Earlier Than Expected

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the best hitting teams in baseball this season and key piece of their lineup will come back to bolster it.

Esmerlyn Valdez News / Bucs Dugout / May 30

Pirates demote Esmerlyn Valdez, but showed promise for the future

Esmerlyn Valdez may have had a short first stint in the Major Leagues, but he showed signs of what could be to come for the Pirates outfield. Valdez made his MLB debut on May 22 against the Toronto Blue Jays and reached base on a walk.

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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.

Wilber Dotel News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 30

Pirates Have New Answer in Middle Relief

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have searched for anyone in the bullpen to take advantage of the opportunities given to them and one rookie has surely made the most of them.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

Oneil Cruz’s latest Pirates HR feat only done 6 other times in PNC Park history

The Pittsburgh Pirates got a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. While Bryan Reynolds hit the walk-off to win the game, Oneil Cruz also had a special night.

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Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 30

Oneil Cruz is Setting a Standard for Pirates Power

PITTSBURGH – Oneil Cruz added another jaw-dropping highlight to his growing resume Friday night, when his third-inning blast didn’t just clear the wall.

Bryan Reynolds News / Field Level Media / May 30

Pirates' Bryan Reynolds aims to stay hot in rematch vs. Twins

Bryan Reynolds is on a torrid hitting stretch as the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon. Reynolds' two-run walk-off homer on Friday extended his hitting streak to seven games and spared the Pirates from a three-game losing streak.

Bryan Reynolds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

Pirates star Bryan Reynolds walks off Twins for 6-5 win

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds was the difference-maker Friday night, slugging a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth to send the Pirates to a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 29

Bryan Reynolds' walk-off blast lifts Pirates past Twins

Bryan Reynolds' two-run walk-off home run lifted the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Reynolds' sixth home run of the season came with one out in the ninth off Twins reliever Taylor Rogers (1-2) and represented his second career walk-off home run and fourth walk-off hit.

Jared Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Pirates make massive Jared Jones injury roster move

Coming off the Pittsburgh Pirates’ loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, 7-2, the team has made some exciting roster moves, specifically dealing with pitcher Jared Jones.

Justin Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29

Pirates Designate Justin Lawrence For Assignment

The Pirates announced that right-hander Justin Lawrence has been designated for assignment. That opens active and 40-man roster space for righty Jared Jones.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / May 29

Pirates' Paul Skenes Is on a Run MLB Hasn’t Seen Since Babe Ruth

The Pittsburgh Pirates weren't able to get in the win column on Thursday, but they got yet another exceptional outing from young flamethrower Paul Skenes.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 29

Pirates wasting Paul Skenes master class highlights their flaws

Pirates wasting another Paul Skenes master class highlights their major flaws

The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates are a better baseball team than they have been in recent years. They have improved. The harsh reality is that they have not improved enough.

Pirates starter to return to mound for first time since 2024 season

Tigers place Kenley Jansen on IL: What it means for team and player

Shohei Ohtani's dominant start shakes up early NL Cy Young race

White Sox pitcher makes history with absurd pitch efficiency

Will Mets make stunning Francisco Lindor decision after new Juan Soto claim?

Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Being Monitored for Potential Injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprise announcement on the status of their franchise shortstop. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 20-year-old phenom, is currently being evaluated for a forearm strain.