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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26
Pirates, with resurgent bullpen, strive for sweep of Padres
It's an article of faith that the San Diego Padres normally will prevail in tight games because they have one of the top bullpens in the majors. Conversely, the Pittsburgh Pirates are four games under .500 and a long shot to make the National League playoffs because their bullpen has failed them more often than not.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 26
Pirates' Paul Skenes Makes One Massive Improvement vs. Padres
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes hadn't shown what made him one of the best pitchers in baseball recently, but the Pittsburgh Pirates ace finally delivered. Skenes was excellent for the Pirates in their 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 26
Pirates' Oneil Cruz Pulls Off Unthinkable Against Mason Miller
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had their struggles at the plate as of late, but they really just needed one swing of the bat to help them achieve their ultimate goal.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Paul Skenes News / ESPN / August 26
Skenes' form, velocity returns in Pirates' win 
Paul Skenes had his "best outing in awhile" and Oneil Cruz hit the first homer allowed by Mason Miller in over a year with two outs in the ninth Tuesday night, sending the Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Padres.
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 / Field Level Media / August 26
Oneil Cruz's 9th-inning HR the only run in Pirates' defeat of Padres
Oneil Cruz lined a two-out solo homer in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday night and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the San Diego Padres 1-0.
Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26
Pirates’ Paul Skenes hits impressive mark for the 1st time since May 12
There has been plenty of concern surrounding Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes amid a bit of a down year in 2026. After putting up two consecutive seasons with a sub-2.00 ERA, Skenes’ ERA has ballooned all the way to 3.95 as he entered play on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 25
Pirates Swap Pitchers Before Padres Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed an available arm for their bullpen and they addressed that issue ahead of their next game. The Pirates recalled right-handed pitcher Noah Murdock from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of their upcoming contest against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Aug.
Esmerlyn Valdez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 25
Pirates Fans Get Sign of Hope With Esmerlyn Valdez Play
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed anything offensively in their recent slump, and Esmerlyn Valdez did exactly that. The rookie right fielder hit a solo home run for the Pirates in the top of the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres in the series opener at Petco Park on Aug.
Tony Blanco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 25
Pirates Prospect Delivering on Power Potential
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are always looking for their next power hitter to come through the farm system, and one player is clearly doing that in 2026.
Paul Skenes News / Field Level Media / August 25
Pirates' Paul Skenes strives to regain dominance in clash vs. Padres
The Pittsburgh Pirates' extra-inning win over the San Diego Padres on Monday might be classified as a case of too little, too late when it comes to Pittsburgh's playoff hopes.
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.
Kirby Yates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 25
Pirates Continue to Win Kirby Yates Trades
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates faced one of their tougher and longer games of the season and needed their bullpen to step up for them. Veteran right-handed relief pitcher Kirby Yates did exactly that for the Pirates, as they took on a strong San Diego Padres team in the series opener at Petco Park on Aug.
Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 25
Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Dealt Bizarre Balk Call
PITTSBURGH — Braxton Ashcraft looked like he'd have another incredible outing for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but found himself in the middle of a strange decision from the umpire crew.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 25
Nick Gonzales' 12th-inning RBI sends Pirates past Padres
Nick Gonzales' RBI single in the top of the 12th inning Monday night lifted the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres. Gonzales' bouncer up the middle scored Jared Triolo, the automatic runner at second.
Braxton Ashcraft News / TWSN / August 24
Braxton Ashcraft Pitching Matchup & Analysis (August 24th)
Braxton Ashcraft has been overshadowed by Paul Skenes in the past, but he’s put together two very strong seasons to start his MLB career. As a rookie, Ashcraft pitched in 69.2 innings, where he had a 2.71 ERA and 2.0 WAR.
Brandon Lowe News / Yardbarker / August 21
Pirates' Brandon Lowe leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics
The Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason acquisition of Brandon Lowe continues to be a massive win for the team, as he leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Viral Sports News / August 21
Pirates Have Reportedly Signed 22-Year-Old Outfielder
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a low-key addition to their organization Thursday, signing a young outfielder to a minor league deal just hours before opening a three-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers on the West Coast.
Spencer Horwitz News / Just Baseball / August 20
Spencer Horwitz Is Embracing the Ups and Downs of 2026
During the first half of the 2026 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked like an offensive juggernaut. Led by the breakout of Oneil Cruz and the new additions of Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn, the club was beginning to turn a corner.
Dominic Fletcher News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Pirates Release Dominic Fletcher
Outfielder Dominic Fletcher triggered a release clause in his minor league deal with the Pirates and has been granted his release, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 19
Concerns over Paul Skenes grow as struggles continue in start versus Tigers
More rest wasn't the answer.
Oneil Cruz News / Yardbarker / August 19
Oneil Cruz proves worth to Pirates in return from injury, rough rehab assignment
Before his appearance on Tuesday, Cruz last played for the Pirates way back on June 7.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 19
Braxton Ashcraft Shines Again in Pirates’ Win Over Tigers
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the second game of their three-game homestand against the Detroit Tigers searching for answers after a disappointing game one, and they found just that.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / August 18
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Reveals Target Return Date From Injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates received great news on Monday when it was revealed star shortstop Konnor Griffin was “ahead of schedule” and had his finger splint removed.
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).
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.
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