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On YouTubePaul Skenes News / Field Level Media / April 24
Brewers open division play vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to veteran Brandon Woodruff as they finally face a National League Central opponent when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.
Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 24
Pirates Hitting Dangerous Spot With Bubba Chandler
PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler represents a big part of why the Pittsburgh Pirates have a great starting rotation, but he is also still showing his inexperience early on.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Bubba Chandler News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23
Bubba Chandler Struggles as Pirates Lose Series to Rangers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates looked to get a big series win on the road against the Texas Rangers, but Bubba Chandler didn't have the outing they were hoping for.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin already has himself on a wild Mount Rushmore
When you look at the payday for Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, it’s no surprise the predictions are bold in 2026. And Griffin took it one step further, putting himself on a wild Mount Rushmore, according to a post on X by Talkin’ Baseball.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23
Pirates Aren't Having an Easy Time With ABS System
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have at their disposal a new challenge system that allows them to greatly change the outcome of games, but haven't done well with it so far.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23
Kirk Herbstreit And His Dog Take Over Pirates Field Before NFL Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently away on their road trip during the NFL Draft, but they're making sure that they're pulling out all the stops for the massive event.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23
Brewers caught in rare piece of MLB history involving Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes
The Brewers have very unlucky timing.
Bubba Chandler News / Just Baseball / April 23
How Bubba Chandler’s New Sweeper Will Make Him Elite
As a young prospect working through the Pittsburgh Pirates’ minor league system, Bubba Chandler always flashed electric stuff. From a high-vert, high-velocity fastball to a changeup that consistently received some of the best marks on Just Baseball’s top 100, Chandler has always been an electric arm to watch.
Edward Florentino News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23
Pirates Top Prospect Excelling on Rehab Assignment
PITTSBURGH — Most players use rehab assignments to acclimate themselves back into playing baseball full-time, but one Pittsburgh Pirates prosect is doing that and then some.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Total Pro Sports / April 23
Pirates vs. Rangers Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 23
Pirates vs Rangers Game 3 closes out the series with both teams sitting right around .500 and trying to leave Texas with momentum. Pittsburgh has been swinging it well and scoring in bunches, while the Rangers are looking for that familiar home-field spark at Globe Life Field.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23
As Pirates visit Rangers, it's rookie vs. Cy Young winner on mound
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly wants rookie starting pitcher Bubba Chandler to be authentic when he takes the mound against the Texas Rangers on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.
Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23
Pirates Have MLB's Strongest Hitter in 2026
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz came into the 2026 season knowing that he had to prove that, not only could he still hit at the major league level, but that he would excel at it as well.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 23
Pittsburgh’s new Pirates are off to a hot start 
Through the early part of the season the Pittsburgh Pirates have been enjoying a lot of success, with a lot of credit going to their transformed lineup.
Braxton Ashcraft News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 23
Braxton Ashcraft Proving Pirates Right
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a fantastic starting rotation and right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft is an incredibly important part of that.
Oneil Cruz News / ESPN / April 23
Cruz's 116.9 mph homer hardest-hit this season
Pirates star Oneil Cruz rocketed a cut fastball from Jalen Beeks off the top of the right-field foul pole measured at 432 feet. The exit velocity of 116.9 mph made it the hardest-hit ball this season and second hardest ever at Globe Life Field.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / April 22
Oneil Cruz's HR caps Pirates' ninth-inning rally for win over Rangers
Nick Gonzales beat the tag at home plate and scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates picked up an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 22
Pirates Injured Infield Duo Returns to Lineup
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates get two key contributors back in the infield and in the lineup for their upcoming game. The Pirates have both second baseman Brandon Lowe and first baseman Spencer Horwitz in the lineup in the second games of the series vs.
Oneil Cruz News / Just Baseball / April 21
Is This the Year Oneil Cruz Puts it All Together?
After a decade of futility, including nine straight NL Central finishes of fourth or worst, the Pittsburgh Pirates finally look like a team that’s ready to compete.
Wilber Dotel News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19
Pirates Recall Wilber Dotel For MLB Debut
Right-hander Wilber Dotel will join the Pirates on Sunday, the club announced. Fellow righty Cam Sanders was optioned back to Triple-A. Dotel is among the top pitching prospects in the organization yet to appear in the big leagues.
Oneil Cruz News / Yardbarker / April 18
Pirates' Oneil Cruz having more success against left-handed pitchers
The Pittsburgh Pirates are performing with a competitive edge early this season in the NL Central. A player who has bounced back from struggles last season is Oneil Cruz.
Seth Hernandez News / Yardbarker / April 16
Can Pirates hurry Seth Hernandez to majors like they did Konnor Griffin?
General manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates have cashed in on — well, dished out for, really — one high school draftee already this season.
Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / April 15
Paul Skenes shares honest thoughts on MLB's new ABS challenge system
The star pitcher shared his thoughts on this on the addition of ABS.
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