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Pirates Could Make Big Move for White Sox Slugger

Pirates Could Make Big Move for White Sox Slugger

The Pittsburgh Pirates, who are rolling at the moment, could have another chance to acquire a power-hitting corner infielder they didn't sign in free agency this past offseason.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / April 15

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 04/15/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves at 10-7. They split the first two games of their series with Washington. The series included a 16-5 rout and was followed by a narrow 5-4 loss.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 15
Don Kelly Learns Valuable Lesson in Pirates Latest Loss

Don Kelly Learns Valuable Lesson in Pirates Latest Loss

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly made curious decision in the team's recent loss to the Washington Nationals. With hard-hitting second baseman Brandon Lowe expected up at-bat, Kelly opted to pinch-hit for the veteran.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 15
Double-A Notebook: Pirates Scouting Reports from Opening Week

Double-A Notebook: Pirates Scouting Reports from Opening Week

For those unfamiliar with my background, I’ve been a season ticket holder at the Altoona Curve (the Double-A of the Pittsburgh Pirates) for about nine seasons now, and scouting my favorite prospects up close and personal each season has been a highlight of this experience for me.

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 15
Pirates Pitching Coach Addresses Jared Jones' Potential Return

Pirates Pitching Coach Addresses Jared Jones' Potential Return

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to have Jared Jones return to their team soon, particularly pitching coach Bill Murphy. The right-handed starting pitcher is currently with the Pirates and threw his first bullpen at PNC Park on April 14, which is a part of his work to get back to full fitness after season-ending surgery last season.

MLB News / Yardbarker
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

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.

Seth Hernandez News / Bucs Dugout / April 15

Pirates Prospect Update: Seth Hernandez off to hot start

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ top pitching prospect, Seth Hernandez, is looking strong in his first season of professional baseball with the Bradenton Marauders Hernandez was drafted sixth overall by the Pirates in 2025 as the top high school pitching prospect in the class.

Jack Brannigan News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 15
Pirates Infield Prospect Comes Off Injured List

Pirates Infield Prospect Comes Off Injured List

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will want their prospects all competing in the minor leagues and they are getting back one of their top infielders for the first time in 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 14
Pirates Comeback Falls Short After Delay vs. Nationals

Pirates Comeback Falls Short After Delay vs. Nationals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates battled back from an early deficit, but they fell just short of their ultimate goal. The Pirates lost 5-4 to the Washington Nationals at PNC Park, missing multiple opportunities late on to tie the game or take the lead in the defeat.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 14
Pirates vs. Nationals Hit With Rain Delay

Pirates vs. Nationals Hit With Rain Delay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals will have to wait until they get their game started. The Pirates and Nationals are beginning their game in a rain delay, the second of a four-game series at PNC Park on April 14.

Henry Davis News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 14
Henry Davis Starting to Give Pirates Fans Hope

Henry Davis Starting to Give Pirates Fans Hope

PITTSBURGH -- The first few series spelled trouble for Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis. The former No. 1 overall pick in 2021 was off to another slow start at the plate.

Jared Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14
Pirates manager gives rough estimate on Jared Jones injury return

Pirates manager gives rough estimate on Jared Jones injury return

Though the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching rotation is highlighted by Paul Skenes, one other pitcher that the team has yet to see play this season is Jared Jones.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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 / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 14
Soaring Pirates Closing in on Top 10 in MLB Power Rankings

Soaring Pirates Closing in on Top 10 in MLB Power Rankings

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have played great baseball throughout 2026 and people across the sport are taking notice. The Pirates moved up two spots in the latest power rankings from The Athletic , going up to No.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 14
Pirates Are Bringing a New Confidence in 2026

Pirates Are Bringing a New Confidence in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't a franchise known for winning or having high hopes, but the 2026 season could change that. The Pirates are 10-6 after their first 16 games, sitting in first place of the National League Central Division and tied for second place in MLB with 10 wins so far.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 14
Brandon Lowe etches his name next to Honus Wagner in Pirates history 

Brandon Lowe etches his name next to Honus Wagner in Pirates history 

Lowe continued his offensive tear to start the 2026 season with a five-RBI game against Washington on Monday.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 14
Paul Skenes reaches career milestone at historic pace

Paul Skenes reaches career milestone at historic pace

Even on a night the Pittsburgh Pirates enjoy an offensive explosion, ace Paul Skenes shares in the headlines. 

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Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / April 14
Off to fast start, Pirates' Mitch Keller takes aim at Nationals

Off to fast start, Pirates' Mitch Keller takes aim at Nationals

Mitch Keller is off to the best start of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, while fellow right-hander Miles Mikolas' first season with the Washington Nationals has been a disaster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 14

Three good and three bad things from the Pirates so far in 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates have played through 16 games so far this season and are sitting at a 10-6 record. There have been several things that have stood out from this team so far in 2026, both good and bad.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14
Pirates post monstrous 10-run inning vs. Nationals

Pirates post monstrous 10-run inning vs. Nationals

The Pittsburgh Pirates laid the lumber on the Washington Nationals on Monday with an inning for the ages. The Pirates had Paul Skenes on the mound, who historically hasn’t gotten a lot of run support throughout his young career.

Brandon Lowe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13
Pirates’ Brandon Lowe pulls off bonkers feat not seen in over 100 years

Pirates’ Brandon Lowe pulls off bonkers feat not seen in over 100 years

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of MLB’s biggest surprises to begin the 2026 season. Their winning ways continued on Monday, as they demolished the Washington Nationals to the tune of a 16-5 victory, moving to 10-6 on the season and remaining on top of the NL Central pecking order at present.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 13
Pirates use massive sixth to clobber Nationals 16-5

Pirates use massive sixth to clobber Nationals 16-5

Brandon Lowe had five RBIs for the second consecutive game to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 16-5 rout of the Washington Nationals on Monday night.

Konnor Griffin News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 13
MLB Insider Explains Why Pirates Could Consider Sending Konnor Griffin Back to Minors

MLB Insider Explains Why Pirates Could Consider Sending Konnor Griffin Back to Minors

In his first taste of major league action, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin hasn't seen the same immediate success at the plate that he's had in the minors.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / April 13
Pirates Mock Trade to Bolster the Bullpen

Pirates Mock Trade to Bolster the Bullpen

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen has certainly had its moments, both good and bad, to start the year. However, it may need a facelift sooner rather than later.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 12
How former Pirates star Phil Garner earned the nickname 'Scrap Iron'

How former Pirates star Phil Garner earned the nickname 'Scrap Iron'

Former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Phil Garner died Saturday at 76 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, his family said in a statement released on Sunday. 

Former World Series manager Phil Garner dies at 76
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 11
Pirates Prospect Twirls Four No-Hit Innings in Second Minor League Start

Pirates Prospect Twirls Four No-Hit Innings in Second Minor League Start

The Pittsburgh Pirates' top pitching prospect produced a stellar outing in his second-ever professional start. Right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez, Pittsburgh's No.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9
Paul Skenes has ominous comments after Konnor Griffin's extension

Paul Skenes has ominous comments after Konnor Griffin's extension

Paul Skenes had a very interesting choice of words this week.

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