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Brandon Lowe helps hot Pirates slide past Diamondbacks

Brandon Lowe helps hot Pirates slide past Diamondbacks

Brandon Lowe went 3-for-5 and scored twice to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-2 win in the rubber match of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday at Phoenix.

Jared Jones News / Bucs Dugout / May 7

Pirates starter Jared Jones solid in rehab assignment with Indianapolis

Jared Jones continues to work his way back to the Major Leagues.  Jones made his second rehab start in the minor league for the Pittsburgh Pirates, suiting up for Triple-A Indianapolis.  The 24-year-old right-hander totaled three innings of one-run ball against the Omaha Storm Chasers.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/07/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 20-17 record. They sit five games back in the NL Central. This is after evening their series in Arizona. Over the last 24 hours, the club rode an elite pitching performance to a 1-0 shutout victory at Chase Field.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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?

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Chris Devenski News / Field Level Media / May 7
Pirates place RHP Chris Devenski (illness) on injured list

Pirates place RHP Chris Devenski (illness) on injured list

The Pirates placed relief pitcher Chris Devenski on the 15-day injured list Thursday with an undisclosed illness. Pittsburgh recalled fellow right-hander Cam Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding transaction.

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.

Oneil Cruz News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 7
Pirates Give Oneil Cruz New Job During Hot Streak

Pirates Give Oneil Cruz New Job During Hot Streak

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into a crucial series finale and will have Oneil Cruz focus on one specific thing. Cruz starts at designated hitter for the first time in 2026, staying first in the batting order as the Pirates go for the series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 7.

Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 7
Pirates' Seth Hernandez Putting Together Stellar Pitch Mix

Pirates' Seth Hernandez Putting Together Stellar Pitch Mix

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Seth Hernandez has only just started out as a professional, but it's clear that he's amongst the best future talents in baseball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 7
Nolan Arenado sums up Paul Skenes' stuff after getting shut out

Nolan Arenado sums up Paul Skenes' stuff after getting shut out

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, as he’s been doing to all opponents since an uncharacteristic Opening Day dud, absolutely dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 1-0 win on Wednesday night.

Ildemaro Vargas Is One of MLB’s Top Feel-Good Stories in 2026
Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB
The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz
Brandon Lowe News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 7
Brandon Lowe Has Been a Game-Changer for Pirates

Brandon Lowe Has Been a Game-Changer for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed any sort of offense from their lineup and second baseman Brandon Lowe took on that responsibility in his latest outing.

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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.

Konnor Griffin News / Yardbarker / May 7
Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin has put one elite skill on full display

Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin has put one elite skill on full display

Griffin has shown off one elite skill early and often in his young MLB career.

Nolan Arenado sums up Paul Skenes' stuff after getting shut out
Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB
The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz
Bryan Reynolds News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 7
Bryan Reynolds Joins Pirates Legends After Career Milestone

Bryan Reynolds Joins Pirates Legends After Career Milestone

PITTSBURGH — Bryan Reynolds is the longest tenured member of the Pittsburgh Pirates and his recent career milestone showed it. Reynolds got the 1,000 hit of his career on a single in the top of the third inning vs.

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 The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz
The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
 The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 7
Pirates, buoyed by shutout win, pursue series victory over D-backs

Pirates, buoyed by shutout win, pursue series victory over D-backs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will take aim at their fifth victory in six games when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series at Phoenix.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7
Pirates manager Don Kelly reveals concern before pulling Paul Skenes vs. Diamondbacks

Pirates manager Don Kelly reveals concern before pulling Paul Skenes vs. Diamondbacks

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 1-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, but the Don Kelly decision to pull Paul Skenes after eight scoreless innings became the biggest storyline postgame.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7
Paul Skenes fires 8 strong innings as Pirates blank Diamondbacks

Paul Skenes fires 8 strong innings as Pirates blank Diamondbacks

Paul Skenes allowed two hits over eight stellar innings and Brandon Lowe hit a towering homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night in Phoenix.

Seth Hernandez News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 6
Pirates Have One of MLB's Best Pitching Prospects

Pirates Have One of MLB's Best Pitching Prospects

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a great farm system with one of the best pitching prospects in all of baseball. Right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez recently came in at 10th overall in the latest top 100 re-ranking from Baseball America for the month of May, less than a year after the Pirates drafted him sixth overall.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 6
Pirates' Jared Jones Shows He Clearly Needs More Time in Minors

Pirates' Jared Jones Shows He Clearly Needs More Time in Minors

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones is one pitcher the Pittsburgh Pirates can't wait to get back in their rotation, but showed in his most recent outing that he needs more time to be at his best.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 6

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/06/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 19-17 record following a difficult road loss to open their series in Arizona. Over the last 24 hours, the club suffered a lopsided 9-0 shutout.

Konnor Griffin News / Fastball on SI / May 6
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Emerging as Face of MLB’s Youth Movement

Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Emerging as Face of MLB’s Youth Movement

It's rare to see a teenager make his Major League Baseball debut. It's even rarer to see a guy that young have legit success in the big leagues pretty much right away.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB

Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB

The Pittsburgh Pirates will play on Tuesday night without manager Don Kelly. 

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Oneil Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5
How Pirates’ Oneil Cruz changed his hitting approach after 2025 season

How Pirates’ Oneil Cruz changed his hitting approach after 2025 season

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz wasn’t happy with his stats at the plate during the 2025 season, so he set out during the offseason to change his hitting approach.

Chris Devenski News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5
MLB Issues Three-Game Suspension To Chris Devenski

MLB Issues Three-Game Suspension To Chris Devenski

Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Pirates righty Chris Devenski has been given a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for what the league believes to have been intentionally throwing at Reds infielder Sal Stewart in Saturday’s game.  That will go into effect tonight, unless Devenski files an appeal.

Konnor Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
How everything changed for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin after 20th birthday

How everything changed for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin after 20th birthday

Pittsburgh Pirates star rookie Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut on April 3 this season. There was no shortage of hype for Griffin as he joined the Pirates, but from April 3 through April 23 the shortstop hit just .182 with no home runs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Notes 05/04/2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 19-16 record after completing a three-game series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a tense 1-0 shutout victory at PNC Park.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 3
Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds pitchers did not have a great day on Saturday in a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. You usually do not need any further analysis when

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in blowout loss to Yankees
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Don Kelly News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Pirates manager Don Kelly cusses out umpire Laz Diaz during game

Pirates manager Don Kelly cusses out umpire Laz Diaz during game

Don Kelly got to live out every MLB manager’s dream this week — cursing out Laz Diaz. The Pittsburgh Pirates played Wednesday against the division rival St.

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