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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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 14
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.
The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 14
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 14
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.
Mitch Keller News / Field Level Media / April 14
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.
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 / 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.
Hunter Barco News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 14
Pirates Manager Explains Hunter Barco Decision
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first change to their pitching staff since Opening Day, which changes the outlook of their bullpen. The Pirates optioned left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk in his place on April 13, sending the rookie southpaw to the minors.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14
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.
Paul Skenes News / ESPN / April 13
Skenes happy Pirates bats making it easy for him
Paul Skenes spent last season pitching on a razor's edge, aware that one mistake could tilt the balance of a game, no matter how masterful the Pirates ace might be.
Brandon Lowe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13
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
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.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 13
Pirates Obliterate Nationals in Support of Paul Skenes
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates gave right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes some support from the plate and then some against the Washington Nationals. The Pirates scored 16 runs in the 16-5 victory in the series opener over the Nationals at PNC Park, marking their highest-total of runs scored in 2026.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 13
Pirates demote young lefty to start games in Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates used a unique strategy with their young starting pitchers in 2025. The team called up top pitching prospects Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler to make highly anticipated debuts — Chandler more than any rookie in the organization last season — but out of the bullpen.
Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 13
Jared Jones Back With Pirates
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a strong pitching staff, but they hope that Jared Jones' return back from injury will make them even better. Jones is with the Pirates ahead of their series opener vs.
Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 13
Pirates vs. Nationals Bold Predictions: Paul Skenes Denies Washington
The Pittsburgh Pirates bring the National League Central lead back to PNC Park on Monday, opening a four-game home set against the Washington Nationals after a weekend that saw them take two of three from the Chicago Cubs but squander a five-run lead in Sunday’s finale.
Konnor Griffin News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 13
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
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 / The Lead / April 13
How Are the Pittsburgh Pirates Turning the Tide?
Throughout professional sports, there’s always a handful of teams that act as laughing stocks within their respective leagues. The Cleveland Browns haven’t won a division since 1989 and have gone on a streak of finishing last in their division for 13 of 15 years.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 12
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 11
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 had a very interesting choice of words this week.
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