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Pirates' Oneil Cruz Returns from Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have missed having Oneil Cruz around the team, but they won't have to wait any longer for his return. The Pirates activated Cruz off the 60-day injured list ahead of the series opener vs.

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Pirates Standing in NL Wild Card Race After Red Sox Series

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't played up to their standards in the second half of the season, but showed that they aren't done fighting just yet.

Levi Sterling News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17

Pirates Promote Exciting Pitching Prospect Duo

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some interesting pitchers in their farm system, but two have made a big impact at the lower levels and have earned a reward for it.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17

Pirates Announce Starting Pitchers vs. Tigers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have another big series ahead of them and will require strong outings from their starting pitchers. The Pirates face off against the Detroit Tigers for the first time in 2026, hosting them at PNC Park for a three-game series, Aug.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17

Pirates Solve Biggest Problem vs. Red Sox

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled following the All-Star break, but there is one area in which they made massive strides in the past series.

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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.

Paul Skenes News / Bucs Dugout / August 17

Pirates move back Paul Skenes start until Wednesday

We’ve talked a lot about what is ailing Paul Skenes, and while no formal conclusions have been made, there’s no denying the drop in velocity or the drop off in overall effectiveness.

Nick Yorke News / Field Level Media / August 16

Nick Yorke comes through for Pirates in series clincher vs. Red Sox

Nick Yorke had three RBIs while playing in his first game in exactly three months, while Bryan Reynolds and Brandon Lowe each drove in two to help the host Pittsburgh Pirates secure an 8-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 16

Pirates Should’ve Made Paul Skenes Call Earlier

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates rarely mess with Paul Skenes' schedule, but they decided they had to help out their struggling ace. The Pirates moved back Skenes' next scheduled start , which was originally vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 16

Pirates vs. Red Sox Game Enters Rain Delay

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt with rain in the past and they'll have to do so again at home. The Pirates and Boston Red Sox series finale at PNC Park on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Pirates Demote Two Players in Latest Roster Move

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a four-player roster shuffle Sunday ahead of their series finale against the Boston Red Sox, bringing former first-round pick Nick Yorke back to the majors.

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 16

Pirates Infielder Gets Big Chance Against Red Sox

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for any solution against left-handed pitching and one right-handed bat could help them in that regard. The Pirates recalled infielder Nick Yorke from Triple-A Indianapolis and he will start at third base, while batting seventh against the Boston Red Sox in the series finale at PNC Park on Aug.

Paul Skenes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Pirates’ Paul Skenes announcement only adds to injury concerns amid career-worst slump

The Pittsburgh Pirates are slumping as the Major League Baseball season starts to wind down. Pittsburgh made a huge announcement, by pushing back Paul Skenes’ next start.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 16

Pirates Bring up Rookie Pitcher for Red Sox Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a pitching change ahead of their next game, which required them to have a prospect ready to pitch. The Pirates recalled left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of the series finale against the Boston Red Sox at PNC Park on Aug.

Jared Jones News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 16

Pirates' Jared Jones Puts Up Gutsy Performance Against Red Sox

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones struggled to start the month of August, but his most recent start was a great example of just how good he can be on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 16

Pirates shuffle deck, turn to Lake Bachar in finale vs. Red Sox

With the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff hopes fading, they are hoping to get their ace Paul Skenes right again. The Pirates announced late Saturday night that Skenes' scheduled start on Sunday -- when Pittsburgh hosts the Boston Red Sox in the decisive contest of a three-game series -- would be pushed back to Wednesday.

Paul Skenes News / Viral Sports News / August 16

Pirates Raise Hairs With Concerning Paul Skenes Announcement

The Pittsburgh Pirates managed just one win in the first two games of their series against the Boston Red Sox, falling 4-0 on Saturday night and setting up a deciding contest on Sunday at PNC Park.

Paul Skenes News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Pirates Push Back Paul Skenes’ Next Start

Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes was lined up to take the ball in the final matchup of a three-game set against the Red Sox on Sunday. Instead, it’ll be a bullpen game for Pittsburgh.

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.

Pirates pull a curious move with the struggling Paul Skenes

White Sox claim catcher Jake Rogers off waivers

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 15

Easton Carmichael Is Thriving in His First Season with the Pirates

Over the past few years, if there’s one thing the Pittsburgh Pirates have lacked, it’s been legitimate catching depth in their system. In 2026, this hasn’t been the case, as the club has seemingly developed multiple very good catching prospects in its farm system.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 14

Rafael Flores Jr., Brandon Lowe power Pirates past Red Sox

Rafael Flores Jr. and Brandon Lowe each homered to propel the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Flores, who had two three-run home runs during Thursday's 13-1 triumph over Miami, hit a solo home run in the second, and Lowe smashed a Jovani Moran changeup for a three-run home run in the fifth.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Pirates Make Roster Announcement Ahead of Red Sox Series Opener

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced four roster moves Friday ahead of their series opener against the Boston Red Sox, with reliever Yohan Ramírez placed on the paternity list and outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Braxton Ashcraft News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13

Pirates’ Braxton Ashcraft makes impressive MLB history in dominant start vs. Marlins

Braxton Ashcraft kept the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen rested on Thursday with one of the best pitching starts in the 2026 MLB season. The Pirates starter

Endy Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Pirates Place Endy Rodriguez On Injured List

The Pirates announced Thursday that breakout catcher Endy Rodriguez has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his left hip. Right-hander Isaac Mattson is up from Triple-A to take his spot on the roster.

Don Kelly News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Pirates' Don Kelly Gets Blunt After Latest Loss

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reeling at the wrong time. After their 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, Pittsburgh has lost three straight games and seven of its last nine since the trade deadline.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 12

Paul Skenes speaks out after getting pulled from latest flop

Paul Skenes speaks out after getting pulled from his latest disappointing outing

The Pittsburgh Pirates are watching their ace crumble right before their very eyes.

Potential timelines for Aaron Judge return revealed

Jackson Merrill's scorching stretch continues in Padres' comeback win

Joc Pederson's latest leadoff HR moves him closer to Rangers' record

Brett Baty makes big claim about Mets' winning ways after deadline fire sale

Dave Roberts made a classy gesture for Derek Carr during Dodgers game

Cardinals take a bizarre swipe at Bryce Harper during game

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11

Angels' firing of pitching coach Mike Maddux may be Pirates' gain

The Los Angeles Angels' decision to clean house should be an opportunity for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Slumping Paul Skenes not worried about velocity as Pirates face Marlins

Pirates are failing again, even after making half-hearted attempt to compete

Pirates acknowledge whiff in free agency with Marcell Ozuna's release

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 10

Pirates Prospect Murf Gray Is Conquering the Minor Leagues with a Big League Mentality

Last season, the Pittsburgh Pirates approached the MLB Draft with a key goal in mind: adding some more offensive pieces to their farm system. After taking an almost exclusively pitching-focused strategy during Ben Cherington’s tenure as the club’s general manager, the Pirates found themselves without many impact bats in their system.

Mike Clevinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8

Mike Clevinger Granted Release By Pirates

Right-hander Mike Clevinger has triggered an opt-out clause and has been released by the Pirates, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He’s free to sign with any team.